The Kapoor family’s love for food and feeding people is no secret. From family get-togethers to festive celebrations, a good meal has always been an important part of their time together. And on the latest episode of Sunday Brunch with Kamiya Jani, Neetu Kapoor opened up about where this love for food comes from, recalling how her father-in-law, the legendary Raj Kapoor, loved seeing his family eat.
Neetu Kapoor Recalls How Raj Kapoor Loved To Host & Feed
Speaking about his relationship with food, Neetu ji shared that Raj Kapoor particularly loved watching his family gather around the dining table and enjoy a meal together. She recalled how, after marrying into the Kapoor family, she would often see tables laden with food during family get-togethers. For him, seeing everyone eat together was a source of happiness.
“My father-in-law loved to see his family eat. That was his way of feeling happy,” she recalled.
Neetu ji also revealed that one of Raj Kapoor’s favourite dishes was something called khurjao, a rather unusual bread preparation.
Explaining how it is made, she said it involves making a hole in the middle of a piece of bread, cracking an egg into it and then frying it. The simple yet comforting preparation was apparently a Kapoor family favourite. “It’s a very Kapoor dish,” she said.
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‘Their Love Language Is Food,’ Says Riddhima Kapoor Sahni
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, too, spoke about how food and hospitality are deeply rooted in the Kapoor family. According to her, feeding people is almost a way of expressing affection in the family, a quality she has seen in her mother and carried forward herself.
“The thing with Kapoors is that the family is known for its hospitality. Their love language is food. They love feeding people. Mom saw that all, she loves to feed people and I feel I got that from mom because I love feeding people. I love to see people eat,” Riddhima shared.
Neetu’s fond recollection of Raj Kapoor and Riddhima’s take on the family’s food traditions offer a glimpse into a side of the Kapoors that goes beyond their film legacy. For them, food has always been about bringing people together, making guests feel at home and ensuring nobody leaves the table hungry.
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You can watch the full episode on Curly Tales’ YouTube channel and, of course, Netflix now!
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FAQs
What was Raj Kapoor's relationship with food?
Raj Kapoor loved seeing his family gather around the dining table and enjoy meals together. Seeing everyone eat made him happy.
What did Neetu Kapoor recall about joining the Kapoor family?
Neetu recalled that after her marriage, she witnessed how Kapoor family gatherings often revolved around tables filled with food.
What makes food special in the Kapoor family?
According to Neetu and Riddhima Kapoor, for the Kapoor family, food has always been closely linked to togetherness, celebrations, hosting and spending quality time with loved ones.
