Anil Kapoor immerses mother’s ashes Ganga, honoring a decade-old family tradition at the same site in the Parmarth Niketan Ashram where his father, Surinder Kapoor, was laid to rest. On this occasion, he was accompanied by family and spiritual figures, marking an emotional tribute to both his parents as they are symbolically reunited.
A Heartfelt Ceremony and Family Gatherings
Anil Kapoor participated in the sacred ritual with several others, each dressed in white to pay their respects. The actor posted a poignant image on social media, showing himself deep in prayer, clutching his hands, and sitting beside Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, who wore traditional saffron attire. The group gathered at the riverside, emphasizing the gravity and tradition of these rites.
Notably, filmmaker Boney Kapoor joined Anil Kapoor at the ashram. Both brothers spent time with Swami Chidanand Saraswati as they reflected on their mother, Nirmal Kapoor’s final moments, further highlighting the spiritual context of their farewell.
A Legacy Remembered
Nirmal Kapoor, who passed away at 90 on May 2 due to age-related complications, was the matriarch of a celebrated family line that includes Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, and Mohit Marwah. Her influence extended deeply into the lives of her children and grandchildren, cementing her as a revered figure in the family and beyond.
Emotional Tributes Shared on Social Media
In reflecting on the ceremony and his personal journey of loss, Anil Kapoor expressed raw emotions through public captions and posts.
“Grief and Healing…Today we immersed Ma’s ashes in the Ganga…In the same place where we had laid Dad to rest nearly a decade ago…”
—Anil Kapoor, Actor
He also addressed the sense of closure and reunification for his parents:
“With the grief came a quiet sense of peace, Like Ma and Dad are finally back together… With each other, home at last.”
—Anil Kapoor, Actor
In an earlier reflection on his mother’s legacy, Anil expressed appreciation for her unseen contributions:
“My mother touched so many lives, not just directly but through the people she nurtured, supported, and loved. She was one of those remarkable women who never stood in the spotlight but whose strength held everyone together.”
—Anil Kapoor, Actor
He went on to emphasize her steady presence:
“A silent pillar, always smiling, always caring, always bringing warmth to those around her,”
—Anil Kapoor, Actor
Finally, he described the breadth of her love and the community’s response:
“From our children to our grandchildren, and even our extended family and friends. Her love reached far and wide, and it’s clear from the outpouring of messages and affection that she made a lasting impact on so many hearts.”
—Anil Kapoor, Actor
Lasting Impact of a Family Matriarch
The gathering by the Ganga did more than fulfill a religious obligation—it marked the union of Surinder and Nirmal Kapoor, as remembered by their children. The moment brought family members, including Boney Kapoor, together in grief and affection, surrounded by respected spiritual figures like Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati and Swami Chidanand Saraswati. Nirmal Kapoor’s extensive legacy remains strongly felt among her family, especially her grandchildren such as Janhvi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor.
The immersion ceremony underscored how rituals on the banks of the Ganga help loved ones navigate loss and healing, offering closure while keeping alive the memory of a cherished grandmother, mother, and friend. For the Kapoor family, this farewell is not just an end, but a heartfelt reunion of parents and the continuation of their enduring influence on future generations.
