KATHMANDU: Rishi Kapoor was a name popular with the Nepali fans of Bollywood movies. Some fans who grew up watching the Bollywood veteran's movies share with The Himalayan Times their memories of the late star who succumbed to lukaemia after a two-year battle on April 30.

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I loved those old Bollywood posters that were so apparent in the bazaar. Back then Rishi Kapoor posters definitely sold more tickets than any others. I remember getting excited for his films and girls giggling at the smooth, boyish features of Kapoor in Bobby poster. Back then the balcony price (of movie hall) was just Rs 5. My friends and I took a rickshaw to the cinema, grabbed peanuts and I remember watching Bobby, after which we never missed any of his films. He was a fond memory of childhood and after hearing of his demise this morning I was shocked beyond words.

— Rajeev Bikram Panta, 49, Biratnagar

I am an ardent fan of Rishi Kapoor's later works. I think he got better with age, the roles he did were bold and unconventional. For me, he was the best part of the Agneepath remake — just menacing. He was equally endearing in comedic roles, especially in Do Duni Char but perhaps my favourite is when he played the naughty grandpa in Kapoor&Sons. He was simply unrecognisable. We have lost two fine actors in the last two days. The least we can do is thank them for their art. I personally will be revisiting some of their films today.

— SamrajyaThapa, 26, Lalitpur 

Every movie Rishi Kapoor was in — from old to new — was great and I like almost all of them. Most of the songs I hum in the recent times are his old romantic hits, so I was shocked when I came to know about his death. I thought it was fake news on social media at first but when it got confirmed after going through the news sites, I became really sad. It feels really bad when a favourite person dies. May his soul rest in peace.

— Laxmi Vaidya, 30, Bhaktapur

I am badly missing the role Rishi Kapoor played in Houseful 2. I also loved his role as a child artiste in Mera Naam Joker. I remember him for the lovely song Mein Shayar To Nahin.

— Yubraj Khadka, 21, Kathmandu