Born: December 14, 1924
Died: June 2, 1988
Achievements: Known as Showman of Hindi Cinema; honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian Cinema. .
Raj Kapoor was the doyen of Hindi cinema. He was a multitalented artiste. Raj Kapoor was an actor, director and producer. Raj Kapoor is also famous as Showman of Hindi Cinema.
Raj Kapoor was born on December 14, 1924 in a town called Samandru in Peshawar (now in Pakistan). His family left Peshawar and came to Bombay in 1929. Raj Kapoor's father Prithviraj Kapoor himself was a well-known actor. Raj Kapoor was the eldest of the four children. His other two brothers Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor also are well-known actors.
Raj Kapoor started his career as a clap boy assisting Kidar Sharma. In 1935, at the age of eleven, Raj Kapoor appeared in his first film Inquilab. In 1946, Raj Kapoor married Krishna Malhotra, his aunt and his father's second cousin. Raj Kapoor's big break came in 1947, when he played leading role in the film Neel Kamal, directed by Kidar Sharma. In 1948, at the age of twenty-four, Raj Kapoor established his own studio, R. K. Films, and became the youngest film director of his time. His first movie as a director was Aag (Fire). The film was an instant success.
Thereafter, Raj Kapoor directed several films. He also acted in most of them. Some of the famous films directed by Raj Kapoor are Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shri 420 (1955), and Sangam (1964). He formed a hit pair with Nargis. Raj Kapoor depicted the story of common man in his films and his films appealed to every section of the society. Raj Kapoor had great sense of music and the music of his films was very popular not only in India but in countries like Russia too. Film historians have characterized Raj Kapoor as the "Charlie Chaplin of India," since he often himself played a tramp-like figure who, despite adversity, could still be cheerful and honest.
After the commercial failure of his ambitious film Mera Naam Joker in 1970, Raj Kapoor's films took a turn toward sensuality. In 1973, Raj Kapoor released Bobby, which started the trend of teenage romance in Indian cinema. He introduced Dimple Kapadia in Bobby who later went on to become a mega star. The film showed Dimple Kapadia in bikini, which was a bold attempt considering societal standards at that point of time. He further pushed the boundaries of sensuality in his other films like Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985). Raj Kapoor's film carried social message too. For example, his film Premrog (1982) advocated widow remarriage.
For his contribution to Indian cinema Raj Kapoor was honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987. He died on June 2, 1988 due to asthma related complications. At the time of his death he was working on the film Henna, based on a love story between an Indian boy and Pakistani girl .The film was later completed by his son Randhir Kapoor and was a major commercial success.
Died: June 2, 1988
Achievements: Known as Showman of Hindi Cinema; honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian Cinema. .
Raj Kapoor was the doyen of Hindi cinema. He was a multitalented artiste. Raj Kapoor was an actor, director and producer. Raj Kapoor is also famous as Showman of Hindi Cinema.
Raj Kapoor was born on December 14, 1924 in a town called Samandru in Peshawar (now in Pakistan). His family left Peshawar and came to Bombay in 1929. Raj Kapoor's father Prithviraj Kapoor himself was a well-known actor. Raj Kapoor was the eldest of the four children. His other two brothers Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor also are well-known actors.
Raj Kapoor started his career as a clap boy assisting Kidar Sharma. In 1935, at the age of eleven, Raj Kapoor appeared in his first film Inquilab. In 1946, Raj Kapoor married Krishna Malhotra, his aunt and his father's second cousin. Raj Kapoor's big break came in 1947, when he played leading role in the film Neel Kamal, directed by Kidar Sharma. In 1948, at the age of twenty-four, Raj Kapoor established his own studio, R. K. Films, and became the youngest film director of his time. His first movie as a director was Aag (Fire). The film was an instant success.
Thereafter, Raj Kapoor directed several films. He also acted in most of them. Some of the famous films directed by Raj Kapoor are Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shri 420 (1955), and Sangam (1964). He formed a hit pair with Nargis. Raj Kapoor depicted the story of common man in his films and his films appealed to every section of the society. Raj Kapoor had great sense of music and the music of his films was very popular not only in India but in countries like Russia too. Film historians have characterized Raj Kapoor as the "Charlie Chaplin of India," since he often himself played a tramp-like figure who, despite adversity, could still be cheerful and honest.
After the commercial failure of his ambitious film Mera Naam Joker in 1970, Raj Kapoor's films took a turn toward sensuality. In 1973, Raj Kapoor released Bobby, which started the trend of teenage romance in Indian cinema. He introduced Dimple Kapadia in Bobby who later went on to become a mega star. The film showed Dimple Kapadia in bikini, which was a bold attempt considering societal standards at that point of time. He further pushed the boundaries of sensuality in his other films like Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985). Raj Kapoor's film carried social message too. For example, his film Premrog (1982) advocated widow remarriage.
