Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, one of the most loved on-screen and off-screen couples of Bollywood, were married for almost four decades.
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The two first met on the sets of 1974's “Zehreela Insaan”, became good friends and soon started dating.
The couple went on to star in blockbusters movies like “Rafoo Chakar”, “Khel Khel Mein”, “Kabhi Kabhie”, “Doosra Aadmi” and “Amar Akbar Anthony”.
After getting engaged in Delhi, they got married in Mumbai in 1981.
Rishi and Neetu Kapoor share two children, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani and actor Ranbir Kapoor.
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In his second innings in the movies, Rishi featured opposite Neetu in films like “Do Dooni Chaar” and “Besharam”, which starred Ranbir in the lead.
'Main Shayar Toh Nahi', 'Chandni O Meri Chandni': Rishi Kapoor Left Us With Music And Memories For A Lifetime
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Noted actor Rishi Kapoor, a powerhouse of talent, passed away after a two year long battle with cancer.
The actor, who had charmed his way into millions of hearts with his scintillating debut in 1973's 'Bobby', had been diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and underwent treatment in New York for almost a year. He returned home to Mumbai in September 2019.
Born in 1952, Kapoor began his career as a child artiste with roles in his father Raj Kapoor's films, starting with 'Shree 420'. He won the National Award for Best Child Artist for his performance as a younger version of his father in 'Mera Naam Joker'.
While Kapoor's acting prowess is indisputable, the actor also left fans with some evergreen tunes from his films.
Here's remembering the icon through his songs.
Noted actor Rishi Kapoor, a powerhouse of talent, passed away after a two year long battle with cancer.The actor, who had charmed his way into millions of hearts with his scintillating debut in 1973'..
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A young Kapoor won hearts and millions of fans with his debut film 'Bobby'. Starring alongside Dimple Kapadia and Aruna Irani, Kapoor rose to instant fame and became a nation-wide heartthrob.
The film's 'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' remains till date a classic. The actor also returned to the song, humming it in a scene in 'Hum Tum'.
A young Kapoor won hearts and millions of fans with his debut film 'Bobby'. Starring alongside Dimple Kapadia and Aruna Irani, Kapoor rose to instant fame and became a nation-wide heartthrob. The fil..
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Kapoor and the late Sridevi coming together in 'Chandni' was the recipe for huge success. The song 'Chandni O Meri Chandni', pictured on the pair became an instant favourite, and can be played on loop even years later.
Kapoor and the late Sridevi coming together in 'Chandni' was the recipe for huge success. The song 'Chandni O Meri Chandni', pictured on the pair became an instant favourite, and can be played on loo..
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Kapoor once again starred opposite Dimple Kapadia in the romantic drama by Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring Kamal Haasan, the film's music by legendary composer RD Burman is music to the ears even today.
A young Kapoor strumming his guitar in 'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' will also be a sight for sore eyes.
Kapoor once again starred opposite Dimple Kapadia in the romantic drama by Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring Kamal Haasan, the film's music by legendary composer RD Burman is music to the ears even today...
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Rishi Kapoor starred in Subhash Ghai's 1980 reincarnation thriller 'Karz' alongside Tina Munim and Simi Garewal.
The film's 'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' song in Mohammad Rafi's voice pictured on Kapoor was a huge success.
Rishi Kapoor starred in Subhash Ghai's 1980 reincarnation thriller 'Karz' alongside Tina Munim and Simi Garewal.The film's 'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' song in Mohammad Rafi's voice pictured on Kapoor w..
