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Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor

Actor · 1952–2020 · Bombay, Maharashtra, India

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Biography

Rishi Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. He was the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award in a career that spanned 50 years. Born into the Kapoor family,he made his debut as an adolescent, in his father Raj Kapoor's film Mera Naam Joker (1970), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. As an adult, his first lead role was opposite Dimple Kapadia in the teen romance Bobby (1973), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Between 1973 and 2000, Kapoor starred as the romantic lead in 92 films. Some of his notable films during this period include Khel Khel Mein (1975), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Sargam (1979), Karz (1980), Prem Rog (1982), Saagar (1985), Nagina (1986), Chandni (1989), Henna (1991) and Deewana (1992). For his performance in Do Dooni Chaar (2010), he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. His final film appearance was in Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), which was released posthumously. Kapoor met his wife, actress Neetu Singh while working in films on film set. They have 2 children. He died of leukemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rishi Kapoor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acted in 134

2020s

  1. 2022

    Sharmaji Namkeen

    Brij Gopal Sharma

2010s

  1. 2019

    The Body

    Jairaj Rawal

  2. Jhootha Kahin Ka

    Yograj Singh

  3. 2018
  4. Mulk

    Murad Ali Mohammed

  5. Manto

    Film Producer

  6. 102 Not Out

    Babulal Vakharia

  7. 2017

    Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi

    Monty Tondon

  8. 2016

    Dastaan-E-Rafi

    Movie

  9. Sanam Re

    Dadu

  10. 2015

    Wedding Pullav

    Luv Kapoor

  11. All Is Well

    Mr. Bhajanglal Bhalla

  12. 2014

    Kaanchi

    Jumar B. Kakda

  13. 2013
  14. D-Day

    Iqbal Seth

  15. 2012
  16. 2011

    Tell Me O Kkhuda

    Altaf Zardari

  17. Patiala House

    Gurtej Singh Kahlon a.k.a. Bauji

  18. 2010

    Do Dooni Chaar

    Santosh Duggal

2000s

  1. 2009

    Chintu Ji

    Chintu

  2. Love Aaj Kal

    Veer Singh Panesar (Older)

