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Rishi Kapoor  

Rishi Kapoor.  
Born 4 September 1952 (age 62)
Chembur, Mumbai, India  
Ethnicity Punjabi  
Alma mater Mayo College, Ajmer &
Campion School, Mumbai  
Occupation Actor, Producer, Director  
Years active 1970, 1973–2015  
Spouse(s) Neetu Singh (1979–2015)  
Children Riddhima Kapoor Sahni
Ranbir Kapoor  
Parent(s) Raj Kapoor
Krishna Kapoor  
Relatives Randhir Kapoor (Brother)
Rajiv Kapoor (Brother)
Ritu Nanda (Sister)
Reema Jain (Sister)
See Kapoor family
Rishi Kapoor (born 4 September 1952) [1] is an Indian Bollywood actor, film producer and director. He received the National Film Award in 1971, for his debut role as a child artist, and Filmfare Best Actor Award for Bobby in 1974 as well as a number of other awards including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
Contents
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1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 1970-1979
2.2 1980-2000
2.3 2001-present
3 Personal life
4 Awards
5 Filmography
6 Television
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
Early life[edit]
Main article: Kapoor family
Kapoor was born in Chembur, Mumbai in Punjabi Khatri family[2] as Rishi Raj Kapoor. He was the second son of film director and star Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Campion School, Mumbai and Mayo College, Ajmer. His brothers, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, are also actors.
Career[edit]
1970-1979[edit]
Rishi Kapoor debuted in his father's 1970 film, Mera Naam Joker, playing a child. Kapoor had his first lead role opposite Dimple Kapadia in the 1973 film Bobby. In an interview in 2012, he stated "There was a misconception that the film was made to launch me as an actor. The film was actually made to pay the debts of Mera Naam Joker. Dad wanted to make a teenage love story and he did not have money to cast Rajesh Khanna in the film".[3] Since then, he played leading roles as the romantic lead in 92 films between 1973 and 2000. As per Indian express, he did 41 multi-hero films and 51 solo hero films from 1973-2000.[4] He appeared opposite his future wife Neetu Singh in 12 films, namely, Khel Khel Mein (1975), Rafoo Chakkar (1975), Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979) Zehreela Insaan (1974), Zinda Dil (1975), Doosara Aadmi (1977), Anjane Mein(1978), Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979) and Dhan Daulat (1980). and guest appearances in Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978),
1980-2000[edit]
His films as solo lead hero from 1973-1997 include Bobby, Laila Majnu, Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz (1980), Prem Rog (1982),Nagina (1986), Chandni (1989), Honeymoon, Banjaran, Henna and Bol Radha Bol. Other films include Khel Khel Mein, Kabhi Kabhie, Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Badalte Rishtey, Aap Ke Deewane, Saagar then from 1989 with Ajooba, Deewana (1992), Damini – Lightning (1993), Gurudev (1994), Daraar (1996) and Karobaar(2000). In 1999 he directed the film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, starringRajesh Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal and Jaspal Bhatti. His last film as a romantic lead was the delayed Karobaar: The Business of Love(2000).
2001-present[edit]
He moved on to supporting roles in the 2000s. He has since appeared in films like Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002), Hum Tum (2004), Fanaa (2006), Namastey London (2007), Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Patiala House (2010). He also appeared in the British films Don't Stop Dreaming (2007) and Sambar Salsa (2008). He reunited onscreen with Neetu Singh in the film Do Dooni Chaar (2010).
Rishi Kapoor has acted in Heena, directed by his brother Randhir Kapoor and his father, Raj Kapoor, and in Prem Granth, a movie produced by the three Kapoor brothers (Rishi, Randhir and Rajiv Kapoor, directed by Rajiv Kapoor).
He also acted in the movie Chintu Ji in which he plays himself. In 2012 he appeared in a villainous role in Agneepath and in the multi-starrer Housefull 2 where he appeared with brother Randhir Kapoor for the first time after Khazana in mid 80s. He made a cameo appearance in Yash Chopra's last film as a director, Jab Tak Hai Jaan along with his wife. His role in the 2013 film Shuddh Desi Romance was praised as being "charming",[5] "delightful" and "supreme performance".[6]
As of 18 May 2013, around 7 of his films are scheduled for release in year 2013.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Rishi Kapoor married actress Neetu Singh on 22 January 1980. The couple have two children; actor Ranbir Kapoor and designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahani. Rishi is the paternal uncle of actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.
