Fatherhood often brings significant changes in a man’s life, especially when it comes to habits and priorities. The similar story of how Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor lives changed after their daughters’ births and decided to quit habit of smoking.
Legendary actor Rishi Kapoor, who has left a lasting legacy in Indian cinema, once shared that his daughter Riddhima Kapoor played a crucial role in his decision to quit smoking. In his autobiography, Khullam Khulla, Rishi revealed that he used to smoke a lot, but it was a moving moment with his daughter that led him to quit. Riddhima, his first child with Neetu Kapoor and elder sister to Ranbir Kapoor, refused to kiss him every morning due to the unpleasant smell of smoke. This response from Riddhima deeply affected Rishi, prompting him to quit smoking immediately.
Sharing similar moment, Ranbir Kapoor also made healthy lifestyle changes after becoming a father. The actor, who had been smoking since he was 17, experienced a major shift after his birth of his daughter Raha. Recently, in an interview with Nikhil Kamath, Ranbir described the impact of fatherhood as transformative. He mentioned feeling as if he had been reborn and that his previous 40 years of life seemed like another lifetime. Ranbir admitted he had always feared dying young, but his daughter’s birth made him rethink his priorities and health. He confessed that he used to smoke regularly until he realized he needed to stay healthy for his daughter.
Both Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor’s decisions to quit smoking reflect how becoming a father can inspire significant life changes.
Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary today has brought forth a touching tribute from his daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. She shared an emotional message on social media, expressing how wonderful it would be if her father were still alive to see his granddaughters, including Riddhima’s daughter Samara and Ranbir’s Raha. Riddhima posted a picture of Rishi with Samara, fondly calling Samara “bandari” and noting that Raha is a mini version of her grandfather.
Also, many people believe that Raha resembles her grandfather Rishi Kapoor more than her parents, Ranbir and Alia. After Rishi Kapoor’s passing, Raha’s resemblance has been a heartwarming moment and a pleasant surprise for both the Kapoor family and fans.
Additionally, Neetu Kapoor has also paid tribute to her beloved husband Rishi Kapoor on social media. She shared a throwback picture of him blowing out a candle, with the heartfelt caption, “In remembrance ❤️ would have been 72 today 🌺”.
