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Neetu Kapoor Reveals She Shivered Before Every Shot During Jug Jugg Jeeyo

Neetu Kapoor revealed she shivered before every shot while filming Jug Jugg Jeeyo after husband Rishi Kapoor's death. Karan Johar encouraged her return to cinema during her emotional fragility. Her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni noted they both grieved separately, unable to support each other fully. Neetu said working eventually helped her heal and regain strength.

Key Points: Neetu Kapoor: I Shivered Before Every Shot in Jug Jugg Jeeyo

  • Neetu Kapoor shivered before every shot on Jug Jugg Jeeyo
  • Karan Johar encouraged her return to films
  • She grieved alone as daughter Riddhima also struggled
  • Working helped her heal and regain strength
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Neetu Kapoor recalls 'shivering before every shot' while filming Jug Jugg Jeeyo after Rishi Kapoor's demise

Neetu Kapoor opens up about her emotional struggle filming Jug Jugg Jeeyo after Rishi Kapoor's demise, sharing how Karan Johar helped her return to cinema.

"Before every shot, I would shiver. I have done 70-80 films, but my strength wasn't there. - Neetu Kapoor"

Mumbai, May 11

Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor has opened up about how filmmaker Karan Johar played a crucial role in bringing her back to films after the death of husband and legendary actor Rishi Kapoor.

Recalling a tough time post her husband's demise in 2020, Neetu shared an emotional memory.

She revealed that it was Karan who encouraged her to step back into the spotlight with Jug Jugg Jeeyo, adding that she was emotionally fragile at the time that she would shiver before every shot.

Speaking candidly at Soha Ali Khan's podcast show All About Her, Neetu shared, "Karan told me, 'Neetu ji, I think you have to get back and do a film,' I said yes."

She revealed how she would be extremely nervous while filming Jug Jug Jeeyo.

"You have no idea, I was a nervous wreck while doing Jug Jugg Jeeyo. Before every shot, I would shiver. I have done 70-80 films, but my strength wasn't there. Going alone on a set without my husband. I had nobody. It was absolutely nerve-racking. But I did it, and that helped me."

Her daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni who also joined her on the podcast show, reflected on the difficult phase the family went through after Rishi Kapoor's demise.

She shared that both mother and daughter were dealing with grief and could not fully lean on each other for emotional support.

Riddhima revealed, "She could not vent to me because I was also grieving, and I couldn't vent to her. We used to go into separate rooms to sleep."

Neetu said stepping back into work eventually helped her heal. "I went out, I did shows, I judged some shows, and all of that made me stronger. Today, I don't need fame, I don't need money. I do films on and off just to make myself happy."

For the uninitiated, Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Talking about the movie, Jug Jugg Jeeyo, it marked Neetu Kapoor's return to mainstream cinema after a long gap and also her first film without Rishi Kapoor by her side.

Before that, her last major appearance had been in Do Dooni Chaar in 2010, where she shared screen space with Rishi Kapoor

The actress was recently seen in Daadi Ki Shaadi alongside Kapil Sharma. Riddhima marked her Bollywood debut in the movie.

- IANS

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Aditya G
Honestly, Neetu Kapoor's story resonates so much. My mother went through similar after my father passed—she couldn't bear to enter the kitchen because it reminded her of him. But slowly, work helped her heal. It's not about money or fame, it's about finding purpose again. Neetu ma'am you are an inspiration.
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Rahul R
I'm glad she found the strength to come back. But honestly, I wish Bollywood would stop milking this for publicity. Her grief is personal, and making it a podcast episode feels a bit exploitative. Still, respect to her for sharing her truth.
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Kavya N
The part where Riddhima said they would go to separate rooms to sleep because they couldn't vent to each other—that hit hard. Even in a house full of love, grief can make you feel so alone. So beautifully put. Wishing the Kapoor family continued peace. 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who lost my husband three years ago, I completely understand Neetu ji. Going back to work after such a loss is terrifying. People think you're 'moving on,' but you're just trying to survive each day. She's incredibly brave. Her story gives me hope that maybe I can do it too.

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