Personal Information

Full Name: Neetu Kapoor

Nickname: Baby Neetu

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1958-07-08

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Sikhism

Hobbies: Cooking, gymming, meditation, spending time with family/grandchildren, watching films

Education

School: Hill Grange High School, Mumbai

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Darshan Singh (Punjabi Sikh) Mother: Rajee Kaur Singh

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Rishi Kapoor (actor; deceased April 30, 2020)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actress (veteran Bollywood actress; occasional films/TV; active in family and social media)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹80-100 crore (from acting career, endorsements, family properties including Pali Hill bungalow; estimates vary)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award nominations (e.g., Best Actress for Do Dooni Chaar 2011) Stardust Award for Best Actress – Do Dooni Chaar (2011) Screen Award nomination for Best Actress – Do Dooni Chaar (2011) Known for iconic pairing with Rishi Kapoor in 12 films (e.g., Amar Akbar Anthony, Kabhie Kabhie, Rafoo Chakkar) Child artist success in 1960s (Do Dooni Char, Waris); 1970s superstar (Deewaar, Kaala Patthar, Yaarana) Comeback roles in Love Aaj Kal (2009), Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

Biography Details

Neetu Kapoor (born Harneet Kaur on July 8, 1958, in New Delhi) is a veteran Indian actress from a Punjabi Sikh family. She began as a child artist (Baby Sonia) in the 1960s with films like Do Dooni Char and Waris. Rising to stardom in the 1970s, she became a leading lady in hits like Deewaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Kaala Patthar, and Yaarana, often paired with Rishi Kapoor in 12 films.

She married Rishi Kapoor in 1980 and retired to focus on family, raising daughter Riddhima and son Ranbir Kapoor. After Rishi's death in 2020, she returned selectively in Do Dooni Chaar (2010), Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), and others. At 67, she remains active on social media, sharing family moments and tributes to her late husband, while enjoying grandmother duties with Raha Kapoor.

• January 22-23, 2026: Neetu Kapoor remembered late husband Rishi Kapoor on their 46th wedding anniversary by sharing an emotional clip of their song "Jaan Meri Rooth Gayee" from Doosara Aadmi (1977); fans called it a touching tribute. Daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared a nostalgic wedding photo of her parents, melting hearts.
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• January 24, 2026: Neetu visited Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's new Pali Hill home (valued ₹350-400 crore) with granddaughter Raha Kapoor; she met Radhika Sarathkumar there, describing the house as "beautiful and tastefully done."
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• January 7, 2026: Neetu shared a heart-melting throwback photo with daughter Riddhima, calling her "the cutest"; Riddhima expressed gratitude for starting 2026 with loved ones.
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• Ongoing: No major film releases early 2026; focus on family life (grandmother duties with Raha), social media nostalgia, and tributes to Rishi Kapoor. She was recently seen in Dining With the Kapoors and upcoming Letters To Mr Khanna.

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