When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan paid a tribute to ‘dearest Chintu uncle’ Rishi Kapoor

When legendary actor Rishi Kapoor passed away, he left a void in the hearts, which can never be filled. Back in 2020, when the news of his demise came out, it broke every one. Remembering the legend, the social media was flooded with messages, one of which was shared by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Aishwarya wrote about her deep affection for Rishi, calling him "dearest Chintu uncle" and described the pain of losing him. She expressed her sorrow, saying, "So much love for you... and from you my dearest Chintu uncle... ALWAYS... so heartbroken... May your Soul Rest in Peace God Bless. There will never be another... just TOO SPECIAL.. and the memories... Precious... Miss you and Love you Forever."Accompanying the emotional message, Aishwarya shared treasured family photos that highlighted the bond between Rishi Kapoor and her own family. In one of the images, Rishi and his wife, Neetu Kapoor, were seen with Aishwarya, Abhishek, and their daughter Aaradhya. These images captured a warm connection between the two families, who shared both professional and personal ties over the years.
The Bachchans were unable to attend Rishi Kapoor’s funeral together due to the COVID-19 restrictions, which prevented large gatherings. In a show of respect, Abhishek represented the Bachchans at the funeral, which was held by Rishi Kapoor's family and attended by several actors including Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan.
Rishi Kapoor’s demise came just one day after the passing of actor Irrfan Khan, another beloved figure in the industry. Rishi was diagnosed with leukemia in 2018, and he spent a year in New York for treatment. His passing left a void in the film industry.