Marking a poignant milestone, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor celebrated what would have been her husband Rishi Kapoor’s 73rd birthday with a heartfelt tribute that resonated deeply across the film fraternity and among fans.
Neetu Kapoor remembers late husband Rishi Kapoor on his 73rd birth anniversary: “You will always remain in our hearts”
Taking to Instagram, Neetu shared a video clip from the show Khullam Khulla: Live with Rishi Kapoor a lively special where Rishi captivated audiences with anecdotes and memories from his storied journey in cinema. In her caption, she wrote, “You will always remain in our hearts… happy birthday.”
The shared video became a nostalgic tapestry of love and camaraderie, featuring appearances by close family and friends. Present in the footage were Rishi’s brother Randhir Kapoor, son Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, sister Reema Jain, filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, and veteran actor Jeetendra all offering glimpses of their deep affection and fond memories.
Their daughter, Riddhima, joined the heartfelt tributes via her Instagram Story, posting a nostalgic family photograph and sharing her emotions with the words: “We honor you every day Papa. You are cherished, missed, and remembered always. Happy Birthday.”
Fans too joined in the outpouring of love, leaving messages such as, “Happy heavenly birthday Chintu ji! We all miss you,” and “From being a dreamy, romantic chocolate boy hero to taking on remarkable character roles… he accomplished it all with such grace. Gone too soon. Hope he’s celebrating up there.”
Rishi Kapoor, celebrated across five decades as one of Bollywood’s most beloved actors, was born on September 4, 1952 and passed away on April 30, 2020, after a prolonged battle with leukemia. He left behind an enduring legacy defined by a diverse array of iconic roles from teen heartthrob in Bobby to acclaimed character parts in later years.
Neetu and Rishi, one of Hindi cinema’s most cherished couples, married in 1980 and shared a life that interwove love with the creativity of their iconic careers.
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