Prithviraj Kapoor As A Father: Special Gesture At Randhir's Wedding, Treasured Raj's Blank Cheque

Let's take a look at the interesting incident that sheds light on the bond between the late iconic actor Prithviraj Kapoor and his sons, Raj and Randhir Kapoor.

By Rishabh Naudiyal Last Updated: Nov 2, 2024 | 22:25:19 IST

Prithviraj Kapoor is one of the biggest figures in the history of Indian cinema. He was among the founding members of the IPTA (Indian People's Theatre Association) and was the one who established the Prithvi Theatre back in 1944. Almost everyone is aware of his illustrious acting career and his family tree, which consists of some of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema. However, one thing that people often wonder about Prithviraj Kapoor is what kind of father he was to his six children, Raj, Shammi, Shashi, Urmila, Nandi, and Devi. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Raj Kapoor's father, Prithviraj Kapoor did this special thing at the former's wedding with Babita 

Today, we are going back in time to shed some light on Prithviraj Kapoor's daughter-in-law, Neila Devi's old interview with a leading publication. For the uninitiated, Neila Devi was Shammi Kapoor's second wife after the latter's first wife, Geeta Bali, passed away in 1965 due to smallpox. In her rare interview with ETimes, the iconic actress and bahu of the Kapoor family talked about her father-in-law, Prithviraj Kapoor.

prithviraj , raj, shammi and shashi

ADVERTISEMENT.

The doting daughter-in-law, Neila Devi opened up about her father-in-law, Prithviraj Kapoor's fatherly side by recalling an incident that had happened at Randhir Kapoor's wedding. Neila revealed that during Randhir Kapoor's wedding with Babita Hari Shivdasani, Prithviraj Kapoor danced in front of his son's baraat. Neila shared that her father-in-law was suffering from cancer, and he was seeking treatment at the time when Randhir was getting married to Babita.

ADVERTISEMENT

Not only this, but Neila Devi also added that Prithviraj Kapoor also had a high fever at that time, but because he was so happy as a father, he danced his heart out at Randhir Kapoor and Babita Shivdasani's wedding. Over the decades, we have heard a series of incidents like this, which have proved that Prithviraj Kapoor was a doting father. Another incident that proved the same is related to Raj Kapoor. 

When Raj Kapoor gave Prithviraj Kapoor a blank cheque to buy a luxury car

Raj Kapoor made his father, Prithviraj Kapoor proud so many times in his life, and one of the major moments was when the former established RK Studio at the mere age of 24. According to a report in the Indian Express, Shashi Kapoor and Deepa Gahlot's book, The Prithviwallahs, Shashi recalled a special incident when Raj Kapoor gave a blank cheque to their father, Prithviraj Kapoor after he had gained some success in his career.

ADVERTISEMENT

Continue reading below

Shashi Kapoor explained that his brother, Raj Kapoor, wanted to make their father, Prithviraj Kapoor, feel special. As a result, Raj Kapoor gave his father a blank cheque so he could buy a luxury car for himself. However, the doting father never used that cheque and kept it with him until the end of time. Shashi further shared in the book that the cheque was so special for his father that whenever someone used to come to their home, the latter flaunted the blank cheque with so much pride. 

What are your thoughts on Prithviraj Kapoor's bond with his children and the kind of father he was? Let us know.

ADVERTISEMENT

Also Read: Kapoor Family's First Hero, Popular Than Raj Kapoor, Highest Paid Actor, Never Became A Superstar

ADVT.

Shoaib Ibrahim Becomes 'Cheerleader', Turns Wife, Dipika Kakar's Hospital Visit Into A Happy Moment

Farah Khan And Cook, Dilip Look Stunned At Jaaved Jaaferi's House, Says, 'Tere Se Hi Shaadi Kar...'

Fan Calls Ashish Vidyarthi As Ashutosh Gowariker, Actor Gives Adorable Reply, 'Meri Khaasiyat..'

Shoaib Ibrahim Shows Dipika Kakar's Scars On Neck, She Reveals Washing Her Hair After 12 Days

When Abhishek Bachchan Proposed, Big B Told Aishwarya, 'This Is Your Home, Humko Kya Lena Dena..'

ADVT.

Aruna Irani Says She Was Asked To Impress Mehmood For Work, 'He Made My Career And Ruined It'

Priyanka's Uncle, Mannara Chopra's Dad, Raman Rai Handa Passes Away, She Gives Last Rites Update

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Actor, Ajay Shares Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's Dad's State, 'He Cries'

Air India Plane Crash: Filmmaker, Mahesh Jirawala Still Missing, Last Traced Within 700m Of Site

Anupam Kher's Film, 'Tanvi The Great' To Screen At New York Film Festival, Said, 'A Dream That....'

ADVT.
Chitrangda Singh's Glam Looks
18 December, 2023
ADVT.
ADVT.