As news of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor's death spread on Thursday, many joined to pay their tributes to the senior artiste.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: "I'm devastated" as he announced the news.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their homage to the actor recollecting his immense talent and the work he has done over the years.

Union ministers, film industry colleagues and people from all walks of life remembered Rishi Kapoor's films and the memories they shared with him.

Kamal Haasan condoled the death of Rishi Kapoor. He recalled Kapoor was always ready with a smile.

"Can't believe it. Chintu ji @chintskap (Mr Rishi Kapoor) was always ready with a smile. We had mutual love and respect. Will miss my friend. My heartfelt condolence to the family," he said.

Rajinikanth, who had acted with Kapoor in the Hindi flick 'Dosti Dushmani', described him as a "dearest friend" while Haasan expressed disbelief over his "Saagar" co-star's demise following his battle with cancer.

"Heartbroken ... Rest In Peace ... my dearest friend #RishiKapoor," Rajinikanth said in a tweet.