Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor has recently shared a deeply moving account of her emotional journey following the passing of her husband, the legendary Rishi Kapoor, in April 2020. During a candid appearance on the Mother’s Day episode of Soha Ali Khan’s YouTube show, All About Her, the actress opened up about the immense pain of her loss and the subsequent “horrible” trolling she faced for choosing to resume her professional life. Neetu revealed that after the death of her husband, she fell into a state of severe emotional distress, struggling with persistent sleeplessness that eventually led her into a cycle of drinking to numb her mind. She confessed that for nearly two months, she found it impossible to rest without the aid of alcohol, a habit that left her feeling deeply unhappy with herself given her lifelong commitment to fitness and health.
The actress explained that her decision to return to the film sets with JugJugg Jeeyo was not an act of moving on too quickly, but rather a desperate attempt to regain her confidence and mental stability. Despite her internal struggle, she was met with harsh judgment from online trolls who criticized her for “jumping into work” so soon after her husband’s demise. Neetu described this public backlash as incredibly hurtful, noting that these critics had no understanding of the dark place she was in or the medical intervention she eventually required to break her dependence on sleep aids and alcohol. She shared that she ultimately had to seek help from a doctor who provided nightly injections for ten days to help her regulate her sleep and move past the numbing phase of her grief.
Accompanied by her daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, during the interview, Neetu emphasized that work became a form of survival for her, encouraged by friends like filmmaker Karan Johar. She spoke about the anxiety she felt on her first day back on set, describing herself as a “nervous wreck,” yet credited the experience for making her stronger and helping her find a way to celebrate life again. To counter the negativity, she shared her personal life mantra of “saanu ki,” which translates to “why should we bother,” suggesting that people should focus on their own healing rather than judging others. Today, as she enjoys the success of her recent projects and her role as a grandmother to Raha Kapoor, Neetu remains a vocal advocate for finding one’s own path through grief, whether it involves quiet reflection or a busy career.
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