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Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna Kapoor dies, B-Town condoles death

Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna Kapoor dies, B-Town condoles death

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The wife of legendary Raj Kapoor and eldest member of the Kapoor Family, Krishna Raj Kapoor died on Monday morning, the Kapoor family said.

She was 87.

The eldest member of the Kapoor Family, Krishna Raj Kapoor, the mother of five children - Randhir Kapoor, Ritu Kapoor Nanda, Rishi Kapoor, Rima Kapoor Jain and Rajiv Kapoor and the grandmother of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Armaan Jain, Nikhil Nanda, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Natasha Nanda and Aadar Jain, died at 0400 hours on Monday.

In a statement , eldest son Randhir Kapoor said,"I regret to announce that I lost my mother early this morning. She died peacefully."

Randhir Kapoor said that the last rites will be performed at Chembur Crematorium.

Raj Kapoor married Krishna Malhotra in May 1946, and the couple had five children — three sons, Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv, and two daughters, Ritu and Rima.

She was the sister of renowned actors Rajendra Nath, Prem Nath and Narendra Nath. Her sister Uma is married to veteran actor Prem Chopra.

Riddhima Kapoor instagrammed two posts featuring her grandmother in which she wrote: "I love you... I will always love you - RIP dadi."

Bollywood celebrities, including actors Raveena Tandon , Soha Ali Khan, Anupam Kher

Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan and filmmakers msadhur Bhandarkar, karan Johar and Farah Khan offered condolences to the Kapoor Family.

'Condolences to the entire Kapoor family. An era passes away,#KrishnaRajKapoor .God give you strength,and may the soul rest in peace. Om Shanti,' Raveena Tandon said.

Condoling the death of Mrs Krishna Kapoor, Soha said, 'I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Krishna RajKapoor The few times I interacted with her were so memorable; she was an incredible personality full of life and passion and with never a hair out place! She will be missed greatly. My deepest condolences to the family.'

'Deeply saddened to learn about the sad demise of Smt Krishna Raj Kapoor Ji. She was one of the most dignified and affectionate ladies that I met. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences to the entire Kapoor and Nanda family. Om Shanti,'Anupam Kher said.

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also condoled the death.

'Saddened to hear the demise of Krishna Raj Kapoor ji my deepest condolences, May God give immense strength to whole family. #OmShant,' Madhur Bhandarkar said.

'Such sad news this morning.. the most beautiful lady of our industry Krishna Raj Kapoor passes away.. my heart goes out to the entire family.. Krishna Aunty may you rest in peace,' Fatah Khan said.

Condoling her death, filmmaker Karan Johar said,'The embodiment of grace...of dignity ...of elegance and of strength....Krishna aunty will always be the First Lady of the Film Fraternity...the most generous, kind and gentle person I have ever known with the most terrific sense of humour...will miss you Krishna aunty.'

Megastar Aamir Khan posted a condolence message on his Twitter handle saying, Krishnaji was an institution in living life.

'If Raj Kapoor was an institution in film making, Krishnaji was an institution in living life.

A very sad loss to all of us.My love and warmth to Randhirji, Rishiji, Chimpuji, Reema, Rituji and everyone in the family. We love you Krishnaji,' Aamir said.

Superstar Salman Khan said,'Krishna aunty .. my mother and me will miss u always.. #KrishnaRajKapoor'.

Actor Hrithik Roshan said,'Thank you Krishna Aunty for always being so kind and loving and for your blessings that you so lovingly gave every single time that I met you. Your grace and dignity lives on. I feel so much love for you. Rest In Peace #KrishnaRajKapoor'.

Actor turned politician, Shatrughan Sinha said,'My heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of the most elegant dignified & loveable #KrishnaRajKapoor, wife of the greatest showman & multi talented par excellence #RajKapoor. May God grant strength to all friends, family & well wishers. May her soul rest in peace'.

Actor and Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar said,'Saddened at the passing away of #KrishnaRajKapoor ji. A lady of exemplary grace & dignity, she will ever be remembered for her kindness. Deepest condolences to the Kapoor family. May God give you enormous strength to tide over this unbearable loss.'

Actor Kunal Kemmu said,'Elegant, regal and loving - that’s how I remember Krishnaji from the few times that we met. She will be dearly missed. Condolences, love and prayers to the family. #KrishnaRajKapoor'.

Model and actress Sophie Choudhary said,'Deepest condolences to the Kapoor and Nanda family on the passing of #KrishnaRajKapoor .. Truly one of the most elegant, beautiful ladies ever.. All my love and prayers. May her soul RIP'.

Actor Tusshar Kapoor said,'RIP.....a life most gracefully cherished and endured in equal measure! #KrishnaRajKapoorJi'.

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