'During our last traumatic years... ' Neetu Kapoor remembers Rishi Kapoor on 69th birth anniversary; daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shares 'Sharmaji Namkeen' poster
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared the poster of Kapoor's 'Sharmaji Namkeen'.
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On Rishi Kapoor's 69th birth anniversary, his wife, Neetu Kapoor penned a heart-touching letter for the late actor who died battling cancer. In her post on Instagram, Kapoor reminisced the times she spent with her husband during the last stage of his life in New York City, saying that she learnt a lot from him. "I learnt a lot from Rishi Ji during our last few traumatic years in NYC... How we celebrated when his blood counts were high .. we dined, shopped, laughed.. in his lows we just stayed home watched TV ordered in amazing food and still had some wonderful moments in hope that the next round of chemotherapy he would be better," the actress wrote.
Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30 last year in Mumbai after battling cancer for two years. He was 67. The actor is fondly remembered by his fans and family on his birthday and death anniversary. Those who were close to the actor often recall the lovely memories they have with star.
Neetu Kapoor paid tribute to the late actor on his birthday by remembering how he taught her hope and being strong. "We all miss him today," she further added. "I can picture him how excited he would have been for his 69th birthday !! I’m sure he is celebrating with his family up there," she said.
Earlier today, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also celebrated the actor's birthday by sharing the poster of Kapoor's final act 'Sharmaji Namkeen'. In order to finish the project left behind Kapoor, actor Paresh Rawal stepped into his shoes to play the character.
"As a mark of love, respect and remembrance of him and as a gift to his millions of fans, here is the first look of his final film. A big thank you to Mr. Paresh Rawal, who completed the film by agreeing to take the sensitive step of portraying the same character played by Rishi-ji," Sahni wrote on Instagram. The poster was also shared by Alia Bhatt who captioned the picture: "Miss you."
The veteran star had filmed for the light-hearted comedy film during his battle with cancer. The film's poster shows Rishi Kapoor flaunting big glasses and a bright smile, dressed in a brown sweater and carrying a briefcase.
Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30 last year in Mumbai after battling cancer for two years. He was 67. The actor is fondly remembered by his fans and family on his birthday and death anniversary. Those who were close to the actor often recall the lovely memories they have with star.
Neetu Kapoor paid tribute to the late actor on his birthday by remembering how he taught her hope and being strong. "We all miss him today," she further added. "I can picture him how excited he would have been for his 69th birthday !! I’m sure he is celebrating with his family up there," she said.
Earlier today, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also celebrated the actor's birthday by sharing the poster of Kapoor's final act 'Sharmaji Namkeen'. In order to finish the project left behind Kapoor, actor Paresh Rawal stepped into his shoes to play the character.
"As a mark of love, respect and remembrance of him and as a gift to his millions of fans, here is the first look of his final film. A big thank you to Mr. Paresh Rawal, who completed the film by agreeing to take the sensitive step of portraying the same character played by Rishi-ji," Sahni wrote on Instagram. The poster was also shared by Alia Bhatt who captioned the picture: "Miss you."
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The veteran star had filmed for the light-hearted comedy film during his battle with cancer. The film's poster shows Rishi Kapoor flaunting big glasses and a bright smile, dressed in a brown sweater and carrying a briefcase.
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