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Randhir Kapoor
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- Born 15 February 1947
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Film Director, Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter
- Father Raj Kapoor
- Mother Krishna Kapoor
- Spouse Babita Shivdasani (1971)
- Siblings Ritu Nanda, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Rima Jain
- Education Campion School, Mumbai
- Years active 1955-2014
- Children Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor
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ABOUT Randhir Kapoor
Randhir Kapoor: A Legacy in Hindi Cinema Randhir Kapoor, born February 15, 1947, is a veteran actor, producer, and director in Hindi cinema, belonging to the illustrious Kapoor family. Son of Raj Kapoor and grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor, he launched his career as a child artist in Shree 420 (1955). His acting debut came with the 1971 family drama, followed by roles in films like Jeet (1972), Hamrahi (1974), Lafange (1975), and Ponga Pandit (1975). He also featured in multi-starrers such as Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) and Haath Ki Safai (1974). While his career slowed after 1985, leading to a decade-long hiatus from acting, Kapoor's directorial venture, Henna (1991), garnered a Filmfare Best Director nomination. This romantic drama marked a significant achievement in his career. Married to actress Babita since 1971, they have two daughters, the well-known actresses Karisma and Kareena Kapoor. The couple separated in 1988 but reconciled in 2007. Kapoor’s career showcases a blend of acting and direction, solidifying his place within the renowned Kapoor family's cinematic legacy. His iconic roles and contributions to Hindi cinema continue to resonate with audiences. Recent updates on his professional activities are unavailable.
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RANDHIR KAPOOR NEWS
'Karisma Kapoor would cry': Kareena recalled sister's struggle as Bollywood didn't support her
July 23, 2026 8:14 pm
Randhir Kapoor and Babita stayed apart from 35 years as she raised their daughters - Karisma and Kareena - single handedly. When Karisma Kapoor started her Bollywood career, she didn't get any support from dad Randhir.
'I take full responsibility': When Randhir Kapoor opened up on his separation from Babita and his 'mistakes'
April 26, 2026 4:48 pm
In an old interview, Randhir Kapoor said he took 'full responsibility' for the breakdown of his marriage to Babita.
Randhir Kapoor joked about asking 'wealthy daughters' Kareena Kapoor-Karisma to adopt him after leaving them and wife Babita to fend for themselves: 'Horrible husband'
February 17, 2026 10:10 am
Randhir Kapoor has spoken about his ‘not-so-perfect’ marriage with Babita Kapoor and how he was a ‘horrible father’ to his daughters and actresses Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor
Karisma Kapoor was told ‘Kapoor girls don’t work in films’, dad Randhir Kapoor refused to support her, recalled Kareena Kapoor
December 24, 2025 6:57 pm
Kareena Kapoor Khan recalled that before Karisma Kapoor made her film debut in 1991, she faced resistance from within the Kapoor family, including from her father, Randhir Kapoor.
Dining with the Kapoors: How Ranbir Kapoor is related to Navya Naveli, decoding Kapoor family tree
November 22, 2025 7:38 am
Dining with the Kapoors: Here's everyone who was there, and everyone who was missing from the grand Kapoor family lunch as we decode the Kapoor family tree.
'Maine usko bola, Kapoor khud 350 hain': Randhir Kapoor recalled time daughter Kareena wanted to invite only 100 people to her wedding; navigating such conversations with parents
October 25, 2025 11:30 am
"Bambai mein jo pathhar uthao, usme se ek Kapoor hoga, aur actor banna chahta hoga," he recalled, to which Kareena had jokingly replied, "Agar aapko aur log bulaane ho toh apni shaadi mein bulao."
‘Are we hurting our child?’: What Kareena Kapoor’s story of her parents reuniting after decades apart tells us about love later in life and its ripple effect on adult children
July 03, 2025 5:25 pm
Calling it a spiritual moment for the family, she added, “That is something that has come a full circle for Karisma and me which is absolutely, it’s like a divine kind of intervention which has happened.”
Randhir Kapoor, Babita decided to 'spend old age holding hands' after years of staying apart, reveals Kareena Kapoor: 'A divine intervention for me, Karisma'
June 30, 2025 1:47 pm
Kareena Kapoor Khan explained how parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita decided to stay together now after living apart for many years after their marriage. She also spoke about how mother Babita was the 'primary parent' and brought them up to be 'two tigers' who carried Kapoor legacy forward.
‘We don’t need to run after anyone’s money’: When Randhir Kapoor called out Karisma’s ex-husband Sunjay Kapur during divorce battle; how allegations fuel stigma and shame
June 17, 2025 11:30 am
Karisma Kapoor’s lawyer, Kranti Sathe, dismissed Sunjay’s claims as “false,” stating that the “onus is on Sunjay to prove these allegations in the court.”
When Karisma Kapoor's father Randhir Kapoor said 'we don't need Sunjay Kapur's money, we are Kapoors': 'We don't run after...'
June 15, 2025 2:13 pm
Veteran actor Randhir Kapoor once revealed that he was opposed to the idea of his daughter Karisma Kapoor marrying industrialist Sunjay Kapur.
