Riddhima Kapoor Recalls Weeping On Shoot With Mom Neetu, 'Last Time I Cried Openly Was When Dad...'

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, the daughter of Neetu Kapoor and the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, earned considerable fame following her stint in Karan Johar’s Netflix show, Fabulous Wives vs Bollywood Wives. Now, she is gearing up for her debut on the big screen with Kapil Sharma in his upcoming film. After wrapping up a 40-day shoot with Kapil and Neetu, Riddhima now feels even more connected with her mother, and a ‘roller coaster of emotions’, from happy moments to particularly moving ones that made her tear up.

Riddhima remembers crying openly during a scene’s shoot

In a recent conversation with ETimes, Riddhima opened up about shooting for her debut film alongside her mother, Neetu Kapoor, and Kapil Sharma in the scenic hill town of Mashobra near Shimla. The actress, who spent 40 days on set, described the experience as deeply emotional. As someone who rarely cries in public, during a particular scene, she couldn't control her tears. Recalling how her mom, Neetu, was shaken to see her break down, Riddhima was quoted as saying:

"The film is a roller coaster of emotions. There’s one scene in particular that really moved me. I’m not someone who cries easily or publicly. When something hurts, I usually retreat, cry in private and come back composed. The last time I cried openly was when my dad passed away. But this scene, without any glycerine, just broke me. The emotions were so real, and my mom was shaken seeing me like that.”

Riddhima on saying no to acting, to sharing screens with her mom

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni had once expressed on an episode of Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives that she was not interested in working in front of the camera. But after her on-screen debut in the show, she now has a different perspective. Ahead of her acting debut, Riddhima shared that everyone in the family, especially her brother, Ranbir Kapoor, has been a huge support system during this new journey. She shared:

"Ranbir was really excited when he found out I was doing a film. I’d send him photos of my looks and clips from scenes, just to get his opinion.”

For Riddhima, shooting for her upcoming film has not only pushed her emotional boundaries, but it has also brought her closer to her mother. The mother-daughter duo stayed together during the shoot and spent their off-time rehearsing lines, bonding, and sharing memories. Speaking about her experience shooting for her film and her family’s reaction to the same, Riddhima shared:

"Yes, I am filming a movie in the hills. All I can say is that we are shooting here until June. My family is so excited. I keep sending them snippets of the scene, and yes, fully supportive - the best part is that mom and I are staying together, and we rehearse our lines every day. Samara (daughter) is going to visit me once her school breaks for summer holidays.”

What’s next for Riddhima?

While most details about Riddhima’s upcoming film with Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma, the project marks a new journey in her life, and it seems another Kapoor lady is on her way to carrying her family’s legacy forward.

What are your thoughts on Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s reflection about her shooting experience?

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