In an endearing revelation on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ on Netflix, Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor detailed a singular episode from his childhood where his late father, the legendary actor Rishi Kapoor, disciplined him for a religious misstep. The Kapoor family, including Ranbir’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and mother Neetu Kapoor, appeared together on the show, sharing anecdotes and personal memories that painted a portrait of Rishi Kapoor as a dedicated father and a devout individual.
The conversation, brimming with familial anecdotes and laughter, took a momentary sober turn when Ranbir recounted the solitary instance when his father had struck him. Ranbir, reminiscing about the past with a touch of humor, explained, “Mujhe ek hi baar bohot zor ki pari thi! Diwali puja at RK Studios. Papa bohot religious the. I think I was eight or nine years old. Toh main chappal pehenke andar chala gaya tha mandir mein. Toh mujhe dapli pari thi (He hit me only once, very hard! During Diwali puja at RK Studios. He was a religious man, and I had entered the temple premises wearing shoes. So he had hit me on the head)!”
The incident is reflective of Rishi Kapoor’s adherence to religious customs, emphasizing the serious charge with which he viewed appropriate conduct within sacred premises. Neetu Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, also present on the show, acknowledged the occurrence with nods, suggesting agreement with the values that motivated Rishi Kapoor’s rare show of strictness.
Throughout the episode, the actor jokingly pointed out that it was his mother, Neetu Kapoor, from whom he received the lion’s share of reprimands during his youth. Contradicting her son’s claims of being beaten with a hanger, Neetu Kapoor instead shared her strategy of instructing a mischievous Ranbir to lock the bathroom door as a preamble to receiving a scolding, a tactic which invariably led to pre-emptive tears and apologies from him.
Moreover, insights into Ranbir’s life after tying the knot with actress Alia Bhatt were offered, with Neetu Kapoor opining that marriage and fatherhood had transformed Ranbir positively. The new father himself claimed proficiency not in diaper-changing but rather in the art of burping, bringing a dose of humor to the subject of parenting. Neetu further affectionately mimicked Ranbir’s enchanted reactions whenever he beheld his daughter Raha, highlighting the joy and wonderment a child brings into a parent’s life.
The exchange on parenthood triggered host Kapil Sharma to share his own experiences as a father, which was met with a light-hearted quip from his wife Ginni in the audience, leaving Kapil playfully embarrassed and underscoring the familial warmth that the show was steeped in.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor also expressed eagerness to bring his daughter Raha onto the show someday, hinting at the lasting legacy and continuation of the Kapoor lineage in the entertainment world.
The show, featuring heartwarming moments and genuine family dynamics, offered viewers a rare glimpse into the Kapoor family’s personal life. It showcased the tight bond and shared love among them, transcending the silver screen to reveal the tenderness and devotion within one of Bollywood’s most renowned dynasties.
