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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
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.
Rishi Kapoor fought with Neetu Kapoor in a flight when she didn't allow him to eat cake, recalls Vir Das: 'Heard some chikad-chikad and then...'
July 17, 2025 6:55 pm
In a recent podcast, Vir Das recalled a fight between Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor over a piece of cake in a business class flight.
25 years of Jaideep Sahni: From Chak De! India to Khosla ka Ghosla, how the screenwriting genius consistently chronicled a country’s struggle to understand itself
July 15, 2025 10:09 am
In a career spanning 25 years, Jaideep Sahni has written eight films and worked with stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit.
Rishi Kapoor, Katrina Kaif got up and left when it was time for Vir Das' close-up: 'They had umbrellas, I was left to bake in sun'
July 12, 2025 1:55 pm
Vir Das played 'prospective groom number three' in the film Namastey London. The Akshay Kumar-starrer was his Bollywood debut.
'Rajesh Khanna slapped Raza Murad for spending time with Dimple Kapadia': Senior actor says he wanted to 'beat up' person who spread this rumour
July 10, 2025 11:04 am
Raza Murad revealed he never met Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia at the same time. The couple were married for over a decade, before they separated in 1984.
Poonam Dhillon recalls working with Rishi Kapoor, says she learnt a lot from him: 'He could sing sad songs with a smile'
June 30, 2025 8:47 pm
In a recent interview, Poonam Dhillon opened up about her memories of working with late actor Rishi Kapoor.
Shah Rukh Khan asked Nadeem-Shravan for 'one hit song' during Deewana, they said 'kya bakwas karta hai': 'Bechara achcha ladka hai'
June 27, 2025 4:28 pm
Shah Rukh Khan requested Nadeem-Shravan for a hit song for his debut film, as he felt they were giving all hit songs to Rishi Kapoor.
Dawood Ibrahim's brother Noora secretly wrote Bollywood songs; penned lyrics of tracks featuring Rishi Kapoor and Salman Khan
June 21, 2025 6:00 pm
Dawood Ibrahim's brother, fondly known as Noora, secretly wrote several Bollywood songs. Some of them still carry his name, till this day.
Bollywood star who worked with Rishi Kapoor, Shabana Azmi was arrested for trying to enter an ashram, has been missing for 20 years despite Rishi trying to find him
June 19, 2025 6:47 pm
Karz and Arth actor Raj Kiran went missing in the early 2000s after he moved to the US. He was facing some mental health issues but after his move to the US, his family did not stay in touch with him.
'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.
