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The legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s romance with actress Nargis is remembered as one of the most iconic love stories in the industry. Raj Kapoor’s son, Rishi Kapoor, documented this chapter in his autobiography, referring to it as ‘a part of history’.
In an interview some years before his death in 2020, he discussed the significance and enduring impact of his father’s romance with Nargis.During an appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Rishi Kapoor was questioned about his father’s affair with Nargis.
The actor explained that in the creative field, filmmakers often develop close friendships while working, which can sometimes evolve into something more. He emphasized that as human beings, they seek inspiration and support from one another, acknowledging that such incidents can happen even to married individuals, stating it as a part of life.
Rishi Kapoor elaborated, explaining that the family is not ashamed of this chapter in their lives and that both families remain cordial. He acknowledged that it happened and is part of history, deserving respect.
In his book, Rishi Kapoor revealed that his mother took a stand when Raj Kapoor became involved with Vyjayanthimala, as she had already endured his affair with Nargis. He recalled being very young during his father’s affair with Nargis and not feeling any disturbance at home. However, he did remember moving into the Natraj Hotel on Marine Drive with his mother when his father was involved with Vyjayanthimala.
Rishi Kapoor passed away in April 2020, after a prolonged battle with leukemia.
In an interview some years before his death in 2020, he discussed the significance and enduring impact of his father’s romance with Nargis.During an appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Rishi Kapoor was questioned about his father’s affair with Nargis.
The actor explained that in the creative field, filmmakers often develop close friendships while working, which can sometimes evolve into something more. He emphasized that as human beings, they seek inspiration and support from one another, acknowledging that such incidents can happen even to married individuals, stating it as a part of life.
Rishi Kapoor elaborated, explaining that the family is not ashamed of this chapter in their lives and that both families remain cordial. He acknowledged that it happened and is part of history, deserving respect.
In his book, Rishi Kapoor revealed that his mother took a stand when Raj Kapoor became involved with Vyjayanthimala, as she had already endured his affair with Nargis. He recalled being very young during his father’s affair with Nargis and not feeling any disturbance at home. However, he did remember moving into the Natraj Hotel on Marine Drive with his mother when his father was involved with Vyjayanthimala.
Rishi Kapoor passed away in April 2020, after a prolonged battle with leukemia.
