Raj Kapoor’s wife Krishna Raj Kapoor, the most respected lady in the film world, passed away on Monday morning due to cardiac arrest. She was 87.

Superstar Aamir Khan just took to his social media profile and wrote, “If Raj Kapoor was an institution in film making, Krishnaji was an institution in living life. A very sad loss to all of us. My love and warmth to Randhirji, Rishiji, Chimpuji,  Reema, Rituji and everyone in the family. We love you Krishnaji”

Born on December 30, 1930, Krishna Malhotra married Raj Kapoor in May 1946. Her father was the maternal cousin of Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor’s father. Raj Kapoor died in 1988.

The couple had five children: Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor, Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. Among their grandchildren are the actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. Krishna Kapoor was known for her elegance.

Sharing on Twitter, Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news and expressed his grief. He wrote, “Legendary Raj Kapoor ji's wife #KrishnaRajKapoor ji passed away today morning. Condolences to the family. RIP”

Famous film critic Anupama Chopra also shared on Twitter, “She had such an uncommon elegance and warmth. My mom wrote Prem Rog for RK. She told me many stories of Krishna Ji’s affection, hospitality & impeccable style. The original woman in white! #KrishnaRajKapoor”

Sharing the news on Twitter, Raveena Tandon wrote, “Condolences to the entire Kapoor family. An era passes away,#KrishnaRajKapoor .God give you strength,and may the soul rest in peace. Om Shanti. @chintskap”