On Monday, September 4, Rishi Kapoor’s 71st birth anniversary was commemorated by his family, friends, and fans. He hailed from a legendary Bollywood lineage, being the son of actor Raj Kapoor, the grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor, and the brother of Rajiv and Randhir Kapoor. His marital union was with actress Neetu Kapoor, and they were blessed with two children – actor son Ranbir Kapoor and jewelry designer daughter Riddhima Kapoor. Rishi Kapoor’s legacy lives on, and his fondness for his future daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt remains a part of his cherished memories.
Rishi Kapoor and Alia Bhatt collaborated on the film “Kapoor and Sons.” Notably, Alia is now married to Rishi Kapoor’s son, Ranbir Kapoor.
In a 2018 interview, Rishi Kapoor expressed his admiration for Alia Bhatt, recognizing her exceptional talent and film choices. When discussing the younger generation of actors, he lauded Alia, stating, “I admire someone like Alia Bhatt, who takes up challenging roles like in ‘Highway’ (2014) and ‘Raazi.’ It’s very difficult at this tender age to carry a film on their shoulders, and only an actor can do that. Also, one has to be lucky enough to get such parts. Alia has been lucky, and of course, she has the talent too.”
Rishi Kapoor was not only familiar with Alia as an actor but also as Ranbir’s girlfriend. The couple dated from 2018 to 2022 when they tied the knot. After Rishi’s passing in 2020, Alia shared a heartfelt note on social media, expressing her gratitude for having had the opportunity to know him better. She referred to Rishi as a beautiful man who brought love and positivity into her life, acknowledging his legendary status in the industry and their close friendship during the past two years. Alia cherished the warmth and affection she received from him and vowed to hold those memories close to her heart.