Rishi Kapoor
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Born: September 4, 1952 in Mumbai
Rishi and Neetu's love story
Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh's love saga
Besides, Mr Kapoor certified that Neetu Singh was the one genuine virgin in Filmistan.
One of the most iconic onscreen and off screen pair, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh's love story has touched many hearts. The teenage romance which bloomed around 1975 stands rock solid even after 34 years. In an interview with Karan Johar, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor bared their hearts out on their love life, teenage years, marriage and children. While the nation has loved and adored this super cute couple, let's take a look at their love story behind the screen.
On being asked what keeps them going strong Rishi Kapoor said, "It has always been Neetu who has made all the efforts, I have always been a difficult man." During their initial days, Neetu and Rishi got many opportunities to work together and while they used to spend most of their times together, they were never attracted to one another. Neetu Singh was more of his confidante. Rishi Kapoor had plenty of girlfriends and Neetu was the only person he used to share all the stories with. Neetu was his shoulder to cry on whenever he used to break up with someone.
Their moment of realisation came when Rishi Kapoor went abroad to shoot for Barood. Right before this film, Rishi and Neetu had shot for Kabhi Kabhi in Kashmir. When Rishi went to Paris for the shooting of Barood he suddenly started feeling lonely and abandoned. Within a matter of two to three days Rishi realised his love for Neetu and sent her a telegram. The telegram read 'ye Sikhni badi yaad aati hai'. Neetu who had so far acted as his confidante and was barely 14 then, could not hide her happiness anymore. Neetu took the telegram and showed it to Yash and Pam Chopra.
Though Rishi had expressed his love for Neetu, he remained commitment phobic. For him marriage was a liability he was not ready to take. During their intial days of courting Rishi had clearly told Neetu, "I'll only date you, I'll never get married to you". Neetu who had just entered her teens was too much in love to lose him over this. They dated for five years before finally tying the knot.
Rishi Kapoor's sister got them engaged in a sudden hush- hush ceremony. Rishi Kapoor had gone to Delhi to attend a friend's wedding and his sister had secretly invited both the families for the event. Both the families knew about the budding response between the couple and it was decided then and there to get them engaged. Rishi Kapoor did not even have a ring to give to Neetu so he took his sister's ring and gave it to Neetu. While the director of Rishi Kapoor's film 'Jhootha Kahin Ka' who was also a part of this secret ceremony, gave his ring to Neetu to give it to Rishi Kapoor.
Soon after this Neetu gave up her career in the industry. Though the general perception is that Rishi asked Neetu to give up her career and be a part of his family, Neetu stresses on the fact that this was entirely her decision. Neetu had become a part of this industry when she was just 5, so by the time she got engaged and was 21 she decided to give it all up. According to Neetu, she had seen it all. She had become a superstar, she had seen success and she had worked a lot. So Neetu decided to move ahead in life and get married. Months before the wedding Neetu sent letters to all her directors and co- actors that soon she would not be a part of this fraternity.
In the same interview, Rishi and Neetu also spoke about a slight rough patch in their married life. Talking about that phase Rishi said, "Every relationship goes through such turmoils but eventually comes out of it, our relationship was no different." He further added, "I was being very difficult then, but Neetu absorbed all the shocks I gave her really well. And held onto me." In response to that Neetu said, "Rishi has always been a very good husband and a very good father, so no matter what happened I knew what I wanted from him and held onto him."
Though Neetu maintains Rishi Kapoor was never a jealous husband, but there were certain guidelines laid out for her from the beginning. For instance Neetu was asked to pack up by 8pm. Rishi Kapoor used to wrap up his shoot by 8 pm and after that he used to meet Neetu. So in a very subtle way Neetu was told to pack up at 8 and Neetu being a demure lover used to follow this timeline religiously. Once she had to shoot a song 'Dhoom Mache' and the shot was scheduled for night. Everyone on the sets knew that Neetu had to be home by a certain timeline. From Yash Chopra to Amitabh Bachchan, everyone who was there on the sets made sure Neetu left the shoot bang on time. Soon after finishing the song Neetu rushed home wearing the same clothes and jewellery. As there were no mobile phones then, she kept wondering if Rishi had called on their landline number. But at last her maid informed her that there were no phone calls from Rishi Kapoor that evening. Neetu still laughs at the thought of how scared she was of Rishi Kapoor then!
In another round of candid confessions, Neetu Singh revealed how strict her mother was. Neetu said her mother or any other family member never allowed Rishi and Neetu to go out anywhere alone. Though they had been dating for over five years the rules never changed. Neetu was mostly accompanied by her cousin brother who used to get out of the car midway and while coming back they used to pick him up again. Her cousin who was Rishi's buddy too, never revealed this secret to anyone!
After 25 years of hard and consistent work, Rishi Kapoor decided to give it all up. But their love and respect for each other's work is still intact. Parents of heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi and Neetu are still madly in love. In today's world where the institution of marriage is crumbling everywhere, Rishi and Neetu's love story is an inspiration to all those who think marraiges and love doesn't last too long.
