Neetu Kapoor Shares That She Was in a Relationship with Rishi Kapoor During the Filming of 'Karz'
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Synopsis
During The Red Lorry Film Festival, Neetu Kapoor reminisced about her relationship with late husband Rishi Kapoor while filming the classic movie 'Karz'. A reunion of the film's team celebrated Rishi's legacy and contributions to Indian cinema.
Key Takeaways
- Neetu Kapoor confirmed her relationship with Rishi Kapoor during 'Karz' filming.
- Rishi and Neetu were married by the film's release.
- The event celebrated 45 years of 'Karz'.
- Subhash Ghai expressed gratitude for Neetu's presence.
- Tributes were paid to Rishi Kapoor's significant contributions.
Mumbai, March 21 (NationPress) As the late Rishi Kapoor's iconic film 'Karz' was featured at The Red Lorry Film Festival, his spouse Neetu Kapoor also attended the event.
Celebrating the reunion of the 'Karz' team, director Subhash Ghai, Simi Garewal, and Tina Munim (now Tina Ambani) were present as well.
In a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Neetu disclosed that she was in a relationship with Rishi during the filming of 'Karz' and they had already tied the knot by the time the movie premiered in June.
In response, Ghai remarked, “If you’re dating during my film, you’ll end up married.”
Ghai shared a photo with Neetu on his Instagram, expressing gratitude to the 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo' actress and captioning it, “THANK U NEETU for bringing so much joy to the KARZ event and remembering Rishi Kapoor when you said… I was dating Rishi Kapoor while he was filming Karz and got married after its release, and KARZ remains a cult film to this day.”
He further expressed, “We all cherished your presence alongside Tina Munim Ambani and Simi Garewal and reminisced about Rishi Kapoor’s outstanding performance in Karz. Celebrating 45 years now at The Red Lorry Film Festival. Stay blessed always… love. SG.”
Previously, Ghai delighted fans with glimpses of The Red Lorry Film Festival on his Instagram and wrote, “REUNION OF ALL STARS OF ‘KARZ’ TODAY created an emotional moment by paying TRIBUTE to RISHI KAPOOR followed by a screening of KARZ at INOX Mumbai.”
He also noted that Simi Garewal, Tina Munim, and Neetu Kapoor praised Rishi Kapoor both as an actor and as an individual during the event.
The director concluded, “Mrs. Mukta Ghai, Simi Garewal, Subhash Ghai, Tina Munim Ambani, and Mrs. Neetu Rishi Kapoor spoke highly about Rishi Kapoor as an actor and person, celebrating 45 years of KARZ at RED LORRY FILM FESTIVAL Mumbai.”
The Red Lorry Film Festival honored Ghai's significant contributions to Indian cinema through its special segment, Legacy Rewind.
