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Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 14 December 1924
  • Place of Birth Peshawar
  • Occupation Film Producer, Film Director, Screenwriter, Film Editor, Film Actor
  • Father Prithviraj Kapoor
  • Mother Ramsarni Kapoor
  • Spouse Krishna Malhotra (1946)
  • Siblings Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor
  • Education Colonel Brown Cambridge School, St. Xavier's Collegiate School
  • Years active 1935-1988
  • Other names Ranbir Raj Kapoor, The First Showman Of Bollywood, The Greatest Show Man Of Indian Cinema, Charlie Chaplin Of Indian Cinema, Raj Sahab
  • Children Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Ritu Nanda, Rima Jain

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ABOUT Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Raj Kapoor (1924-1988), a towering figure in Hindi cinema, remains an iconic actor, director, and producer. Born in Peshawar, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, he inherited a theatrical legacy and built upon it, becoming synonymous with a unique brand of romantic tragedy and social commentary. His career spanned decades, marked by roles that transcended mere performance; he embodied characters, often inspired by Charlie Chaplin's Tramp, in films such as Awaara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955). Awaara's impact was such that it was ranked among Time magazine's "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" in 2005. His directorial ventures often showcased poignant narratives exploring social inequalities and the human spirit, garnering significant global recognition. Awaara and Boot Polish (1954) even competed for the Palme d'Or at Cannes. His films enjoyed considerable commercial success across Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Soviet Union. Kapoor's contributions were recognized with numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards and eleven Filmfare Awards. The Indian government honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1971, followed by the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988, India's highest cinematic honour. His legacy extends beyond individual achievements; he shaped the narrative landscape of Indian cinema, leaving an indelible mark on generations of filmmakers and actors.

Raj Kapoor FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Dhadaka
  • Dhadaka

    ( 1990 )

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  • Vakil Babu
  • Vakil Babu

    ( 1982 )

  • Gopichand Jasoos
  • Gopichand Jasoos

    ( 1982 )

  • Abdullah
  • Abdullah

    ( 1980 )

  • Ramu To Diwana Hai
  • Ramu To Diwana Hai

    ( 1980 )

  • Majnoon
  • Majnoon

    ( 1979 )

  • Naukri
  • Naukri

    ( 1978 )

  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime
  • Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime

    ( 1978 )

  • Chandi Sona
  • Chandi Sona

    ( 1977 )

  • Khaan Dost
  • Khaan Dost

    ( 1976 )

  • Do Jasoos
  • Do Jasoos

    ( 1975 )

  • Dharam Karam
  • Dharam Karam

    ( 1975 )

  • Mera Desh Mera Dharam
  • Mera Desh Mera Dharam

    ( 1973 )

  • Kal Aaj Aur Kal
  • Kal Aaj Aur Kal

    ( 1971 )

  • Mera Naam Joker
  • Mera Naam Joker

    ( 1970 )

  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar
  • Sapnon Ka Saudagar

    ( 1968 )

  • Diwana
  • Diwana

    ( 1967 )

  • Around the World
  • Around the World

    ( 1967 )

  • Teesri Kasam
  • Teesri Kasam

    ( 1966 )

  • Dulha Dulhan
  • Dulha Dulhan

    ( 1964 )

  • Sangam
  • Sangam

    ( 1964 )

  • Ek Dil Sau Afsane
  • Ek Dil Sau Afsane

    ( 1963 )

  • Dil Hi To Hai
  • Dil Hi To Hai

    ( 1963 )

  • Aashiq
  • Aashiq

    ( 1962 )

  • Nazrana
  • Nazrana

    ( 1961 )

  • Shriman Satyawadi
  • Shriman Satyawadi

    ( 1960 )

  • Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai
  • Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai

    ( 1960 )

  • Chhalia
  • Chhalia

    ( 1960 )

  • Do Ustad
  • Do Ustad

    ( 1959 )

  • Main Nashe Men Hoon
  • Main Nashe Men Hoon

    ( 1959 )

  • Kanhaiya
  • Kanhaiya

    ( 1959 )

  • Four Faces of India
  • Four Faces of India

    ( 1959 )

  • Anari
  • Anari

    ( 1959 )

  • Phir Subha Hogi
  • Phir Subha Hogi

    ( 1958 )

  • Parvarish
  • Parvarish

    ( 1958 )

  • Sharada
  • Sharada

    ( 1957 )

  • Chori Chori
  • Chori Chori

    ( 1956 )

  • Jagte Raho
  • Jagte Raho

    ( 1956 )

  • Shree 420
  • Shree 420

    ( 1955 )

  • Boot Polish
  • Boot Polish

    ( 1954 )

  • Dhoon
  • Dhoon

    ( 1953 )

  • Papi
  • Papi

    ( 1953 )

  • Aah
  • Aah

    ( 1953 )

  • Bewafa
  • Bewafa

    ( 1952 )

  • Amber
  • Amber

    ( 1952 )

  • Ashiana
  • Ashiana

    ( 1952 )

  • Anhonee
  • Anhonee

    ( 1952 )

  • Awara
  • Awara

    ( 1951 )

  • Jan Pahchan
  • Jan Pahchan

    ( 1950 )

  • Pyar
  • Pyar

    ( 1950 )

  • Sargam
  • Sargam

    ( 1950 )

  • Dastan
  • Dastan

    ( 1950 )

