On Rishi Kapoor’s 72nd birth anniversary, his daughter Riddhima Kapoor shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. She posted an old photograph of her father celebrating his birthday, surrounded by family and colorful decorations.
The image shows Rishi, dressed in a black T-shirt, about to cut a homemade cake with his granddaughter Samara on his lap, eagerly anticipating a slice. Riddhima’s message expressed her deep longing for Rishi’s presence, noting how much she wished he could have celebrated with his granddaughters, Samara and baby Raha Kapoor. She reflected on cherished memories and the enduring love for her father.
Riddhima wrote, “Happy birthday Papa (red heart emoji). How I wish you were here celebrating your special day with both your granddaughters. Your ‘bandari’ Sam is all grown up and baby Raha is the cutest – she is a mini You. Papa I will always cherish the memories we got to share. We miss you so much, and our love for you only deepens with every passing day (red heart emoji).”
Rishi Kapoor’s wife, Neetu Kapoor, and close friend filmmaker Rakesh Roshan also paid tribute. Neetu shared Riddhima’s post on her own Instagram Stories.
While Roshan remembered Rishi with a nostalgic photo featuring the late actor alongside Jeetendra, writing about Rishi’s lasting impact on their hearts. He wrote in the caption on his Instagram handle, “Chintu Gone but never forgotten, your spirits still lives in our hearts (white heart emoji).”
Raha Kapoor, born in November 2022, is Rishi’s second granddaughter and has been compared to him in terms of resemblance. Alia Bhatt, Raha’s mother, mentioned on a talk show that Raha resembles Rishi, a sentiment echoed by fans and seen in AI-generated images of Rishi and Raha.
Additionally, Riddhima Kapoor will be making her screen debut in the upcoming season of “The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives,” adding another chapter to the Kapoor family’s public presence.