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Rishi Kapoor, wife Neetu thank fans and friends for wishes on his birthday, promise to head for ‘home soon’
Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor have posted their ‘thank you’ notes on social media, expressing gratitude for all the good wishes coming their way on the occasion of his birthday on Wednesday.
Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor, who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, took to Twitter and thanked fans and friends for their good wishes and birthday messages. Rishi also shared several pictures from his birthday celebrations, which included golden-coloured balloons and flowers.
In one of his posts, he also indicated that he will return to India soon. Rishi shared pictures with former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and wrote, “Thank you #SunilGavaskar for wishing me on my birthday. You on your way to San Francisco me headed home to Mumbai.”
A number of celebrities wished Rishi on his birthday including Urmila Matondkar, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher among others. The actor, who has been in the US for almost a year to get treated for his cancer, teased Urmila on how he has a record of sorts with her as he has played her uncle, brother and lover in various films. Urmila had wished Rishi on his birthday and written, “Have had the honour of sharing Screen space with you more than once but more importantly knowing the Gem called @chintskap Wishing you a very happy healthy birthday. May you keep Rocking and keep us rocking with you love and fond regards.”
Rishi responded, saying, “Thank you Urmila. I hope you remember I played your Chintu mama in “Masoom”, your brother in “Bade ghar ki beti” and lover in “Shreeman Aashiq”. Another record of sorts!”
Madhuri Dixit also tweeted her wishes and got a sweet response from her co-star from several films including Yaaraana and Prem Granth. “Happy birthday @chintskap . Wishing you a year of good health and happiness!,” she wrote and Rishi tweeted, “Thank you Madhuri. I have to make a super hit film with you that’s my mission. Love to the family.”
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Wife Neetu also wrote a ‘thank you’ note on her Instagram page. Her post echoed Rishi’s sentiments that they would be back home soon. “On his birthday I thank everyone Family Friends Well wishes for all the love and prayers can’t believe it’s almost a year and we will soon be heading HOME.”
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