‘I miss him deeply’: Anil Kapoor pens emotional note on father’s 99th birth anniversary, shares unseen photos
Anil Kapoor shared heartfelt memories and old photographs of his father Surinder Kapoor on his 99th birth anniversary.
Actor Anil Kapoor remembered his late father Surinder Kapoor, on his 99th birth anniversary and shared some beautiful memories and old photographs with fans.
Taking to his Instagram account to share a series of monochrome images featuring his father alongside iconic personalities like Raj Kapoor, RD Burman, Shashi Kapoor, and Parveen Babi, Anil reflected on the values his father upheld.
In his caption, the ‘Animal’ actor wrote, “Celebrating my dad’s 99th birthday today. His simplicity, honesty, and joy not only defined him, but gave all our lives meaning. His presence was so magnetic and though I miss him deeply, his memories and lessons guide me every day, filling my life with strength and warmth. Here’s to the legacy of a remarkable man who will always be my greatest inspiration….”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary with a heartfelt tribute, celebrating his immeasurable contributions to Indian cinema. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, we mark the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor, a visionary filmmaker, actor, and the eternal showman! His genius transcended generations, leaving an indelible mark on Indian and global cinema.”
Today, we mark the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Raj Kapoor, a visionary filmmaker, actor and the eternal showman! His genius transcended generations, leaving an indelible mark on Indian and global cinema.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 14, 2024
On December 10, the Kapoor family gathered for a special meeting with the Prime Minister ahead of the Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival.
The family members, including Raj Kapoor’s daughter Rima Jain, daughter-in-law Neetu Kapoor, along with grandson Ranbir Kapoor, granddaughters Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and other family members met with PM Modi to discuss the upcoming celebration. Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhatt, and several other family members were also present at the meeting.
(with inputs from ANI)
