Rishi Kapoor movies & biography
Rishi 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.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1952 |
| Died | 30 April 2020 (aged 67) |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Latest release | Besharam (2013) |
Best Rishi Kapoor movies
Daraar
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Fanaa
Eena Meena Deeka
Agneepath
SheshnaagCareer overview
Rishi Kapoor was born on 4 September 1952 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. 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. In the later phase of his career, he appeared in films such as All Is Well (2015) as Mr. Bhajanglal Bhalla, Kapoor & Sons (2016) as Amarjeet Kapoor, Sanam Re (2016) as Dadu, Mulk (2018) as Murad Ali Mohammed, Manto (2018) as a Film Producer, Rajma Chawal (2018) as Raj Mathur, and 102 Not Out (2018) as Babulal Vakharia. His final film appearance was in Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), in which he played Brij Gopal Sharma; the film was released posthumously. Kapoor met his wife, actress Neetu Singh, while working in films on a film set. They have 2 children. He died of leukemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67.
Rishi Kapoor movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Besharam | Chulbul Chautala | 4.6 TMDB |
| 2013 | Chashme Baddoor | Mr. Joseph Furtado | 4.7 TMDB |
| 2012 | Jab Tak Hai Jaan | Imraan (Special Appearance) | 7.0 TMDB |
| 2012 | Agneepath | Rauf Lala | 6.4 TMDB |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Zulfikar Ali Beg | 6.7 TMDB |
| 1996 | Daraar | Raj Malhotra | 7.6 TMDB |
| 1996 | Prem Granth | Somen | 5.2 TMDB |
| 1994 | Eena Meena Deeka | Eena | 6.7 TMDB |
| 1990 | Sheshnaag | Bhola | 5.3 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What was Rishi Kapoor's latest movie?
Rishi Kapoor's final film appearance was in Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), where he played Brij Gopal Sharma. The film was released posthumously.
What was Rishi Kapoor's debut film?
Rishi Kapoor 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. His first lead role was in Bobby (1973).
What is Rishi Kapoor's age and birthplace?
Rishi Kapoor was born on 4 September 1952 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He died on 30 April 2020, aged 67.
What are Rishi Kapoor's best-known films?
Rishi Kapoor's notable films include Bobby (1973), 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). He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) for Do Dooni Chaar (2010).
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