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Raj Kapoor
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- 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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- Dhadaka,
- Shammi Kapoor,
- Awaara
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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.
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RAJ KAPOOR NEWS
Abused by mother, Bollywood's biggest child star would be denied food after slaving all day, danced for money on stage; no one from Bollywood attended her funeral
August 12, 2025 3:11 pm
Made to slave away for four shifts daily, Bollywood's highest-paid child star was sent to bed hungry. She couldn't make it as an adult, and made a living dubbing for Sridevi in Hindi films before her death at the age of 51.
Raj Kapoor thought son Rishi Kapoor 'paagal hogaya hai' after Karz flopped, told Subhash Ghai to fix him: 'He fell ill'
July 31, 2025 11:29 am
Rishi Kapoor went into a shell after Karz underperformed at the box office upon release; his concerned father, Raj Kapoor, had to get on a call with director Subhash Ghai.
‘Raj Kapoor was reduced to dust after making Mera Naam Joker, spiralled into debt,’ says Mahesh Bhatt: ‘Those were very trying times for him’
July 28, 2025 4:40 pm
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Raj Kapoor went broke trying to bankroll his now-iconic film Mera Naam Joker (1970), but the film bombed at the box office.
Bollywood's 'Zohra Jabeen' who worked with Raj Kapoor, Yash Chopra, Karan Johar quit industry over disrespect; nobody from industry attended her funeral
July 12, 2025 4:11 pm
Achala Sachdev gained popularity with Yash Chopra’s Waqt, where the song Ae Meri Zohra Jabeen was picturised on her. Later, she went on to work with legends like Raj Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, among many others.
Why Guru Dutt's first feature Baazi remains the film Bollywood still owes a debt to, Raj Kapoor did it in his own style in Shree 420
July 15, 2025 5:44 pm
Gutu Dutt's 100th birth anniversary: So seminal was Guru Dutt's Baazi that just four years later, Raj Kapoor crafted his own interpretation of it in Shree 420.
'Distributors abandoned Raj Kapoor after Mera Naam Joker, same people who'd beg for his movies were making demands': Raza Murad
July 05, 2025 5:58 pm
The Showman of Hindi cinema, Raj Kapoor, delivered a massive flop with Mera Naam Joker, which tarnished his reputation in the industry and left him struggling for money.
Golden age star, who worked with Sanjeev Kumar, Uttam Kumar, didn't appear in public for 36 years on a holy man's suggestion; rejected Raj Kapoor's 'personality'
June 20, 2025 4:33 pm
Suchitra Sen lived the last 36 years of her life away from the public eye after enjoying years of stardom. She even refused to accept Dadasaheb Phalke award in person.
Zeenat Aman remembers first on-screen kiss with Shashi Kapoor that caused an 'uproar' but was 'quite chaste'
June 19, 2025 4:25 pm
Zeenat Aman spoke about her Satyam Shivam Sundaram co-star Shashi Kapoor and said that she had a crush on him as a teenger.
'Rishi Kapoor said I was the one who was naked, why did you say no?': Aruna Irani recalls how Raj Kapoor convinced her to do Bobby scene
June 17, 2025 2:29 pm
Veteran actor Aruna Irani revealed that Rishi Kapoor later confronted her about her initial refusal to do the Bobby scene where he was naked.
Bollywood's most celebrated Golden Age writer died penniless, burdened by heavy debts; Javed Akhtar blamed Raj Kapoor
June 14, 2025 11:48 am
It was Raj Kapoor who spotted Shailendra at a mushaira in Bombay and offered him the chance to work with him on his film Aag.
