Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima commemorate Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary
On Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary, Neetu Kapoor and daughter Riddhima paid heartfelt tributes with nostalgic posts, keeping the legendary actor’s legacy alive in memories and cinema.
On what would have been his 73rd birthday, the late legendary actor Rishi Kapoor was remembered with love and nostalgia by his family. His wife Neetu Kapoor and daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni led the tributes on social media, posting heartfelt notes and throwback pictures that once again reminded fans of Rishi’s enduring presence in Indian cinema and in the hearts of his loved ones.
Neetu Kapoor shared an emotional message alongside a cherished family photograph, calling Rishi her “eternal partner.” She spoke of how birthdays now bring bittersweet feelings—gratitude for the decades of memories, but also the ache of absence. Fans poured into the comments with messages of support, recalling their favorite films and moments of Rishi’s magnetic screen presence.
Riddhima too took to Instagram to share unseen pictures of her father from family gatherings and vacations, capturing his playful personality away from the spotlight. In her note, she described him as “the guiding star” of her life and someone whose values and humor continue to shape her family. “Not a day goes by when we don’t think of you, Papa,” she wrote, echoing the sentiments of countless admirers who still feel Rishi’s absence deeply.
Tributes poured in from the industry as well. Actors including Anupam Kher, Hema Malini, and Boman Irani shared posts remembering Rishi as not just a versatile performer but also a warm colleague whose wit was unmatched. Younger stars like Ranbir Kapoor’s wife Alia Bhatt reshared the family tributes, calling Rishi “forever unforgettable.”
Rishi Kapoor’s career spanned nearly five decades, from his iconic debut in Mera Naam Joker (1970) as a child actor to becoming Bollywood’s eternal romantic hero in films like Bobby (1973), Karz (1980), and Chandni (1989). In later years, he reinvented himself with character roles in Do Dooni Chaar, Kapoor & Sons, and Mulk, proving his artistry remained timeless. His passing in April 2020 after a long battle with leukemia left a void that the industry still feels.
For fans, Rishi’s birthday is more than a date—it’s a reminder of the vibrant energy he brought to every role, and the warmth he exuded off-screen. Through the memories shared by Neetu and Riddhima, his legacy continues to live on, ensuring that generations will remember him not only as a star but as a beloved family man.
