After Bobby became a hit, Rishi and Dimple were the talk of the town, with rumors swirling about their off-screen chemistry. In his memoir Khullam Khulla, Rishi shared that Neetu Kapoor, his wife, felt uneasy when he was cast opposite Dimple in Saagar. It was the only time she ever felt truly concerned about their relationship.
In his memoir, Rishi subtly addressed the rumours about his alleged affair with Dimple. He reassured that Neetu needn’t have worried, as Dimple was just a friend, despite their closer bond during Bobby. By the time they reunited for Saagar, ten years had passed—Dimple was a mother of two, and Rishi was happily settled with his own family.
Rishi Kapoor’s name was often linked with his co-stars, particularly Dimple Kapadia. Their sizzling on-screen chemistry in Bobby sparked numerous rumors about an off-screen romance. Although Dimple was married to Rajesh Khanna, Rishi was dating Yasmin Mehta at the time. However, the persistent rumors about Rishi and Dimple eventually led to Yasmin breaking up with him.
Rishi Kapoor was often romantically linked with several actresses, including Dimple Kapadia, Juhi Chawla, Divya Bharti, and Tina Munim. In a resurfaced interview, Neetu Kapoor candidly addressed her husband’s rumored affairs, dismissing them as “passing fancies.” The actress revealed that she had caught Rishi flirting on numerous occasions, yet remained unfazed by these fleeting attractions.