Rishi Kapoor
Indian actor (1952–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rishi Kapoor (4 September 1952 – 30 April 2020)[3] was an Indian actor, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films.[4] Widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian Cinema, Kapoor was the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards, in a career that spanned 50 years.[5]
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Born | (1952-09-04)4 September 1952 |
Died | 30 April 2020(2020-04-30) (aged 67) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India[1] |
Education | Mayo College, Ajmer |
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Years active | 1970–2020[2] |
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Relatives | Kapoor family |
Born into the Kapoor family,[6] he made his debut, as an adolescent, in his father Raj Kapoor's film Mera Naam Joker, for which he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.[7] As an adult, his first lead role was opposite Dimple Kapadia in the teen romance Bobby, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Between 1973 and 2000, Kapoor starred as the romantic lead in 92 films.[8] He consistently starred in top grossing Indian films from mid 1970s to 1990s, such as Rafoo Chakkar, Kabhi Kabhie, Laila Majnu, Amar Akbar Anthony, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Sargam, Naseeb, Kaatilon Ke Kaatil, Prem Rog, Coolie, Nagina, Chandni, Henna, Deewana, Bol Radha Bol and Damini.[9][10] He also received praise for his performances in Khel Khel Mein, Karz, Yeh Vaada Raha, Saagar, Tawaif, Naseeb Apna Apna, Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani and Hathyar.[11][12][13]
Since the 2000s, Kapoor played character roles to critical acclaim in films such as Hum Tum, Fanaa, Namastey London, Love Aaj Kal, Agneepath, Housefull 2, Aurangzeb, Shuddh Desi Romance, 102 Not Out and Mulk.[14][15][16][17][18] For his performance in Do Dooni Chaar, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics), and for his role in the ensemble family drama Kapoor & Sons, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.[19] He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.[19] His final film appearance was in Sharmaji Namkeen, which was released posthumously.[20]
Kapoor met his wife, actress Neetu Singh, while working in films. They have 2 children. He died of leukemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67.[21][22]