Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), June 25: Veteran actor Anil Kapoor recently visited Rishikesh for a spiritual retreat, joined by his elder brother and producer Boney Kapoor. The Kapoor brothers offered prayers for their late mother, Nirmal Kapoor, at the revered Parmarth Niketan Ashram.
During their visit, they met with Swami Chidanand Saraswati and took part in a sacred Ganga Aarti ceremony, paying homage to Maa Ganga in memory of their beloved mother.
Anil Kapoor, speaking to ANI, expressed how deeply connected he feels to Rishikesh and the sense of peace it brings him during challenging times.
Nirmal Kapoor, mother of Anil, Boney, and Sanjay Kapoor, passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 90 after a brief hospitalisation at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.
In a heartfelt note shared days after her passing, Anil Kapoor expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of love and support the family received. He wrote on Instagram:
“The love pouring in from all walks of life has been overwhelming. I truly don’t have the words to express how deeply grateful we are.”
Remembering his mother’s strength and warmth, he added:
“She was the glue that kept our family close, always smiling, always caring. Her love reached far and wide, and it’s clear from the affection shown that she touched many hearts.”
Anil Kapoor’s visit to Rishikesh served as a poignant tribute to the woman who remained the quiet force behind the Kapoor family.