Tinsel-town friendships are often known to be fickle. But not this one, that Mr & Mrs Kapoor enjoyed with the Ambanis.
Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram on Monday, four days after her actor-husband Rishi succumbed to cancer, to thank Mukesh and
Nita Ambani for anchoring their journey like ‘guardian angels’.
The actress, who was by Rishi’s side during his two-year-long cancer battle and subsequent treatment in India and the US, wrote about the ‘long journey’ in a post on Tuesday and thanked the couple for their support during such difficult times.
Summing up the journey as a mix of ‘good and bad days’, she wrote that it was ‘full of high emotion’. She also expressed gratitude to the Ambanis for their ‘immeasurable love and support’ without which she wrote that the ‘journey would not have been complete’.
“For us, as a family, the last two years have been a long journey. There were good days, there were a couple of bad days too... needless to say it was full of high emotion. But it's a journey we would not have been able to complete without the immeasurable love and support of the Ambani family," an excerpt from her post read.
The ‘Yaarana’ actress wrote how the Ambani family - Mukesh, Nita, Akash, Shloka, Anant and Isha - rallied behind them in their hour of crisis. From ensuring medical attention at the business family’s
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital where Kapoor was hospitalised towards the end to making personal visits and showing solidarity, the Ambanis stood by the Kapoors.
"Over the last seven months, every member of the family has gone above and beyond in every way possible to care for our beloved Rishi and ensure he experienced as little discomfort as possible," she wrote for the Ambanis.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and had undergone treatment in New York for a year. The Ambanis had also visited Rishi and Neetu in New York in May last year: "Some people just come to give you assurance and mental peace," Neetu had then written in a social media post.
Rishi Kapoor died in Mumbai on April 30 at the age of 67.
'Main Shayar Toh Nahi', 'Chandni O Meri Chandni': Rishi Kapoor Left Us With Music And Memor...
Gone Too Soon
30 Apr, 2020
Noted actor Rishi Kapoor, a powerhouse of talent, passed away after a two year long battle with cancer.The actor, who had charmed his way into millions of hearts with his scintillating debut in 1973's 'Bobby', had been diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and underwent treatment in New York for almost a year. He returned home to Mumbai in September 2019.Born in 1952, Kapoor began his career as a child artiste with roles in his father Raj Kapoor's films, starting with 'Shree 420'. He won the National Award for Best Child Artist for his performance as a younger version of his father in 'Mera Naam Joker'.While Kapoor's acting prowess is indisputable, the actor also left fans with some evergreen tunes from his films.Here's remembering the icon through his songs.
'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' - 'Bobby'
30 Apr, 2020
A young Kapoor won hearts and millions of fans with his debut film 'Bobby'. Starring alongside Dimple Kapadia and Aruna Irani, Kapoor rose to instant fame and became a nation-wide heartthrob. The film's 'Main Shayar Toh Nahi' remains till date a classic. The actor also returned to the song, humming it in a scene in 'Hum Tum'.
'Chandni O Meri Chandni' - 'Chandni'
30 Apr, 2020
Kapoor and the late Sridevi coming together in 'Chandni' was the recipe for huge success. The song 'Chandni O Meri Chandni', pictured on the pair became an instant favourite, and can be played on loop even years later.
'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' - 'Saagar'
30 Apr, 2020
Kapoor once again starred opposite Dimple Kapadia in the romantic drama by Ramesh Sippy. Also featuring Kamal Haasan, the film's music by legendary composer RD Burman is music to the ears even today. A young Kapoor strumming his guitar in 'Chehra Hai Ya Chand Khila Hai' will also be a sight for sore eyes.
'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' - 'Karz'
30 Apr, 2020
Rishi Kapoor starred in Subhash Ghai's 1980 reincarnation thriller 'Karz' alongside Tina Munim and Simi Garewal.The film's 'Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar' song in Mohammad Rafi's voice pictured on Kapoor was a huge success.