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Hindustan Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vir Das recalls Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor fighting over a piece of cake in business class: ‘Heard chikad chikad'
Comedian-actor Vir Das has fond memories of meeting late actor Rishi Kapoor, and recalled an awkward moment when he heard the actor fighting with his wife and actor Neetu Kapoor in a flight. He admits he was surprised when Rishi got up from his seat and came to sit with him. Vir Das worked with late actor Rishi Kapoor in Namaste London. Vir recalls Recently, Vir joined Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan on their podcast, Moment of Silence, where he recalled his meeting with Rishi Kapoor. He worked with Rishi in Namaste London. Vir recalled his first meeting with Rishi Kapoor, where the actor called him a "cool guy'. The comedian shared that Rishi Kapoor asked for his name, and after Vir introduced himself, Rishi Kapoor asked him to shake hands. Vir jokingly described the experience, saying that shaking hands with Rishi Kapoor made him feel like a heroine from one of his films, with all his 'masculine energy draining away'. Rishi Kapoor then praised Vir, calling him a great actor and asking him to promise to continue acting. The comedian ran into the late veteran actor five years later on a flight, and heard Neetu and Rishi fighting over a piece of cake Vir said, 'I'm in the back of a flight, and like in the front of the flight, I hear some chikad chikad happening between a couple in business class, 'You can't eat the cake.' 'I want to eat the cake.' 'You're not allowed to eat the cake. The doctor said no cake.' 'I want the bloody cake. What the f**k?' Then, Rishi Kapoor stands up.' He added, 'He's like, 'Arre, Vir.' He comes and sits down next to me, and he tells me this story. He's like you know… and he gave me this list of guys who started with him. Then at some point, he's like, 'You're going to eat your cake?' Then Rishi Kapoor ate my cake.' More about Rishi and Neetu Rishi and Neetu got married on January 22, 1980. They have two children--Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and actor Ranbir Kapoor. In the 1970s and 1980s, the couple starred in several hits together, such as Amar Akbar Anthony, Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar, Kabhi Kabhie, Besharam, and many more, inspiring generations with both their on-screen and off-screen romance. The actor died on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67, after battling leukaemia. Rishi's final film was Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), which was released posthumously. Since he could not complete filming, Paresh Rawal stepped in to finish his portions.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neetu Kapoor remembers Rishi Kapoor on his death anniversary with heartfelt photos: 'Miss you Kapoor sahab'
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 engagement Just 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 pair Neetu 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 . EXCLUSIVE: Nani Reveals Massive Body Transformation For 'Paradise' | How He Got Chiranjeevi On Board
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
On Rishi Kapoor's 5th Death Anniversary, Neetu Kapoor Remembers Him With This Pic
Neetu Kapoor paid tribute to her late husband Rishi Kapoor on his fifth death anniversary. On Wednesday, Neetu shared a picture of the late actor on her Instagram Stories. The image featured Rishi Kapoor taking a selfie with a drink in his hand. In the caption, Neetu wrote, "Miss you, Kapoor sahab." Earlier this month, Neetu Kapoor shared a throwback gem from her engagement day on Instagram Stories. The black-and-white picture showed Neetu standing alongside Rishi Kapoor "Was engaged on this day in 1979 (two hearts emoji) time flies," Neetu wrote in the caption. Read the full story here. Before this, Neetu Kapoor celebrated 49 years of her film Kabhi Kabhie by remembering her late husband Rishi Kapoor. The actress shared a vintage poster from the iconic film on Instagram Stories. In another clip, she played the popular soundtrack from its original record. Click here to read the full story. FYI: Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor got married on January 22, 1980. The couple gave birth to two children - Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Ranbir Kapoor. One of the most beloved couples of their time, Neetu and Rishi ruled the silver screen in the '70s and '80s with hits like Amar Akbar Anthony, Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar, Kabhi Kabhie, Besharam, and many more. Rishi Kapoor, often hailed as Bollywood's original chocolate boy, rose to immense fame with unforgettable roles in films like Bobby, Chandni, Karz, and numerous others. He died at the age of 67 on April 30, 2020, after a two-year battle with cancer. Meanwhile, Neetu Kapoor was last seen in Jug Jugg Jeeyo, alongside Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani.
