Rishi Kapoor’s family remembered the late actor on his birth anniversaryNeetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared emotional throwback pictures, remembering him with love
Published: September 4, 2026, 5:57 PM IST
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Some memories never really fade, especially when they are tied to the people who remain a part of a family’s story long after they are goneRishi Kapoor continues to be remembered not just as one of Hindi cinema’s most loved actors, but also as a husband, father and grandfather whose presence meant so much to his familyOn his 74th birth anniversary, his wife Neetu Kapoor and daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni took a moment to remember him on social mediaTheir posts were simple and personal, bringing back glimpses of a much-loved family man and actorWhile Neetu shared a nostalgic picture with her late husband, Riddhima chose a childhood memory that captured her bond with her father.
Neetu Kapoor remembers Rishi Kapoor with an unseen picture
Neetu Kapoor remembered her late husband on his 74th birth anniversary by sharing a personal photograph of the two of themThe picture was from Rishi’s final days abroad and offered a quiet glimpse of their time togetherShe also reposted several birthday messages shared by friends and people close to the family
Neetu and Rishi had worked together in several films before getting married in 1980Their on-screen pairing was popular through the 1970s and 1980s, with films including Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Besharam.
Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Sahni’s Instagram story (PC: Instagram)
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni says, ‘I miss you every day’
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also shared an emotional tribute to her fatherShe posted a monochrome childhood picture featuring herself with Rishi, along with another family photograph of her parents.
Alongside the childhood memory, Riddhima wrote, “Happy Birthday Papa… The stars will shine a little brighter today for youI miss you every day…” Her words reflected the personal loss behind the public memories and the bond she continues to share with her father
The throwback photographs also gave fans a glimpse of Rishi away from the spotlight, surrounded by his family and the people closest to him.
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