Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday mourned the death of actor Rishi Kapoor, who passed away in Mumbai after a two-year-long battle with cancer. He was 67.

“Rishi Kapoor was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India’s progress.” PM Modi said on Twitter.

His wife and actor Neetu Kapoor was by his side. His brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed the news.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said he is anguished by Kapoor’s death.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called him a wonderful actor and a legend. “This is a terrible week for Indian cinema, with the passing of another legend, actor Rishi Kapoor,” Gandhi said on Twitter.

In 2018, Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer, following which the actor was in New York for more than a year to receive treatment. He returned to India in September 2019 after recovering.

Kapoor’s death comes a day after actor Irrfan Khan’s demise.

Rishi was the second son of late actor Raj Kapoor.

He made his film debut with Bobby opposite Dimple Kapadia in 1973.