Rishi Kapoor's funeral is soon to be held in Mumbai but daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni was stuck in Delhi amidst coronavirus lockdown. Riddhima Kapoor, who is married to an industrialist and stays in Delhi, had reportedly asked the Union Home Ministry last night for permission to fly to Mumbai by a chartered flight. Sources say she was told permission to fly could only be given by Home Minister Amit Shah. As an option, she asked to be allowed to drive to Mumbai in a group of five.

"She sought permission late at night. We had it within minutes," a senior police officer told. Delhi Police has always given permission in such circumstances, he said. She will now travel by road and is expected to reach Mumbai after a 1,400 km-journey, which roughly takes 18 hours.

Riddhima Kapoor posted a moving farewell on Instagram: "Papa I love you I will always love you - RIP my strongest warrior I will miss you everyday I will miss your FaceTime calls everyday! Until we meet again papa I love you." Rishi Kapoor will be cremated at the Chandanwadi Crematorium, Marine Lines, in Mumbai, his brother Randhir Kapoor told the media. 
Yesterday, over a month into the shutdown, the centre allowed the movement of stranded migrants, students and tourists desperate to return home. Others are allowed to travel by road in case of emergencies, with special passes. Rishi Kapoor, 67, died in Mumbai this morning after a long battle with cancer. His wife, actor Neetu Kapoor, and son Ranbir Kapoor are in Mumbai.

One of India's most beloved actors, Rishi Kapoor had been in hospital in the last few days. His older brother Randhir Kapoor confirmed the news of his death.
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