The Hindi film industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran actress Nirmal Kapoor. She breathed her last on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. Nirmal Kapoor was the beloved mother of prominent film personalities Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor, and the wife of the late renowned film producer Surinder Kapoor.
The news of her demise has sent a wave of grief through Bollywood, with numerous celebrities and family members gathering to pay their final respects. On Saturday, a somber atmosphere enveloped the Kapoor residence as actors Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and many others were seen arriving to offer their condolences and support to the bereaved family.
Sonam Kapoor, Nirmal Kapoor’s granddaughter, was visibly emotional as she arrived with her cousin, actor Arjun Kapoor. Other members of the Kapoor family, including Boney Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Sunita Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, and her husband Karan Boolani, were also present to bid farewell to their beloved matriarch.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, a long-time friend of the Kapoor family, was among the first to arrive, expressing his deep sorrow. Filmmaker Karan Johar, who shares a close bond with the Kapoors, also attended to offer his support during this difficult time.
The funeral proceedings for Nirmal Kapoor were held at the Vile Parle Crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon. A large number of family members, friends, and industry colleagues were present to pay their last respects.
In a heartfelt statement released on Friday night, the Kapoor family expressed their profound grief and remembered Nirmal Kapoor’s life with love and admiration. “Passed away peacefully on the 2nd of May, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. She lived a full and joyful life, leaving behind four devoted children, loving daughters-in-law, a caring son-in-law, eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a lifetime of treasured memories,” the statement read.
The family further added, “Her generous spirit and boundless love touched all who knew her. She will remain in our hearts – forever cherished, forever missed.”
Nirmal Kapoor was a pillar of strength for her family and was known for her warm and affectionate nature. Her passing marks the end of an era for the Kapoor family and the Indian film industry. The industry mourns the loss of a respected figure whose legacy will live on through her accomplished children and grandchildren.