Neetu Kapoor, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Sanjay Dutt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rakesh Roshan among others remembered late actor Rishi Kapoor on his 71st birth anniversary. Taking to Instagram on Monday, these celebs shared old pictures of the late actor and penned an emotional note in his memory.
On the occasion of Rishi Kapoor's 71st birth anniversary, heartfelt tributes poured in from various celebrities, including Neetu Kapoor, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Sanjay Dutt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rakesh Roshan, among others. They took to Instagram on Monday to share vintage photographs of the beloved late actor and expressed their emotions through touching messages in his honor. ALSO READ | THROWBACK! Neetu Kapoor Reveals She Was Rishi Kapoor's 'Punching Bag'; Claims ‘They Share A Better Relationship’-WATCH
Neetu Kapoor shared a poignant video collage featuring moments from Rishi's various films. Her caption was simple yet heartfelt, reading, "In remembrance." The compilation showcased clips from iconic movies like Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Karz, Chandni, and Kapoor & Sons, among others.
In response to the post, Riddhima, Ekta Kapoor, Saba Ali Khan, and Maniesh Paul expressed their emotions by posting red heart emojis. On Instagram Stories, Riddhima shared a nostalgic picture collage from her childhood days in the beloved memoru of her late father. ALSO READ | Rishi Kapoor’s Lookalike Wins Hearts, Little Boy From Uzbekistani Recreates ‘Main Shayar To Nahin’ Song On TV; Fans Call Him 'Mini Rishi'
Sanjay Dutt shared an old pic that features himself alongside Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, their arms around each other, wearing beaming smiles for the camera. The Vaastav star wrote a heartfelt note for the cine star in his Instagram post. Kareena Kapoor paid tribute to her uncle Rishi Kapoor by sharing a throwback black and white photograph of him, capturing his cheerful demeanor as he looked back. Her heartfelt message read, "Happy birthday Chintu Uncle... Always in our . Miss you."
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Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan shared an unseen throwback picture with Rishi Kapoor, likely taken on one of their film sets. The candid photograph captured Rakesh looking ahead while Rishi gazed at the ground, his hands folded. Rakesh expressed his sentiments, writing, "Chintu miss you, buddy, it's 4th Sept Celebrate!!"
Rishi Kapoor passed away at the age of 67 on April 30, 2020, following a two-year struggle with leukaemia, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of cinema. He graced the silver screen in numerous iconic films, including Saagar, Bobby, Naseeb, Coolie, Agneepath, and Amar Akbar Anthony to name a few.