MUMBAI MIRROR (September 6, 2019)

Mirror had earlier reported (July 17) that Rishi Kapoor, who has been in New York since last year for treatment, is gearing up to return to India and resume work soon. “The moment I get back, I will take 15 days off to connect with my roots, get over the jet lag and by the end of September, I will start shooting,” the actor, who had gone to New York for cancer treatment last year, had said.

Earlier this week, a picture of him with actress-wife Neetu at an airport triggered speculation that he is on his way back. While his elder brother Randhir denied the rumours, saying, “Rishi is still in New York. He’s coming next week.” According to an industry source, Rishi will touch down in Mumbai on September 10.

The actor had a couple of films lined up when he left for treatment on September 30 last year. While in recovery following the treatment, he dubbed for Jhootha Kahin Ka in New York and the comedy, also featuring Jimmy Sheirgill, Sunny Singh and Omkar Kapoor, released on July 19. The actor also intended to dub for another film, The Body, while in the Big Apple but the makers reportedly insisted that he do it after his return to Mumbai.

While the makers of the thriller were unavailable for comment, a well-placed industry source informed, “Right now, everyone is waiting for Rishi ji to return and get used to the time zone and his routine here. After that, whenever he decides to resume work, whether this month-end or early October, the makers will work out schedules accordingly.”