- India,
- 04-Sep-2025 07:20 PM IST
Rishi Kapoor: Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor has paid a heartwarming tribute to her late husband and iconic Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor on his birth anniversary. On Thursday, Neetu shared an old video of Rishi Kapoor on her Instagram handle, which captured some memorable moments from his popular stage show Khullam Khulla with Rishi Kapoor. The video shows Rishi's comical and lively presence on stage, which was mesmerizing the audience. "You will always be in our hearts, happy birthday," Neetu captioned the video.Rishi Kapoor's unique mark on stageThe video shared includes many special moments from Rishi Kapoor's stage performance, in which his wit and humorous style was making the audience laugh a lot. The presence of stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Subhash Ghai in the show made it even more special. Neetu Kapoor, who was sitting among the audience, was also seen enjoying and laughing at her husband's performance. This video not only shows Rishi Kapoor's talent but also brings back memories for his fans and family.Ranbir Kapoor praised his fatherOn this occasion, Ranbir Kapoor praised his father and said, "A person who has been in the industry for 40 years, all his anecdotes and experiences, and sharing it with such a large audience, I think it's a great idea." These words of Ranbir show his respect and love for his father. Along with fans, many celebrities also expressed their feelings on this post. Actor Sanjay Kapoor wrote, "Happy birthday, Chintu. You will always be missed. It was a privilege to work with you."Riddhima also remembered her fatherRishi and Neetu's daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also shared an emotional message remembering her father on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "We celebrate you every day, Papa. We love you, miss you and will always remember you. Happy birthday. Love you." Riddhima's message reflects her deep affection towards her father.The magic of Rishi-Neetu jodiRishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor got married in January 1980 and have two children, Riddhima and Ranbir. In the 70s and 80s, the couple worked together in many superhit films like Amar Akbar Anthony, Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar, Kabhie Kabhie, and Besharam. Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen romance inspired audiences of several generations. Rishi Kapoor died on April 30, 2020 at the age of 67 after a two-year-long battle with leukemia.Love and memories from fansFans also expressed their feelings on Neetu's post and remembered Rishi Kapoor on his birth anniversary. His films, his humour, and his unique acting style are still alive in the hearts of people. Rishi Kapoor was not only a brilliant actor but a personality who won millions of hearts with his simplicity and talent. This tribute on his birth anniversary is a beautiful attempt to keep his legacy alive for his fans and family.
