A wave of silence and sorrow hung in the air as the Kapoor family gathered to say their final goodbye to Nirmal Kapoor — the beloved mother, grandmother, and quiet force behind one of Bollywood’s most iconic film dynasties. As her mortal remains were carried from the family home on Saturday morning, generations of Kapoors stood side by side, united in grief and remembrance.
Sonam Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mohit Marwah were among the many who gathered alongside Boney Kapoor, each reflecting the deep emotional bond they shared with their grandmother. With folded hands and tearful eyes, they accompanied her on her final journey — a moment that was as much about honoring her life as it was about accepting her loss.
Janhvi, visibly moved, stood close to her father Boney Kapoor and sister Khushi, surrounded by cousins and extended family. In a rare moment of quiet togetherness, the family — often seen lit by camera flashes and movie premieres — stood humbled and vulnerable, not as public figures, but simply as grandchildren mourning a woman who gave them strength, warmth, and a sense of home. The weight of generations, of stories and sacrifices, was felt in every slow step toward the cremation grounds.
Nirmal Kapoor’s life was one that never sought the spotlight, yet her presence was a guiding force behind some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated talents. As her family walked beside her one last time, there was a shared sense that her legacy will live on — not just in films and fame, but in the values, love, and resilience she passed on quietly to those who carry her name forward.