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Neetu Kapoor Shares Archival ‘Khullam Khulla’ Clip to Mark Rishi Kapoor’s 73rd Birth Anniversary

The throwback performance highlights his enduring legacy for a family that continues to celebrate his life online.

Overview

  • On September 4, Neetu Kapoor posted an Instagram video from Khullam Khulla – Live with the caption, “You will always remain in our hearts… happy birthday.”
  • The footage, from a 2017 show at Dubai World Trade Centre, features Randhir Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Reema Jain, Ramesh Sippy and Jeetendra praising Rishi’s storytelling.
  • Riddhima shared a tribute on Instagram Stories, writing, “We celebrate you every day Papa. You are loved, missed, and remembered—always. Happy Birthday.”
  • Fans and film personalities reacted online, with Sanjay Kapoor commenting on Neetu’s post, Rakesh Roshan writing “Chintu your spirit still lives,” and Karan Johar resharing industry tributes.
  • Rishi Kapoor, a Bollywood mainstay for five decades, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2018, treated in New York, and died on April 30, 2020; he married Neetu Kapoor in 1980 and is survived by Ranbir and Riddhima.