Neetu Kapoor Reflects on Returning to Film After Rishi Kapoor's Death
‘I Would Shiver Before Every Shot’: Neetu Kapoor Recalls Filming Jug Jugg Jeeyo After Rishi Kapoor’s Death
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Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor shared her emotional journey back to acting after the death of her husband, Rishi Kapoor, in 2020. Encouraged by filmmaker Karan Johar, she faced intense nervousness while filming 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo,' marking her return to mainstream cinema. The experience ultimately helped her heal from her grief.
- 01Neetu Kapoor returned to acting after her husband's death, encouraged by Karan Johar.
- 02She experienced significant anxiety while filming 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo,' her first film without Rishi Kapoor.
- 03Both Neetu and her daughter Riddhima struggled with grief and found it hard to support each other.
- 04Filming and engaging in work helped Neetu cope with her emotional pain.
- 05Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020, after battling leukemia.
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Neetu Kapoor, a veteran actress, recently opened up about her return to the film industry after the death of her husband, Rishi Kapoor, in April 2020. During an appearance on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, she revealed that filmmaker Karan Johar played a pivotal role in encouraging her to take on the film 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo.' Neetu described her emotional state at the time, stating she was so fragile that she would shiver before every shot. Despite having acted in 70-80 films, she felt a profound lack of strength without her husband by her side. Her daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who joined her on the podcast, shared that both were grieving and found it difficult to support each other during that challenging time. Neetu emphasized that returning to work and participating in various projects helped her heal, stating, “I do films on and off just to make myself happy.” 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo' marked her return to mainstream cinema after a long hiatus, following her last major role in 'Do Dooni Chaar' in 2010. Neetu was recently seen in 'Daadi Ki Shaadi' alongside Kapil Sharma, which also featured Riddhima in her Bollywood debut.
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Neetu's return to acting may inspire others dealing with grief to seek healing through work and creative expression.
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