Neetu Kapoor Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Husband Rishi Kapoor on His 72nd Birthday

Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor paid tribute to her late husband Rishi Kapoor on what would have been his 72nd birthday. Rishi Kapoor, a star of numerous Hindi films, passed away at 67 after a battle with cancer. Family members, including daughter Riddhima, also remembered him fondly on social media.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 04-09-2024 11:20 IST | Created: 04-09-2024 11:20 IST
Neetu Kapoor Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Husband Rishi Kapoor on His 72nd Birthday
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Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor honored her late husband and frequent co-star, Rishi Kapoor, on what would have been his 72nd birthday. The renowned actor, recognized for roles in movies such as 'Bobby' and 'Karz', was born on September 4, 1952 and passed away at 67 after battling cancer for two years.

On Instagram, Neetu Kapoor shared an old photo of Rishi Kapoor blowing out candles on his birthday cake, captioning it, 'In remembrance. Would have been 72 today.' Daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also commemorated the day with a throwback picture featuring Rishi Kapoor and her daughter, Samara Sahni.

Riddhima expressed her feelings by writing, 'Happy Birthday Papa. How I wish you were here celebrating your special day with both your granddaughters.' She fondly remembered her father, noting that her daughter Samara has grown up, and Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's daughter Raha is a 'mini you.' Rishi Kapoor's last film appearance was in 'Sharmaji Namkeen.'

(With inputs from agencies.)

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