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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

Raj Kapoor didn't allow women of the family to work; Mumtaz recalls cancelling wedding with Shammi Kapoor: 'He didn't cast me in Mera Naam Joker...'

April 30, 2025 12:48 pm

Veteran actor Mumtaz said that Raj Kapoor didn't cast her in Mera Naam Joker because she could've potentially been a Kapoor family 'bahu', and that wearing short clothes was out of the question.

Georgian musician surprises Indian with Raj Kapoor song: ‘Didn’t have white man vibing to Mera Joota Hai Japani on my 2025 bingo card’

April 22, 2025 4:22 pm

Travel content creator Shreya posted a video of a Georgian accordion player serenading her with the classic tune from the 1955 Hindi film 'Shree 420'.

Manoj Kumar offered to re-edit Raj Kapoor's 4-hour-long Mera Naam Joker: 'Dad respected Raj saab, wanted to change the shape of the film' 

April 18, 2025 11:44 am

Manoj Kumar's son said that his father offered to re-edit Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker so they could change the shape of the film.

Randhir Kapoor borrowed money from wife Babita to buy a new car after beggar made fun of him, dad Raj Kapoor gave him a reality check: 'Even if I travel in a bus...'

April 10, 2025 6:13 pm

When Randhir Kapoor suggested that his father Raj Kapoor should also buy a fancy new car like him, the thespian's response floored him.

‘Put his head on my lap and started crying’: As Manoj Kumar passes away, a look back at his most emotional moment with Raj Kapoor; expert on impact of misunderstandings

April 04, 2025 10:58 pm

Manoj Kumar, who passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 86, had often spoken fondly of this moment as one of the most emotional in his life.

'Love happened to us very unexpectedly, but..' Aadar Jain reveals how he fell in love with wife Alekha Advani

March 24, 2025 1:38 pm

In the sixth grade, Alekha tried to copy answers from the boy sitting next to her, and 20 years later, she ended up marrying him.

Inside iconic Bollywood Holi parties, then and now: RK Studio's legendary Holi to Bachchan celebration and Shah Rukh-Gauri's bash

March 14, 2025 9:39 am

Holi 2025: Some photos and videos from memorable Bollywood Holi parties over the years -- hosted by the Kapoors at RK Studio, by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri and also by Amitabh Bachchan on the lawns of his home, Prateeksha.

Kareena Kapoor transforms into Raj Kapoor, Nargis as she dances on IIFA stage; Madhuri Dixit grooves to 'Choli Ki Peeche' 

March 10, 2025 9:10 am

At IIFA 2025, Kareena Kapoor paid tribute to her grandfather Raj Kapoor by recreating his iconic songs, while Madhuri Dixit mesmerized the audience with her evergreen dance hits.

When Raj Kapoor accepted relationship with Nargis, explained why he never left wife Krishna to marry her: 'My wife is not my...'

February 17, 2025 4:38 pm

Raj Kapoor justified his actions by claiming that the women in his life -- wife Krishna Kapoor and actor Nargis -- knew they were not mere substitutes for one another and nor did they perceive themselves as secondary to anyone else.

'I was a horrible man who drank...': Randhir Kapoor on his marriage and separation from wife Babita and the crucial role Raj Kapoor played

February 15, 2025 8:58 am

Randhir Kapoor and Babita got engaged on May 12, 1971 at Babita's residence and on November 6, 1971, Randhir and Babita got married in a Punjabi wedding at the Kapoor residence.

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