Rishi Kapoor was a popular Indian actor. In the year 1970, Rishi Kapoor made his debut as a child artist in his father Raj Kapoor’s film ‘Mera Naam Joker.’ He won the National Award for his debut role.
Rishi Kapoor was a popular Indian actor. He was born on 4 September 1952 in Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He died on 30 April 2020 in Mumbai. He did his schooling from Champion School, Mumbai. He pursued a graduate degree from Mayo College, Ajmer.
He was the son of legendary actor Raj Kapoor. His mother, Krishna Kapoor was a homemaker. His siblings are Randhir Kapoor, Rajeev Kapoor, Ritu Nanda, and Reema Jain.
He was married to Neetu Singh. Their children are Ranbir Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.
Rishi Kapoor’s favourites
His hobbies were travelling and dancing.
His favourite actors were Raj Kapoor and Neetu Singh.
Interesting facts about Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor’s father Raj Kapoor was a prominent film actor.
In the year 1970, Rishi Kapoor made his debut as a child artist in his father Raj Kapoor’s film ‘Mera Naam Joker.’ He won the National Award for his debut role.
In 1973, Rishi Kapoor played his first role as a lead actor in the blockbuster hit film ‘Bobby’ opposite actress Dimple Kapadia.
Being an inspiration
He did a towel dropping scene in the film ‘Bobby.’ A similar scene was attempted by his son Ranbir Kapoor in the 2007 film ‘Saawariya.’
He played the role of ‘Akbar Allahabadi’ in the 1977 multi-starrer film ‘Amar Akbar Anthony.’
In his early years, he was popular for his roles as a romantic hero.
Rishi Kapoor’s fame
In the year 1999, Rishi Kapoor directed the film ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalen.’ The protagonists of the film were Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna.
Rishi Kapoor published his autobiography titled ‘Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor’ in January 2017.
Rishi Kapoor’s filmography
Popular films that Rishi Kapoor starred in are Khel Khel Mein (1975), Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977), Ajooba (1990), Duniya (1984), Saajan Ka Ghar (1994), Yaraana (1995), Sargam (1979), Prem Granth (1996), Karz (1980), Chandni (1989), Nagina (1989), Kapoor & Sons (2016), Agnee Path (2012), Student of the Year (2012), 102 Not Out (2018), and many more.
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