Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor were one of Bollywood’s most loved couples, both on and off screen. On Rishi’s fifth death anniversary, Neetu took to Instagram to remember her late husband with a touching tribute. The legendary actor passed away on 30 April 2020 after a long fight with leukaemia.
'Miss you Kapoor sahab'Neetu Kapoor shared and re-shared a series of photos on her Instagram stories, showing some warm memories with her 'Kabhi Kabhie' co-star. One photo showed him posing with film distributor Raj Bansal, while another captured a sweet family moment with their daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, granddaughter Samara Sahni, and others. Alongside one of the photos, she wrote, “Miss you Kapoor sahab.”
A glimpse back at their engagementJust a few weeks ago, Neetu had shared a special memory from 1979 – the day she got engaged to Rishi. The black-and-white picture showed Neetu standing beside a young Rishi, both looking joyful and full of hope for their future. She wrote on Instagram Stories, “Was engaged on this day in 1979 (two hearts emoji) time flies.” The image brought back memories of a time when their love story was just beginning. These glimpses into their personal lives remind fans of the strong bond the couple shared over decades.
Bollywood’s evergreen pairNeetu and Rishi Kapoor were a beloved on-screen pair in the 1970s and 1980s. They starred in many hit films together like 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Rafoo Chakkar', 'Khel Khel Mein', 'Kabhi Kabhie', and 'Besharam'. Their chemistry was effortless, and their pairing became one of the most iconic in Hindi cinema.
Reportedly, they first met on the sets of 'Zehreela Insaan' in 1970. Though their initial meeting wasn’t the best, love eventually blossomed during the filming of 'Kabhi Kabhie' in 1976. They got married on 22 January 1980 and went on to become parents to Riddhima and Ranbir Kapoor.
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