Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor fell in love at a young age and dated for years before marrying on January 22, 1980. Their love story continues to inspire faith in love and marriage.
After Bobby, Rishi Kapoor became a star, and by the time Neetu started acting, he was already well-established. Their first film together, Zehreela Insaan, sparked both on-screen and off-screen romance. Neetu often shares amusing memories from her married life, including an incident where she once yelled at Raj Kapoor.
In Ritu Nanda’s book, Neetu shared a funny incident from her dating days with Rishi Kapoor. Upset with him for coming home drunk, she called the Kapoor house and unknowingly scolded Raj Kapoor, mistaking his voice for Rishi’s. She was shocked when he pointed out the difference, leaving her feeling embarrassed.
When Rishi proposed to Neetu, her mother, Rajee, was thrilled, but Neetu felt guilty. As the family’s sole breadwinner, she worried about leaving her mother alone. However, Rishi reassured her by inviting Rajee to live with them after marriage, easing her concerns and strengthening their bond.
In a 2003 interview with Rediff.com, Neetu Kapoor reminisced about her lavish wedding with Rishi Kapoor. Held at the Golf Course in Chembur, Mumbai, it was one of the grandest weddings of the year, with the entire film industry in attendance, making it a truly star-studded affair.
