Biography
Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema", his work enjoyed immense popularity and widespread acclaim not only within India but in parts of Eastern Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa and the Soviet bloc. Among Kapoor's numerous accolades are three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India, the Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian honor) in 1971 for his contributions to the arts, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, in 1987. Kapoor's acting style was inspired by Charlie Chaplin and he played characters based on The Tramp in films such as Awaara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955). His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" by Time magazine in 2005; Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954), which he produced, competed for the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 and 1955 respectively.
Acted in 64
1990s
- 1991
Nargis
Movie
1980s
- 1984
Kim
Policeman
- 1982
Gopichand Jasoos
Gopichand Jasoos
- 1980
Abdullah
Abdullah
1970s
- 1978
Naukri
Swaraj Singh
- 1977
Chandi Sona
Gypsy Singer
- 1976
Khaan Dost
Havaldar Ramdin Pandey
- 1975
Dharam Karam
Ashok 'Bonga Babu' Kumar
Do Jasoos
Dharamchand Jasoos
- 1973
Mera Desh Mera Dharam
Dr. Bannerjee
- 1971
Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Ram B. Kapoor
- 1970
Mera Naam Joker
Raju
1960s
- 1968
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Raj Kumar
- 1967
Around The World
Raj Singh
Diwana
Pyare
- 1966
Teesri Kasam
Hiramani
- 1964
Sangam
Flight Lt. Sundar Khanna
Dulha Dulhan
Raj Kumar
- 1963
Dil Hi To Hai
Yusuf / Chand / Khan
Ek Dil Sau Afsane
Shekhar
- 1962
Aashiq
Gopal / Uday Kumar
- 1961
Nazrana
Rajesh
- 1960
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Raju
Chhalia
Chhalia
Shriman Satyawadi
Vijaykumar
1950s
- 1959
Char Dil Char Rahen
Govinda
Anari
Raj Kumar
Main Nashe Mein Hoon
Ram Das Khanna
Do Ustad
Raj Kumar / Raju / Rajan / Raj Kapoor
- 1958
Phir Subha Hogi
Ram
Parvarish
Raja J. Singh
- 1957
Sharada
Chiranjeev/Shekhar
- 1956
Jagte Raho
Peasant
Chori Chori
Sagar
- 1955
Shree 420
Ranbir Raj / Raj Kumar of Pipli
- 1953
Paapi
Raju / Swami Satyananand
Dhoon
Raj
Aah
Raj Rai Bahadur
- 1952
Anhonee
Advocate Rajkumar Saxena
Ashiana
Raju
Amber
Raj
Bewafa
Raj
- 1951
- 1950
Banwra
Movie
Sargam
Vinod
Bawre Nain
Chand
Dastan
Raj
Pyar
Banke
Jan Pahchan
Anil
1940s
- 1949
Parivartan
Ganesh
Andaz
Rajan
Barsaat
Pran
Sunehre Din
Premendra
- 1948
Aag
Kewal
Amar Prem
Movie
Gopinath
Mohan
- 1947
Chittor Vijay
Movie
Neel Kamal
Madhusudan
Jail Yatra
Movie
Dil Ki Rani
Madhav
- 1946
Valmiki
Movie
- 1943
Gauri
Movie
Hamari Baat
Movie
1930s
- 1935
Inquilab
Movie
Produced 17
1980s
- 1982
Prem Rog
Producer
- 1981
Biwi O Biwi
Producer
1970s
- 1978
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Producer
- 1973
- 1971
Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Producer
- 1970
Mera Naam Joker
Producer
1960s
- 1964
Sangam
Producer
- 1960
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Producer
1950s
- 1957
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
Producer
- 1956
Jagte Raho
Producer
- 1955
Shree 420
Producer
- 1954
Boot Polish
Producer
- 1953
Aah
Producer
- 1951
1940s
- 1949
Barsaat
Producer
- 1948
Aag
Producer
Directed 11
1980s
- 1985
- 1982
Prem Rog
Director
1970s
- 1978
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Director
- 1973
- 1970
Mera Naam Joker
Director
1960s
- 1964
Sangam
Director
1950s
- 1955
Shree 420
Director
- 1951
1940s
- 1949
Barsaat
Director
- 1948
Aag
Director
- 1945
Begum
Assistant Director
Edited 5
1980s
- 1985
- 1982
Prem Rog
Editor
1970s
- 1978
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Editor
- 1973
1960s
- 1964
Sangam
Editor
Wrote 1
1980s
- 1985
Other crew 1
1950s
- 1957
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
Presenter
Appearances5
1980s
- 1987
Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema
Self
- 1986
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
Self
- 1981
Indian Talkie
Self
1950s
- 1954
Boot Polish
Himself