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Rishi Kapoor
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- Born 4 September 1952
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Film Actor
- Father Raj Kapoor
- Mother Krishna Kapoor
- Spouse Neetu Singh (1980)
- Siblings Ritu Nanda, Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Rima Jain
- Education Campion School, Mumbai, Colonel Brown Cambridge School
- Years active 1970-2020
- Children Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani
Related Other Pages:
- Sharmaji Namkeen,
- Ritu Nanda,
- Bobby
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ABOUT Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor: A Legacy in Indian Cinema Rishi Kapoor, a name synonymous with romantic heroism and nuanced character acting in Hindi cinema, passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67. His five-decade-long career, marked by both critical acclaim and box-office success, cemented his status as one of Bollywood's most celebrated actors. Born into the illustrious Kapoor family, his cinematic journey began as a child artist in his father Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker, earning him a National Film Award. His breakthrough came with Bobby (1973), a teen romance opposite Dimple Kapadia, which catapulted him to stardom and won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The 1970s and 80s saw him dominate the romantic lead roles, starring in numerous blockbusters including Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Chandni, and Nagina. Kapoor’s versatility shone through as he transitioned to character roles in the 2000s. His performances in films like Hum Tum, Fanaa, Agneepath, and Kapoor & Sons garnered widespread critical praise, earning him Filmfare Awards for Best Actor (Critics) and Best Supporting Actor. His final film, Sharmaji Namkeen, released posthumously, showcased his enduring talent. He received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, a testament to his enduring contribution to Indian cinema. Beyond his screen presence, Kapoor was known for his outspoken nature and his strong family bonds with his wife, actress Neetu Singh, and their two children. His untimely death due to leukemia marked a significant loss for the Indian film industry.
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RISHI KAPOOR NEWS
'Neetu Kapoor played a big role in reining in the brat within Rishi Kapoor', recalls Do Dooni Chaar director Habib Faisal
October 09, 2025 10:03 pm
In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, filmmaker Habib Faisal opens up about his directorial debut Do Dooni Chaar, learning filmmaking from Rishi Kapoor, and the autobiographical roots of the story.
Twinkle Khanna recalls being called Rishi Kapoor’s 'illegitimate daughter': 'When you were in your mother's stomach, I serenaded her'
October 01, 2025 9:58 pm
Rishi Kapoor’s daughter-in-law and actor Alia Bhatt, along with Varun Dhawan, who worked with the late actor in their debut film Student of the Year, recalled their special memories with him on Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s show.
'Shashi Kapoor cut eight-hour shift to two, Rishi Kapoor said he’d leave by 6 pm': Tinnu Anand
September 28, 2025 2:28 am
Tinnu Anand opened up about the tough time he had directing Shashi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.
Farah Khan recalls when Rishi Kapoor tried to bully her; reveals his response when she cried hearing his cancer diagnosis: 'Chup baith yaar'
September 23, 2025 12:10 pm
Farah Khan also recalled how she gave it back to Rishi Kapoor on the sets of Hum Dono, one of her first films as a choreographer, after he tried to bully her.
Film family scion reveals father declined to launch him, rejected by Aditya Chopra for being ‘too young'; still looks for work
September 14, 2025 8:08 am
The actor was trained alongside Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan and Uday Chopra. However, Rishi Kapoor advised his father to not expose him to films.
'Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's viral beach pics were leaked by someone close to them', reveals paparazzo Manav Manglani years after scandal
September 05, 2025 11:41 am
Paparazzo Manav Manglani claimed that the viral beach pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kapoor were leaked by someone close to them.
Ranbir Kapoor applauds father Rishi Kapoor in old video, daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt remembers him on 73rd birth anniversary
September 04, 2025 4:35 pm
On his birth anniversary, Neetu Kapoor shared an old video of Rishi Kapoor, in which their son Ranbir Kapoor can also be seen praising the late actor. Alia Bhatt reshared the clip while remembering him on social media.
'The Kapoors would laugh at us, but watched our films': Bollywood's 'other' film family also came from Pak, attained 'sleazy' success
September 03, 2025 2:47 pm
Hailing from the Sindh province in modern-day Pakistan, the Ramsinghania family moved to Mumbai after the Partition. The patriarch was penniless and destitute, and desperate for money, he decided to join the film business as Ramsay brothers.
Rishi Kapoor was launched by debt-ridden Raj Kapoor who had lost RK Studio, properties after a colossal failure: 'I was polluted by success'
September 04, 2025 11:36 am
Rishi Kapoor’s entry into films with Bobby wasn’t the result of a carefully crafted strategy, but was born out of necessity. It was a desperate attempt to rescue RK Studios and to pull his father, Raj Kapoor, out of the clutches of mounting debt.
‘These things show their class’: When Rishi Kapoor lashed out at Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor for mocking son Ranbir; what happens when jokes go too far?
August 04, 2025 1:25 pm
Deepika clarified later that it was said in jest, stating, "We’re all friends and if Ranbir doesn’t have a problem with it, I don’t see why anyone else should.”