  • Bawre Nain
  • Bawre Nain

    ( 1950 )

  • Banwra
  • Banwra

    ( 1950 )

  • Madari
  • Madari

    ( 1950 )

  • Sunehre Din
  • Sunehre Din

    ( 1949 )

  • Parivartan
  • Parivartan

    ( 1949 )

  • Andaz
  • Andaz

    ( 1949 )

  • Barsaat
  • Barsaat

    ( 1949 )

  • Gopinath
  • Gopinath

    ( 1948 )

  • Amar Prem
  • Amar Prem

    ( 1948 )

  • Aag
  • Aag

    ( 1948 )

  • Jail Yatra
  • Jail Yatra

    ( 1947 )

  • Dil-Ki-Rani (Sweet-Heart)
  • Dil-Ki-Rani (Sweet-Heart)

    ( 1947 )

  • Chittor Vijay
  • Chittor Vijay

    ( 1947 )

  • Neel Kamal
  • Neel Kamal

    ( 1947 )

  • Valmiki
  • Valmiki

    ( 1946 )

  • Hamari Baat
  • Hamari Baat

    ( 1943 )

  • Gauri
  • Gauri

    ( 1943 )

  • Inquilab
  • Inquilab

    ( 1935 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Raj Kapoor AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor (Hindi) - 1971 Mera Naam Joker

  • Best Director (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Director (Hindi) - 1971 Mera Naam Joker

  • Best Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor (Hindi) - 1967 Teesri Kasam

  • Best Director (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Director (Hindi) - 1965 Sangam

  • Best Director
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Director - 1986 Ram Teri Ganga Maili

  • Best Editor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Editor - 1986 Ram Teri Ganga Maili

  • Best Director
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Director - 1983 Prem Rog

  • Best Editor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Editor - 1983 Prem Rog

  • Best Director
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Director - 1972 Mera Naam Joker

  • Best Director
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Director - 1965 Sangam

  • Best Editor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Editor - 1965 Sangam

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1962 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai

  • Best Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 1962 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1960 Anari

  • Best Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 1955 Boot Polish

  • The National Film Awards, India for - 1956 Shree 420

  • Best Director of the Millennium
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Best Director of the Millennium - 2001

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

RAJ KAPOOR NEWS

Rishi Kapoor once revealed his mom left home due to Raj Kapoor's affair with Vyjayanthimala; expert shares tips if your partner is cheating

September 09, 2024 5:30 pm

Rishi Kapoor revealed that when his father was involved with the actress, his mother, Krishna, decided to leave the family home along with the children.

When Raj Kapoor admitted he was 'never on beautiful terms' with wife Krishna Raj; she opened up about 'turmoil' in their marriage

September 08, 2024 9:52 pm

Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor's marriage went through many ups and downs, and they opened up about it in daughter Ritu Nanda's book.

Raj Kapoor 'burned himself with cigarette butts', wept bitterly in the bathtub after Nargis married Sunil Dutt: 'A great betrayal'

September 04, 2024 4:03 pm

Raj Kapoor was reportedly 'devastated' when Nargis married Sunil Dutt, and he viewed it as a 'betrayal' for years.

Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna Raj Kapoor left his home due to his affair with Vyjayanthimala: 'He tried to woo her, bought an apartment'

September 03, 2024 9:48 pm

Raj Kapoor's son Rishi Kapoor wrote about his father's affair with veteran actor Vyjanthimala in his memoir.

Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna welcomed Nargis at Rishi Kapoor's wedding despite their affair: 'My husband is a romantic, I understand the attraction'

September 01, 2024 3:41 pm

Despite Raj Kapoor and Nargis's past affair, Raj Kapoor's wife, Krishna, made Nargis feel comfortable and welcomed at their son Rishi Kapoor's wedding.

When Rishi Kapoor described father Raj Kapoor's affair with Nargis as 'a part of history': 'Not ashamed of this chapter in our lives'

August 07, 2024 12:50 pm

Raj Kapoor's affair with Nargis is the stuff of Bollywood legend, and his son, Rishi Kapoor, spoke about how it affected the family often.

Dimple Kapadia says she had leprosy when she was 12, led to meeting with Raj Kapoor: 'He wanted to meet the beautiful girl who...'

July 30, 2024 7:47 pm

Dimple Kapadia recalled suffering from leprosy at the age of 12 and how her medical condition led to a meeting with Raj Kapoor.

Massive crowds stopped Prem Chopra's train at every station, asked him to perform: 'Raj Kapoor didn't tell me...'

July 23, 2024 3:31 pm

Prem Chopra said that he was asked to give a mini performance at every train station where people crowded to watch him.

Rahul Rawail recalls Rishi Kapoor inviting him to Mera Naam Joker set, saying 'pretty girls from Russia are there'

July 22, 2024 8:59 pm

Bollywood director-editor Rahul Rawail recently opened up about his relationship with Rishi Kapoor and what Raj Kapoor said when he first approached the filmmaker to join him as an assistant.

Mukesh: Forced to sell dry fruit after his first film flopped, he went on to become the voice and 'rooh' of Raj Kapoor

August 05, 2024 10:11 pm

On the legendary singer Mukesh's birth anniversary today (July 22), we look at how he went on to become one of the greatest singers of India and the voice of Raj Kapoor despite not having training in classical music.

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