Poonam Dhillon misses late Rishi Kapoor, Aadesh Srivastava, Rajiv Kapoor; shares throwback pic
Mumbai, March 25
Bollywood veteran actress Poonam Dhillon, on Wednesday, shared a heartfelt throwback as she remembered late composer Aadesh Srivastava along with actors Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, further saying that she misses her friends who are no longer around.
"Memories of my Dear Friend Aadesh's birthday. Miss you my friends Aadesh, Chintu ji & Chimpu," she wrote.
The picture shared by Poonam on her social media account, appears to be from late Aadesh Srivastava's birthday celebration, with many prominent Bollywood personalities gathered around him.
Among those seen in the picture are Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, and other industry members.
Poonam's note comes as a tribute to three beloved figures, Aadesh Srivastava, fondly remembered for his musical contributions, Rishi Kapoor, affectionately called "Chintu ji", and Rajiv Kapoor, known as "Chimpu."
For the uninitiated, all the three of them have passed away, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian cinema.
Aadesh Srivastava passed away in 2015 after battling cancer. Rishi Kapoor breathed his last in 2020 following a prolonged fight with leukemia. Rajiv Kapoor passed away in 2021 due to a cardiac arrest.
Talking about Poonam Dhillon, the actress who has been a part of the film industry for decades, shared a close association with Rishi Kapoor, having starred opposite him in popular films such as Yeh Vaada Raha and Karz.
Their on-screen pairing was loved by audiences.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Aadesh Srivastava's music was the soul of so many 90s films. "Tumse Milna" from Tere Naam still gives me chills. A true talent gone too soon. Thanks for sharing this memory, Poonam ma'am.
Poonam Dhillon and Rishi Kapoor in 'Yeh Vaada Raha' was my parents' favorite jodi! That era of Bollywood had such genuine chemistry and simpler stories. We don't make films like that anymore.
While the tribute is touching, it does make me think about how the media often focuses on celebrity deaths more than celebrating the work of living legends from that same era. Just an observation.
Rajiv Kapoor didn't get the same limelight as his brothers, but he was a part of our childhood with films like 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'. Sad that he left us so suddenly. May they all rest in peace. 🙏
Seeing Amitabh Bachchan in that photo too... it's like a snapshot from a golden chapter of Hindi cinema that's slowly closing. We are lucky to have their films to go back to. Legacy lives on.
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