Awards[edit]
1970 – Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards: Special Award for Mera Naam Joker.[8]
2009 – Honoured by Russian Government for contribution to cinema.[9]
2010 – Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Love Aaj Kal.[10]
2011 – Zee Cine Awards: Best Lifetime Jodi along with Neetu Singh.[11]
2013 - The Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA), Best Actor in a Negative Role for Agneepath.[12][13]
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Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role  
1970 Mera Naam Joker Young Raju  
1973 Bobby Raja  
1974 Zehreela Insaan Arjun Singh  
1975 Zinda Dil Arun Sharma  
  Raaja Raaja  
  Rafoo Chakkar Dev  
  Khel Khel Mein Ajay Anand  
1976 Rangila Ratan Ratan  
  Laila Majnu Majnu/Qais Al Amri  
  Ginny Aur Johnny Special Appearance  
  Barood Anup D. 'Pappu' Saxena  
  Kabhie Kabhie Vikram 'Vicky' Khanna  
1977 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen Rajesh  
  Doosra Aadmi Karan Saxena  
  Chala Murari Hero Banne Rishi Kapoor  
  Amar Akbar Anthony Akbar Ilhabadi  
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan Vishal Rai  
  Pati Patni Aur Woh Singer (Song: Tere Naam)  
  Naya Daur Mahesh Chopra  
  Badalte Rishtey Manohar Dhani  
  Anjane Mein Raja  
1979 Sargam Raju  
  Salaam Memsaab Ramesh  
  Jhoota Kahin Ka Ajay Rai  
  Duniya Meri Jeb Mein Vishal Khanna  
  Aap Ke Deewane Ram  
1980 Do Premee Chetan Prakash  
  Dhan Daulat Lucky R. Saxena  
  Karz Monty  
  Katilon Ke Kaatil Munna  
1981 Naseeb Sunny  
  Biwi-O-Biwi Singer in Hotel  
  Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai Ravi Nanda  
1982 Yeh Vaada Raha Vikram Rai Bahadur  
  Deedar-E-Yaar Javed Syed Ali Khan  
  Prem Rog Devdhar  
1983 Bade Dil Wala Devdhar  
  Coolie Sunny  
1984 Duniya Ravi  
  Aan Aur Shaan Hero  
  Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan Salim Ahmed Salim  
1985 Tawaif Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusuf Zahi  
  Sitamgar Jai Kumar  
  Saagar Ravi  
  Rahi Badal Gaye Amar Lal / Pavan Kumar Saxena  
1986 Naseeb Apna Apna Kishan Singh  
  Dosti Dushmani Prakash  
  Nagina Rajiv  
  Pahunchey Huwe Log  
  Ek Chadar Maili Si Mangal  
1987 Pyar Ke Kabil Amar Kapoor  
  Hawalaat Shyaam  
  Khudgarz Singer  
  Khazana  
  Sindoor Mr. Kumar  
1988 Vijay Vikram Bhardwa  
  Janam Janam Sunil/Vinay  
  Hamara Khandaan  
  Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988 film) Ram Dhanraj  
1989 Naqab Imran  
  Hathyar Samiulla Khan  
  Gharana Vijay Mehra  
  Chandni Rohit Gupta  
  Bade Ghar Ki Beti Gopal  
  Paraya Ghar Hero  
  Khoj Ravi Kapoor  
1990 Shesh Naag Bhola  
  Sher Dil Sanjay R. Saxena  
  Azaad Desh Ke Gulam Vijay Srivastav  
  Amiri Garibi Deepak Bhardwaj  
1991 Ghar Parivar  
  Ajooba Hassan  
  Garajna  
  Henna Chander Prakash  
  Ranbhoomi Bhola Nath  
  Banjaran Kumar Singh Sesodia/Suraj  
1992 Bol Radha Bol Kishan Malhotra/Tony  
  Kasak  
  Inteha Pyar Ki Rohit Shankar Walia  
  Honeymoon Suraj Verma  
  Deewana Ravi  
1993 Shreemaan Aashique Dushant Kumar Mehra  
  Sahibaan Gopi  
  Sadhna Karan  
  Gurudev Dev Kumar illahabad  
  Anmol Prem  
  Damini – Lightning Shekhar Gupta  
  Dhartiputra  
  Izzat Ki Roti Krishna  
1994 Mohabbat Ki Arzoo Krishna  
  Eena Meena Deeka Inder "Eena"  
  Saajan Ka Ghar Amar Khanna  
  Pehla Pehla Pyaar Raj Singh  
  Prem Yog Raj Kumar  
1995 Saajan Ki Baahon Mein Saagar  
  Hum Dono Rajesh  
  Yaraana Raj  
1996 Prem Granth Somen  
  Daraar Raj Malhotra  
1997 Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha CBI Officer Karan Saxena  
1999 Jai Hind  
2000 Karobaar: The Business of Love Amar Saxena  
  Raju Chacha Siddhant Rai  
2001 Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi Raj Khanna  
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa Rajesh Purushottam Mittal  
  Kucch To Hai Prof. Bakshi  
2003 Love a Satellite Channel CEO  
  Tehzeeb Anwar Jamaal  
2004 Hum Tum Arjun Kapoor  
2005 Pyaar Mein Twist Yash Khurana  
2006 Fanaa Zulfikar Ali Beg  
2007 Don't Stop Dreaming Groovy  
  Namastey London Manmohan Malhotra  
  Om Shanti Om Special appearance  
  Sambar Salsa Om Suri  
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic God(Special appearance)  
  Halla Bol Special appearance  
2009 Luck by Chance Romy Rolly  
  Chintu Ji Rishi 'Chintuji' Kapoor  
  Delhi-6 Ali Beg  
  Love Aaj Kal Veer Singh  
  Kal Kissne Dekha Prof. Siddharth Verma  
2010 Sadiyaan Rajveer Singh  
  Do Dooni Chaar Santosh Duggal  
2011 Patiala House Gurtej Singh Kahlon  
  Tell Me O Kkhuda Altaf Zardari  
2012 Agneepath Rauf Lala  
  Housefull 2 Chintu Kapoor  
  Student of the Year Dean Yoginder Vashisht  
  Jab Tak Hai Jaan Imran(Cameo)  
2013 Chashme Buddoor Joseph Furtado  
  Aurangzeb Ravikant  
  D-Day Iqbal Seth  
  Besharam Inspector Chulbul Chautala  
  Shuddh Desi Romance Goyel Sahab  
2014 Bewakoofiyaan V. K. Sehgal
Television[edit]
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Mr. Fuggal[dubious – discuss]

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