Raj Kapoor's Wife Krishna Raj Kapoor Passes Away At The Age Of 87

Krishna Raj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor's wife, passed away at the age of 87 today. The couple got married in 1946 and have five children together: Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Rima Jain, and Ritu Nana. While speaking to a news agency, Randhir Kapoor confirmed, "My mother passed away at about 5 am today due to cardiac arrest... old age was another factor. We are deeply saddened by her demise." Her last rites took place at the Chembur crematorium in Mumbai. 

Here are a few Bollywood who gathered in Mumbai to pay respect, including the Kapoor khandaan. 

1. Ameesha Patel 

 

 

 

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2. Anil Ambani & Amitabh Bachchan 

 

 

 

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3. Danny Denzongpa

 

 

 

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4. Aamir Khan 

 

 

 

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5. Arjun Kapoor

 

 

 

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6. Alia Bhatt & Karan Johar

 

 

 

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7. Anshula Kapoor

 

 

 

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8. Sanjay Kapoor

 

 

 

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9. Randhir Kapoor & Kareena Kapoor Khan 

 

 

 

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10. Abhishek Bachchan 

 

 

 

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11. Rani Mukherjee

 

 

 

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12. Prem Chopra

 

 

 

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13. Sonam Kapoor

 

 

 

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14. Varun Dhawan

 

 

 

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15. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

 

 

 

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16. Sanjay Dutt & Wife Maanayata Dutt

 

 

 

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17. Karisma Kapoor & Salma Khan

 

 

 

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18. Farah Khan

 

 

 

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#farahkhan arrives to pay her last respects to #krishnarajkapoor

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19. Kajol Devgan 

 

 

 

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#kajoldevgan with her uncle today at #krisharajkapoor home in chembur #rip @viralbhayani

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Her granddaughter Riddhima Kapoor shared an Instagram post breaking the news on social media. They were last seen together in Paris on a family holiday with Riddhima's mother, Neetu Kapoor. 

 

 

 

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I love you- I will always love you - RIP dadi ❤️

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Love you so much RIP ❤️🙏🏻

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After the news was made public by the Kapoor family, Bollywood celebrities took to social media to pay their respects to Krishna Raj Kapoor. 

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Karan Johar

 

 

 

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If there is an embodiment of grace ...of dignity...of elegance and of strength it’s undoubtedly Krishna aunty....she will always be the First Lady of the Film fraternity and will always be the kindest,warmest and most generous soul I have ever known....will miss you Krishna aunty and love you forever.....❤️🙏

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Rest in peace, Krishna Raj Kapoor. 

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