For his contribution to Indian cinema Raj Kapoor was honored with Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987. He died on June 2, 1988 due to asthma related complications. At the time of his death he was working on the film Henna, based on a love story between an Indian boy and Pakistani girl .The film was later completed by his son Randhir Kapoor and was a major commercial success.
Raj Kapoor filmography
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Filmography of Indian actor, film producer and film director Raj Kapoor:[edit] Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Inquilab | ||
| 1943 | Hamari Baat | ||
| Gauri | |||
| 1946 | Valmiki | ||
| 1947 | Jail Yatra | ||
| Dil-Ki-Rani | Madhav (Madho) | ||
| Chittor Vijay | |||
| Neel Kamal | Madhusudan | ||
| 1948 | Gopinath | Mohan | |
| Amar Prem | |||
| Aag | Kewal Khanna | ||
| 1949 | Sunehre Din | Premendra | |
| Parivartan | |||
| Andaz | Rajan | ||
| Barsaat | Pran | ||
| 1950 | Sargam | ||
| Pyaar | |||
| Jan Pahchan | Anil | ||
| Dastan | Raj | ||
| Bawre Nain | Chand | ||
| Banwra | |||
| 1951 | Awaara | Raj Raghunath | |
| 1952 | Bewafa | Raj | |
| Ashiana | Raju | ||
| Anhonee | Rajkumar Saxena | ||
| Amber | Raj | ||
| 1953 | Paapi | ||
| Dhoon | |||
| Aah | Raj Raibahadur | ||
| 1955 | Shree 420 | Ranbir Raj/Raj Kumar of Pipli | |
| 1956 | Jagte Raho | Peasant | Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| Chori Chori | Sagar/Sultana Daku | ||
| 1957 | Sharda | Shekhar | |
| 1958 | Phil Subha Hogi | Ram Babu | Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| Parvarish | Raja Singh | Features hit song, Aansu Bhari Hain Jeevan Ki Rahein by Mukesh | |
| 1959 | Main Nashe Men Hoon | Ram Das Khanna | |
| Kanhaiya | Kanhaiya | ||
| Do Ustad | Raj Kumar (Rajan)/Himself | ||
| Char Dil Char Raahein | Govinda | ||
| Anari | Raj Kumar | Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| 1960 | Shriman Satyawadi | Vijay | |
| Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai | Raju | Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| Chhalia | Chhalia | Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| 1961 | Nazrana | Rajesh | |
| 1962 | Aashiq | ||
| 1963 | Ek Dil Sao Afsane | Shekhar | |
| Dil Hi To Hai | Yusuf/Chand/Khan Sahib | ||
| 1964 | Sangam | Sunder | Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| Dulha Dulhan | Raj Kumar | ||
| 1966 | Teesri Kasam | Hiraman/Meeta | |
| 1967 | Diwana | Pyarelal | |
| Around the World | Raj Singh | ||
| 1968 | Sapnon Ka Saudagar | Raj Kumar | |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker | Raju (Joker) | Nomination, Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1971 | Kal Aaj Aur Kal | Ram Kapoor | |
| 1973 | Mera Desh Mera Dharam | ||
| 1975 | Do Jasoos | Dharamchand Jasoos | |
| Dharam Karam | Ashok Babu | ||
| 1976 | Khan Dost | Hawaldar Ramdin | |
| 1977 | Chandi Sona | Gypsy singer | |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram | Voice | |
| 1978 | Naukri | Swaraj Singh 'Captain' | |
| 1980 | Abdullah | Abdullah | Nomination, Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 1982 | Gopichand Jasoos | Gopichand Jasoos | |
| Vakil Babu | Advocate Mathur | ||
| 1984 | Kim | Policeman |
[edit] Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Aag | |
| 1949 | Barsaat | |
| 1951 | Awaara | |
| 1955 | Shree 420 | |
| 1964 | Sangam | Winner, Filmfare Best Movie Award Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker | Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award Nomination, Filmfare Best Movie Award |
| 1973 | Bobby | Nomination, Filmfare Best Movie Award Nomination, Filmfare Best Director Award |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram | Nomination, Filmfare Best Director Award |
| 1982 | Prem Rog | Winner, Filmfare Best Movie Award Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award |
| 1985 | Ram Teri Ganga Maili | Winner, Filmfare Best Movie Award Winner, Filmfare Best Director Award |
[edit] Producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1948 | Aag |
| 1949 | Barsaat |
| 1951 | Awaara |
| 1953 | Aah |
| 1954 | Boot Polish |
| 1955 | Shree 420 |
| 1956 | Jagte Raho |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin |
| 1960 | Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai |
| 1964 | Sangam |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker |
| 1971 | Kal Aaj Aur Kal |
| 1973 | Bobby |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam |
| 1978 | Satyam Shivam Sundaram |
| 1981 | Biwi O Biwi |
| 1982 | Prem Rog |
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