Mona Shourie Kapoor, born on February 3, 1964, in New Delhi, was a woman of many talents and roles. She was the daughter of Sattee Shourie and the first wife of Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor. More significantly, she was the mother of actor Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor. Mona Kapoor passed away on March 25, 2012, at the age of 48, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship, creativity, and family devotion.
Mona's early life was spent in Delhi, where she was born into a family with strong ties to the film industry. Her mother, Sattee Shourie, was a film producer. In 1983, she married Boney Kapoor, and the couple had two children, Arjun (born in 1985) and Anshula (born in 1990). While her husband was a well-known producer, Mona carved her own path as an entrepreneur and businesswoman.
Mona Kapoor was the CEO of Future Studios, a well-known indoor shooting studio in Mumbai. Besides her role at Future Studios, she handled manpower for 'Business Aids' and 'Machine Exports' as a business partner. She also served as a production coordinator for films such as 'Sheesha' and 'Farishtey'. Additionally, Mona produced several television shows, including 'Hera Pheri', 'Yug', 'Wilayatee Babu', and 'Kaise Kahoon'.
Mona and Boney Kapoor's marriage ended in 1996. Boney Kapoor later married actress Sridevi in 1996, a move that stirred controversy and deeply impacted Mona. Despite the personal challenges, Mona raised her children, Arjun and Anshula, with grace and without animosity towards their father.
Arjun Kapoor began his career as an assistant director before making his acting debut in 2012 with Ishaqzaade. Anshula Kapoor, after graduating from École Mondiale World School, attended Barnard College of Columbia University in New York and has recently gotten engaged to Rohan Thakkar. The engagement ceremony, a Gor Dhana, was recently held in Mumbai, bringing the Kapoor family together.
Mona Shourie Kapoor passed away on March 25, 2012, after battling cancer and hypertension. Her death occurred in the presence of her children. In recent news, as Anshula Kapoor embarks on a new chapter in her life, the family has fondly remembered Mona. During Anshula's engagement ceremony, a seat was reserved in honor of Mona, adorned with her photograph. Arjun Kapoor shared an emotional message on social media, expressing how much he missed his mother during this significant moment. Anshula also spoke about missing her mother and had "Rab Raakha" (meaning "May God Protect") embroidered on her engagement outfit as a tribute. Boney Kapoor also expressed that he wanted Anshula to get married at their home.
Mona Shourie Kapoor's life was marked by her professional achievements and her role as a mother. She navigated personal challenges with resilience and ensured her children were raised in a supportive environment. Her memory continues to be cherished by her family, who honor her presence in their lives.
