When Rishi Kapoor Opened Up On Raj Kapoor-Nargis Affair: 'Shaadi Shuda Logo Ka Aisa Haadsa Ho Jata Hai'

In a big revelation, Rishi Kapoor had spilled the beans on his legendary father Raj Kapoor’s fiery romance with the iconic Nargis — a love affair that left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. In his autobiography, Khullam Khulla, Rishi unveiled this dramatic chapter as ‘a part of history’ and discussed it candidly in an interview before his passing in 2020. On Aap Ki Adalat, Rishi confessed that such affairs are almost inevitable in the world of film, where intense creative bonds can sometimes spark more than just friendship.

He had said, “We respect that a filmmaker, while working, develops friendships. Sometimes, these friendships transform into something else. We work in the creative field, we seek inspiration from each other, we rely on each other. We are human beings, after all. And a human being will love only another human being. Kabhi kabhi shaadishuda logon ka aisa haadsa ho jaata hai. It is part of life, I guess.”

Rishi Kapoor had said that the family is not ashamed of this part of their lives and that, both the families are on good terms now. He said, “We are not ashamed of this chapter in our lives. Both families are cordial with each other. But it happened. It’s history, and we respect that. It’s a part of history.”

Rishi Kapoor’s explosive book also revealed that his mother drew the line when Raj Kapoor’s scandalous affair with Vyjayanthimala came to light — she had already put up with his notorious fling with Nargis. “I was very young when my father had an affair with Nargis Ji, and so was not affected by it. I don’t remember feeling anything was amiss at home either. But I do remember moving into the Natraj Hotel on Marine Drive with my mom during the time Papa was involved with Vyjayanthimala,” he had written.

The affair between Raj Kapoor and Nargis started on the set of their 1955 blockbuster Shree 420. What started as electric on-screen chemistry quickly turned into a fiery off-screen romance. The intense connection between Bollywood’s golden couple shocked fans and fuelled a media frenzy, making their love story one of the most talked-about scandals of the era.