Throughout his career, Rishi Kapoor worked alongside many iconic actresses, yet there was one co-star who made Neetu Singh feel uneasy. That actress was Dimple Kapadia, one of Rishi’s most celebrated on-screen partners. Rishi once shared that Neetu felt “threatened” when he reunited with Dimple, his Bobby co-star, for the 1985 film Saagar. Born to Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor and Krishna Malhotra, Rishi Kapoor became an instant heartthrob, especially cherished by his female co-stars like Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Divya Bharti, and Tina Munim. Known as Bollywood’s original “chocolate boy,” he was admired by fans and actresses alike, who were eager to share the screen with him.
A friendship beyond the past
In his autobiography Khullam Khulla, the late Rishi Kapoor reflected, “Neetu didn’t need to worry. Dimple was a friend, although perhaps more than that during Bobby. A decade had passed since then; she had her own life, coming out of a marriage with two kids, while I was settled with my own family. I’ve never let Neetu down in our marriage. I’m happily married to a loving and supportive wife. Neetu is not just my wife; she’s also a friend.”
Dimple Kapadia married Rajesh Khanna and stepped away from acting after her debut in Bobby in 1973. However, their marriage was short-lived, and two years after separating from Khanna, Dimple returned to the film industry.
Rishi Kapoor reflects on Neetu Singh’s support
Rishi Kapoor recounted Neetu Singh’s reaction when he decided to work with Dimple Kapadia in Saagar. He noted, “Neetu might have had some reservations, but she handled it with such grace. It’s a testament to her character that she didn’t object and allowed me to take on Saagar. Any issues we faced in our relationship stemmed from my actions, never from her. Even then, those reasons had nothing to do with another woman. She has been my steadfast support during my toughest times. If there were an Oscar for the best partner, for being there through thick and thin, she would undoubtedly win it.”
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