Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima's emotional tributes to late Rishi Kapoor
On the fourth anniversary of Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor's passing, his wife Neetu Kapoor and daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared heartfelt tributes on social media. Riddhima posted a cherished childhood photo with her father on Instagram, captioning it, "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. #forever #missyousomuch, (sic)." Kapoor, who succumbed to cancer in 2020 after a long battle with leukemia, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
Neetu reflected on enduring love with her late husband
Neetu took to Instagram to share cherished memories with her late husband, featuring snapshots from different phases of their lives. She reflected on their enduring love and bond. Rishi and Neetu's enduring love story has left an indelible mark on generations. Married in 1980, the couple shared the screen in a remarkable 12 films, including Besharam, Love Aaj Kal, Kabhi Kabhie, Zinda Dil, and Khel Khel Mein.
'Thank you for all the memories...We miss you"
Bharat Sahni, the husband of Riddhima, echoed his wife's sentiments and shared a family photo including himself, Riddhima, their daughter, Ranbir Kapoor, Kapoor, Neetu, and Krishna Raj Kapoor. He expressed gratitude for the memories, writing, "Thank you for all the memories. We miss you." Others also reminisced about the actor, sharing photos with him, which Neetu reshared on her account.
'He tried to call me two days before this happened...'
In a candid conversation with Galatta Plus, Riddhima shared a touching memory of her father reaching out to her just two days before his death. She recalled, "He tried to call me two days before this happened. He gave me a missed call, I still have it on my phone. That was his last call to me and I thought...I wish I had taken that." "After that, he couldn't really respond or talk...I took a screenshot and I saved it."
A trailblazer's lasting impact
Kapoor's brilliance on screen continues to illuminate the cinematic landscape. In the latter phase of his career, he graced films such as Kapoor & Sons (2016), securing a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, alongside appearances in The Body (2019) and 102 Not Out (2018). His final film, Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), remained incomplete, with Paresh Rawal stepping in to fulfill half of Kapoor's role, as seen in the film's second half.
