Heartfelt Brew: Neetu Kapoor Shares Untold Stories on Koffee With Karan 8

In the recent episode of Koffee With Karan 8, the legendary Zeenat Aman and Neetu Kapoor delved beyond coffee conversations, sharing profound insights into their cinematic journeys. Neetu Kapoor opened up about her late husband Rishi Kapoor, reminiscing about their challenging yet memorable New York days during his cancer treatment. Despite the hardships, she fondly recalled it as the “best year of her life.”

Neetu Kapoor shed light on Rishi Kapoor’s unique parenting style, emphasizing that he wasn’t initially a friend to their children, Ranbir and Riddhima. According to her, Rishi Kapoor, affectionately known as Chintu Ji, was a loving individual but had a reserved way of expressing it. However, during their time in New York, he underwent a transformative phase, openly displaying love and fostering deeper connections with his family.

Reflecting on their iconic love story that began on the sets of Zehreela Insaan in 1974, Neetu and Rishi Kapoor’s journey epitomized Bollywood romance. The couple, married in 1980, shared the screen in numerous classics like Khel Khel Mein, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Their cinematic collaboration extended to family projects, featuring their son, Ranbir Kapoor.

Neetu Kapoor’s upcoming project with Sunny Kaushal and Shraddha Srinath, directed by Milind Dhaimade, adds a new chapter to her illustrious career. The Koffee With Karan episode not only unfolded Neetu Kapoor’s personal anecdotes but also showcased the enduring legacy of a Bollywood power couple.