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Rishi Kapoor

Nickname:
Chintu
Date of Birth:
September 4, 1952
Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
Place of Birth:
Mumbai, India
Height:
5' 7"
Sex:
Male
Nationality:
Indian
Religion:
Hinduism
Address:
27 Krishna Raj, Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050

Family

Rishi Kapoor

Father:
Raj Kapoor
Brother:
Randhir kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor
Uncle:
Shashi Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor
Aunt:
Jennifer Kendal
Spouse:
Neetu Singh
Son:
Ranbir
Daughter:
Ridhima

Career

Rishi Kapoor

Profession:
Actor, Director, Film producer

Awards

Rishi Kapoor

1970 - BFJA Special Award for Mera Naam Joker

1971 - National Film Award for Best Child Artist for Mera Naam Joker

1973 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Bobby

2006 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement

2008 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

2008 - FICCI "Living Legend in Entertainment" award

2010 : Best Actor in a Supporting role for Luck By Chance.

Trivia

Rishi Kapoor

In Bobby (1973), which saw a much leaner Rishi Kapoor with Dimple Kapadia, was hugely successful.
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The movie was directed by Raj Kapoor. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role as Raj Nath.
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The remake of Hollywood hit Some Like It Hot called Rafoo Chakra (1975) saw him as a musician who witnesses a murder.
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It also starred Neetu Singh. They were seen together in Khel Khel Mein (1975).
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Rishi Kapoor worked with another major star in the 70s, Amitabh Bachchan, in Yash Chopra’s Kabhi Kabhie (1976) in which he played Rakhee Gulzar and Shashi Kapoor’s son.
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Quotes

Rishi Kapoor

I know the audience seeks another Rishi Kapoor in me. But I can never be like him. He is such a spontaneous actor. - Unknown
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I have worked with many newcomers and Jackky and Vaishali are very hardworking. Jackky is a very good dancer. He reminds me of my young days in the film industry. - Unknown
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I hadn't moved into the bungalow yet. - Unknown
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I never get involved in the creative aspects of Ranbir's films. He takes all his decisions himself. All I know is that Ranbir working with Imtiaz would be a great decision since I have now witnessed Imtiaz's sensibilities on a first hand basis after working with him. - Unknown
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I'm very satisfied with my career graph. I have been a blessed actor. My first film as a hero, itself was a hit and then I went on to play the leading man for 27 years. More than 25 heroines have made their debut opposite me. - Unknown
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Biography

Rishi Kapoor

Last Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Rishi Kapoor was born on September 4, 1952 in Mumbai. He is an Indian Bollywood actor. He is the second son of famous film director and star Raj Kapoor. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Rishi married actress Neetu Singh, with whom he had several hit movies, in 1980. They have two children named Ranbir Kapoor and Ridhima Kapoor.Mr. Kapoor first debuted in his father’s 1970 film Mera Naam Joker , playing his father’s role as a child. Rishi Kapoor had his first lead role, opposite Dimple Kapadia, in the popular 1973 film Bobby which became an instant hit with youngsters. He has since then appeared in hundreds of movies.

He played the lead role romancing young heroines till the year 2000 with the delayed release of Karobaar: The Business of Love.Rishi Kapoor moved on to supporting roles with Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). He also directed a film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, which did not do well at the box office. He is also due to appear in his first English-language film Don’t Stop Dreaming.He got National Award for Best Child Artist, Mera Naam Joker in 1971. In 1973 he got Filmfare Best Actor Award,for the film Bobby and in 2006 he receive Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement