Krishna, who married Raj Kapoor in May 1946, is survived by her sons Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, and two daughters, Rima Kapoor Jain and Ritu Nanda.
Krishna Raj Kapoor with family (Photo Source: Instagram)
The film industry woke up to a shock news of Krishna Raj Kapoor’s death. The widow of legendary Bollywood actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor passed away at the age of 87 due to a cardiac arrest.
Krishna, who married Raj Kapoor in May 1946, is survived by her sons Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, and two daughters, Rima Kapoor Jain and Ritu Nanda.
Krishna’s death came a day after son Rishi Kapoor flew to US for his treatment.
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The film industry took to social media to express their shock and sorrow over the loss of Kapoor family matriarch.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni
Farah Khan
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.
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) October 1, 2018
Anupam Kher
Deeply saddened to learn about the sad demise of Smt. #KrishnaRajKapoorJi. 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.🙏 pic.twitter.com/G4IMSuFbZJ
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) October 1, 2018
Soha Ali Khan
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of #KrishnaRajKapoor 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.
— Soha Ali Khan (@sakpataudi) October 1, 2018
Raveena Tandon
.🕉🙏🏻🕉 Condolences to the entire Kapoor family. An era passes away,#KrishnaRajKapoor .God give you strength,and may the soul rest in peace. Om Shanti. @chintskap
— Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) October 1, 2018
Madhur Bhandarkar
Saddened to hear the demise of #KrishnaRajKapoor ji my deepest condolences,
May God give immense strength to whole family. #OmShanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ATYbd8kaYK— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 1, 2018
Aamir Khan
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 Khan (@aamir_khan) October 1, 2018
Kunal Kemmu
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
— kunal kemmu (@kunalkemmu) October 1, 2018
Sophie Choudry
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🙏🏼 @chintskap
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) October 1, 2018
Anupama Chopra
She had such an uncommon elegance and warmth. My mom wrote Prem Rog for RK. She told me many stories of Krishna Ji’s affection, hospitality & impeccable style. The original woman in white! #KrishnaRajKapoor https://t.co/oqY2d8ykc9
— Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) October 1, 2018
The last rites will be performed at Chembur crematorium.
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