  3. Kal Kissne Dekha

    Siddharth Verma

  4. Delhi-6

    Ali

  5. 2008
  6. 2007
  7. Sambar Salsa

    Om Suri

  8. Namastey London

    Manmohan Malhotra

  9. Don't Stop Dreaming

    Groovy

  10. 2006
  11. 2005

    Pyaar Mein Twist

    Yash Khurana

  12. 2004
  13. 2003

    Tehzeeb

    Movie

  14. Love at Times Square

    Special Appearance

  15. Kucch To Hai

    Professor Bakshi

  16. 2002

    Yeh Hai Jalwa

    Rajesh Purushottam Mittal

  17. 2001

    Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi

    Raj Khanna

  18. 2000

    Raju Chacha

    Siddhant Rai

  19. Karobaar

    Advocate Amar Saxena / Rohit Sinha

1990s

  1. 1999

    Jai Hind

    Gulroz

  2. 1997

    Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha

    CBI Officer Karan Saxena

  3. 1996

    Daraar

    Raj Malhotra

  4. 1995
  5. Saajan Ki Baahon Mein

    Sagar

  6. 1994

    Ghar Ki Izzat

    Mohan Kumar

  7. Prem Yog

    Rajkumar Raju

  8. Eena Meena Deeka

    Eena

  9. Pehla Pehla Pyar

    Raj Singh

  10. Saajan Ka Ghar

    Amar Khanna

  11. 1993

    Gurudev

    Inspector Dev Kumar

  12. Sadhna

    Karan

  13. Anmol

    Prem

  14. Dhartiputra

    Movie

  15. Izzat Ki Roti

    Movie

  16. Sahibaan

    Gopi

  17. Shreemaan Aashique

    Movie

  18. 1992

    Honeymoon

    Suraj Verma

  19. Bol Radha Bol

    Kishan Malhotra / Tony

  20. Inteha Pyar Ki

    Rohit

  21. 1991

    Banjaran

    Kumar Singh Sesodia / Suraj

  22. Henna

    Chander Prakash

  23. Ajooba

    Hassan

  24. Ghar Parivaar

    Movie

  25. 1990

    Sheshnaag

    Bhola

  26. Azaad Desh Ke Gulam

    Vijay Shrivastav / Chanakya

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. Khoj

    Movie

  3. Paraya Ghar

    Arun

  4. Naqab

    Imran

  5. Hathyar

    Samiulla Khan

  6. 1988

    Gharana

    Vijay Mehra

  7. Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani

    Ram Dhanraj

  8. Hamara Khandaan

    Vishal (Chanderprakash's Son)

  9. 1987

    Khudgarz

    Singing Tramp

  10. Sindoor

    Mr. Kumar (Guest Appearance)

  11. Hawalaat

    Shyam

  12. Pyar Ke Kabil

    Movie

  13. 1986

    Dosti Dhushmani

    Advocate Prakash

  14. Nagina

    Rajiv

  15. Ek Chadar Maili Si

    Mangal

  16. Naseeb Apna Apna

    Kishan Singh

  17. 1985

    Zamana

    Ravi Kumar

  18. Saagar

    Ravi

  19. Sitamgar

    Jai

  20. Tawaif

    Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusuf Zahi

  21. 1984

    Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan

    Salim Ahmed Salim

  22. 1983

    Coolie

    Sunny

  23. Bade Dil Wala

    Amrit Kumar Saxena / Vijay Kumar Gupta

  24. 1982

    Deedar-E-Yaar

    Javed Syed Ali Khan

  25. Prem Rog

    Devdhar 'Dev'

  26. Yeh Vaada Raha

    Vikram Rai Bahadur

  27. 1981

    Zamaane ko Dikhana hai

    Ravi Nanda

  28. Katilon Ke Kaatil

    Munna

  29. 1980

    Do Premee

    Chetan

  30. Karz

    Monty

  31. Aap Ke Deewane

    Ram

  32. Dhan Daulat

    Lucky R. Saxena

  33. Gunahgaar

    Amar

1970s

  1. 1979

    Duniya Meri Jeb Mein

    Vishal Khanna

  2. Jhoota Kahin Ka

    Ajay Rai

  3. Sargam

    Movie

  4. 1978

    Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

    Vishal Rai

  5. Pati Patni Aur Woh

    Cameo

  6. Naya Daur

    Movie

  7. Anjane Mein

    Raja

  8. Badaltey Rishtey

    Manohar Dhani

  9. 1977
  10. Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

    Rajesh

  11. Amar Akbar Anthony

    Akbar

  12. 1976

    Laila-Majnu

    Majnu / Kaish Amari

  13. Ginny And Johnny

    Movie

  14. Barood

    Anup D. 'Pappu' Saxena

  15. 1975

    Zinda Dil

    Arun Sharma / Kewal Sharma

  16. Khel Khel Mein

    Movie

  17. Rafoo Chakkar

    Dev

  18. 1974

    Zehreela Insaan

    Arjun Singh

  19. 1973
  20. 1970

    Mera Naam Joker

    Young Raju

Directed 1

1990s

  1. 1999

    Aa ab Laut Chalen

    Director

Sound 1

1980s

  1. 1981

    Zamaane ko Dikhana hai

    Playback Singer

Produced 1

1990s

  1. 1999

    Aa ab Laut Chalen

    Producer

Appearances12

2010s

  1. 2016
  2. Chalk N Duster

    Host Of The Quiz Contest

  3. 2014

    The Anupam Kher Show

    Himself · 1 episode

  4. 2013

2000s

  1. 2008

    Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

    Self · 2 episodes

  2. 2004

1980s

  1. 1988

    Akarshan

    Self

  2. 1987

    Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema

    Self

  3. 1986

    Living Legend - Raj Kapoor

    Self (archive footage)

  4. 1983

    Naukar Biwi Ka

    Himself in the song 'Kya Naam Hai Tera'