For the Hindi movie world, Krishna Raj Kapoor, who died here on Monday aged 87, will always remain the ‘First Lady of the Film Fraternity’ who personified grace, dignity and affection. With Krishna Raj Kapoor’s death, the second generation of the influential clan ends. The clan started in the silent films era with Prithviraj Kapoor.
Bollywood celebrities like Aamir Khan, Amjad Ali Khan, Karan Johar and Manisha Koirala mourned the death of Kapoor family's matriarch, the widow of the legendary Bollywood actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
Here’s what the celebrities expressed: Anupam Kher, “Deeply saddened... She was one of the most dignified and affectionate ladies that I met. May her soul rest in peace.”
Aamir Khan, “If Raj Kapoor was an institution in filmmaking, Krishnaji was an institution in living life. A very sad loss to all of us.” Karan Johar, “The embodiment of grace, dignity, elegance and of strength. Krishna aunty will always be the 'First Lady of the Film Fraternity'. The most generous, kind and gentle person I have ever known with the most terrific sense of humour. Will miss you.” -