However, on 1 May 1988, when he was being conferred the award by the then President of India, R. Venkataraman, Kapoor had an asthmatic attack and was rushed in the President's ambulance.
Namun, pada 1 Mei 1988, ketika diberi penghargaan tersebut oleh Presiden India, R. Venkataraman, Kapoor terkena serangan asma dan dilarikan menggunakan ambulan Presiden.