Tensions with Sanjay Dutt over Tina Munim
Here’s why Sanjay Dutt once wanted to beat up Ranbir Kapoor’s father, TNN | Feb 3, 2017 TOI
Rishi Kapoor's biography 'Khullam Khulla' has been in the news since the actor released the book a few days back. The engrossing book sees the veteran actor make some explosive revelations. One of them being the time when Sanjay Dutt and Gulshan Grover showed up at his door to bash him up, well almost.
In an interview to a daily, Gulshan elaborated on the incident, saying that Rishi possibly developed a liking for Tina Munim around the time, Sanjay Dutt was seeing her. It didn't go down well with Dutt, who along with Grover, decided to show up at Rishi's door to beat him up.
However, before they could get to Rishi, they ended up meeting Neetu Kapoor, who at the time was not married to Rishi. Neetu reportedly assured them that their concerns were baseless.
Filmography
As an actor
1955 Shree 420
1972 Mera Naam Joker
1973 Bobby
1974 Zehreela Insaan
1975 Khel Khel Mein
1975 Raaja
1975 Rafoo Chakkar
1975 Zinda Dil
1976 Barood
1976 Ginny Aur Johny
1976 Kabhie Kabhie
1976 Rangila Ratan
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
1977 Doosara Aadmi
1977 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
1978 Anjane Mein
1978 Badaltey Rishtey
1978 Naya Daur
1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979 Laila Majnu
1979 Salaam Memsaab
1979 Sargam
1980 Aap Ke Deewane
1980 Dhan Daulat
1980 Do Premee
1980 Gunehgaar
1980 Karz
1981 Biwi O Biwi
1981 Katilon Ke Kaatil
1981 Naseeb
1981 Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai
1982 Deedar-E-Yaar
1982 Prem Rog
1982 Yeh Vaada Raha
1983 Bade Dil Wala
1983 Coolie
1984 Aan Aur Shaan
1984 Duniya
1984 Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan
1985 Rahi Badal Gaye
1985 Saagar
1985 Sitamgar
1985 Tawaif
1985 Zamana
1986 Dosti Dushmani
1986 Ek Chadar Maili Si
1986 Nagina
1986 Naseeb Apna Apna
1986 Pahunchey Huwe Log
1987 Hawalaat
1987 Khazana
1987 Khudgarz
1987 Pyar Ke Kabil
1987 Sindoor
1988 Dharam Yuddh (TV serial)
1988 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1988 Hamara Khandaan
1988 Janam Janam
1988 Vijay
1989 Bade Ghar Ki Beti
1989 Chandni
1989 Gharana
1989 Hathyar
1989 Khoj
1989 Naqab
1989 Paraya Ghar
1990 Amiri Garibi
1990 Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990 Sher Dil
1990 Sheshnaag
1991 Ajooba
1991 Banjaran
1991 Garajna
1991 Ghar Parivaar
1991 Henna
1991 Ranbhoomi
1992 Bol Radha Bol
1992 Deewana
1992 Honeymoon
1992 Inteha Pyar Ki
1992 Kasak
1993 Anmol
1993 Damini - Lightning
1993 Dhartiputra
1993 Gurudev
1993 Izzat Ki Roti
1993 Pyara Bharat Yeh Kahe (telefilm)
1993 Sadhna
1993 Sahibaan
1993 Shreemaan Aashique
1994 Eena Meena Deeka
1994 Ghar Ki Izzat
1994 Mohabbat Ki Arzoo
1994 Pehla Pehla Pyar
1994 Prem Yog
1994 Saajan Ka Ghar
1995 Hum Dono
1995 Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
1995 Yaraana
1996 Daraar
1996 PremGranth
1997 Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha
1999 Jai Hind
2000 Karobaar: The Business of Love
2000 Raju Chacha
2001 Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa
2003 Kucch To Hai
2003 Love at Times Square
2003 Tehzeeb
2004 Hum Tum
2005 Pyaar Mein Twist
2006 Fanaa
2006 Love Ke Chakkar Mein
2007 Don't Stop Dreaming
2007 Namastey London
2007 Sambar Salsa
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
2009 Chintu Ji
2009 Delhi-6
2009 Kal Kissne Dekha
2009 Love Aaj Kal
2009 Luck by Chance
2010 Do Dooni Chaar
2010 Sadiyaan: Boundaries Divide... Love Unites
2011 Patiala House
2011 Tell Me O Kkhuda
2012 Agneepath
2012 Housefull2
2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2012 Student of the Year
2013 Aurangzeb
2013 Besharam
2013 Chashme Baddoor
2013 Shuddh Desi Romance
2013 D-Day
2014 Bewakoofiyaan
2014 Kaanchi
As a producer
1996 PremGranth
1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen
As a director
1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen
