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 Pa 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.
Filmography
all 75
Movies 75
Producer 5
Director 4
self 2
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)
Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
Kim (1984)
Prem Rog (1982)
Vakil Babu (1982)
Gopichand Jasoos (1982)
Biwi O Biwi (1981)
Naseeb (1981)
Abdullah (1980)
Naukri (1978)
Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978)
Chandi Sona (1977)
Khaan Dost (1976)
Dharam Karam (1975)
Do Jasoos (1975)
Bobby (1973)
Mera Desh Mera Dharam (1973)
Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971)
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968)
Diwana (1967)
Around The World (1967)
Teesri Kasam (1966)
Sangam (1964)
Dulha Dulhan (1964)
Ek Dil Sau Afsane (1963)
Aashiq (1962)
Nazrana (1961)
Chhalia (1960)
Shriman Satyawadi (1960)
Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)
Anari (1959)
Kanhaiya (1959)
Do Ustad (1959)
Main Nashe Mein Hoon (1959)
Phir Subha Hogi (1958)
Parvarish (1958)
Sharada (1957)
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957)
Jagte Raho (1956)
Chori Chori (1956)
Shree 420 (1955)
Boot Polish (1954)
Paapi (1953)
Dhoon (1953)
Aah (1953)
Anhonee (1952)
Ashiana (1952)
Awaara (1951)
Banwra (1950)
Pyar (1950)
Sargam (1950)
Bawre Nain (1950)
Andaz (1949)
Barsaat (1949)
Parivartan (1949)
Sunehre Din (1949)
Aag (1948)
Amar Prem (1948)
Gopinath (1948)
Neel Kamal (1947)
Dil Ki Rani (1947)
Jail Yatra (1947)
Valmiki (1946)
Gauri (1943)
Hamari Baat (1943)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-12-14
Deathday
1988-06-02 (63 years old)
Birth Place
Peshawar, Pakistan
Religion
Hinduism
Height
Relationships
Krishna Kapoor (1946 - 1988)
Children
Ritu Nanda, Rajiv Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rima Jain
Father
Prithviraj Kapoor
Mother
Ramsarni Kapoor
Siblings
Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor
Relatives
Rajendra Nath, Premnath, Narendra Nath
Citizenships
British Raj, India
Also Known As
राज कपूर, Ranbir Raj Kapoor, Радж Капур, რაჯ კაპური
Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Filmfare Award for Best Director, Pa Bhushan
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