Rishi Kapoor, the legendary Bollywood actor was known for his outspoken nature. He passed away on April 30, 2020, leaving a significant void in the industry. However, old tweets from his account have been resurfacing lately, sparking controversies. However, this is not the first time when the actor’s tweet have gone viral. In the past his addiction to alcohol and controversial tweets have led him to troublesome situations.
Fat-Shaming Sonakshi Sinha
In one of his old tweets, Rishi Kapoor shared a joke about actress Alia Bhatt, indirectly fat-shaming Sonakshi Sinha. The tweet humorously commented on Alia’s intelligence, drawing unnecessary attention to Sonakshi’s weight.
Sexist Remark for Twinkle Khanna
Another tweet of Rishi Kapoor made a sexist remark while wishing Twinkle Khanna on her birthday. In the tweet, he referred to a film scene where he had serenaded Twinkle’s mother, Dimple Kapadia, when Twinkle was still in her mother’s womb.
Backlash and Deletion
Understandably, Rishi faced severe backlash for these tweets, leading him to delete them later. However, despite the deletion, the tweets continued to stir controversy whenever they resurfaced on social media platforms like Reddit, with netizens condemning his actions.
Neetu Kapoor’s Revelations
Neetu Kapoor, Rishi’s wife, made some startling revelations about his behavior during his final days. She shared that while Rishi was a loving person, he rarely expressed it to his family, including their children, Ranbir and Riddhima. Neetu expressed regret that Rishi hadn’t been more affectionate and friendly with their kids earlier.
Rishi Kapoor’s old tweets, filled with inappropriate jokes and remarks, have sparked debates about his behavior and attitude towards women. While his legacy as an actor remains intact, these incidents serve as reminders of the need for sensitivity and respect in public discourse, even in the world of entertainment.
