Diwali is all about family, food and memories, and who better to give us a glimpse of some memorable celebrations than the Kapoors? This festive season, Kamiya Jani brought a special Diwali edition of Sunday Brunch, featuring Neetu Kapoor and her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni at the latter’s beautiful home in Delhi. From nostalgic stories of the Kapoor family’s Diwali celebrations to some fun childhood revelations about Ranbir and Riddhima, this episode had plenty of heartwarming moments.
Neetu Kapoor Shares How Diwali At R.K. Studio Looked Like
One of the highlights was Neetu Kapoor taking a trip down memory lane and recalling the legendary Diwali celebrations at R.K. Studios. The actor shared glimpses of how the family celebrated the festival back in the day, offering a peek into traditions that have stayed close to their hearts over the years. Riddhima, too, spoke about the family’s festive rituals and what makes Diwali special for them.
One Diwali tradition that has stayed with the Kapoor family over the years is the exchange of shagun envelopes. Interestingly, Ranbir Kapoor had also spoken about this tradition recently. On Sunday Brunch, Neetu Ji shared how she continues to keep it alive even today, giving shagun envelopes to Ranbir, Alia and everyone in the family every Diwali.
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Recalls A Sweet Memory With Her Mother-In-Law
She also recalled a particularly sweet memory involving her late mother-in-law, Krishna Kapoor. Neetu Ji shared that after performing Diwali puja at home, the family would head to her in-laws’ house in Chembur to seek their blessings and receive their Diwali envelopes. It was something they looked forward to every year.
However, one year, for some reason, they couldn’t make it to Chembur on Diwali. When they visited Krishna Kapoor the following day, she took the money out of the envelope and tore the envelope apart. Recalling the incident, Neetu Ji shared that her mother-in-law, who was otherwise known for her calm demeanour, told her, “I missed you yesterday, you don’t deserve it this year.”
Remembering her with immense affection, Neetu Ji added, “She had so much love, she waited for us. She just commanded that love, she didn’t demand it.”
It’s a small but beautiful memory that says so much about the bond they shared. And perhaps that’s what makes family traditions special: they are not just about rituals or gifts, but the love and people attached to them.
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You can catch this fun episode on Curly Tales’ YouTube channel and, of course, on Netflix now!
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FAQs
What Diwali tradition does Neetu Kapoor continue to follow in the Kapoor family?
Neetu Kapoor continues the tradition of giving shagun envelopes to family members, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and others, every Diwali.
Does the Kapoor family celebrate Diwali with traditional rituals?
Yes, the Kapoor family has several festive traditions, including performing Diwali puja, exchanging shagun envelopes and getting together over food.
Who was Krishna Kapoor?
Krishna Kapoor was the wife of legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor and the matriarch of the Kapoor family.
