Rishi Kapoor (born 4 September 1952) is an Indian film actor producer and director known for his works in Hindi cinema. He received the National Film Award for his debut role as a child artist in Mera Naam Joker (1970). In 1974 he has garnered the Filmfare Best Actor Award for Bobby, and in 2008 he was honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. 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. Since then, he played leading roles as the romantic lead in 92 films between 1973 and 2000, of which 41 were multi-starrer films. He appeared opposite his future wife Neetu Singh in twelve films.
Early life
Kapoor was born in Chembur, Mumbai in a Punjabi Hindu family[5][6][7] 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 1999–present
In 1999 he directed the film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, starring Rajesh Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna in the lead. His last film as a romantic lead was the delayed Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000). 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) and directed by Rajiv Kapoor.
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).
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-1980s. He made a cameo appearance in Yash Chopra's Jab Tak Hai Jaan along with his wife.
Personal life
Rishi Kapoor married actress Neetu Singh on 22 January 1980. The couple have two children; actor Ranbir Kapoor was born on 28 September 1982 and designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahani was born on 15 September 1980. Rishi is the paternal uncle of actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.
Awards
1970 – Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards: Special Award, and National Film 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]
2016 - Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
Filmography
1970 Mera Naam Joker
1973 Bobby Raja
1974 Zehreela Insaan
1975 Zinda Dil
1975 Raaja
1975 Rafoo Chakkar
1975 Khel Khel Mein
1976 Rangila Ratan
1976 Laila Majnu
1976 Ginny Aur Johnny
1976 Barood
1976 Kabhie Kabhie
1977 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
1977 Doosra Aadmi
1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
1978 Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978 Pati Patni Aur Woh
1978 Naya Daur
1978 Badalte Rishtey
1978 Anjane Mein
1979 Sargam
1979 Salaam Memsaab
1979 Jhoota Kahin Ka
1979 Duniya Meri Jeb Mein
1979 Aap Ke Deewane
1980 Do Premee
1980 Dhan Daulat
1980 Karz
1980 Katilon Ke Kaatil
1981Naseeb
1981 Biwi-O-Biwi
1981 Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai
1982 Yeh Vaada Raha
1982 Deedar-E-Yaar
1982 Prem Rog
1983 Bade Dil Wala
1983 Coolie
1984 Duniya
1984 Aan Aur Shaan
1984 Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan
1985 Tawaif
1985 Sitamgar
1985 Saagar
1985 Rahi Badal Gaye
1986 Naseeb Apna Apna
1986 Dosti Dushmani
1986 Nagina
1986 Pahunchey Huwe Log
1986 Ek Chadar Maili Si
1987 Pyar Ke Kabil Amar Kapoor
1987 Hawalaat
1987 Khudgarz
1987 Khazana
1987 Sindoor
1988 Vijay
1988 Janam Janam
1988 Hamara Khandaan
1988 Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1989 Naqab Imran
1989 Hathyar
1989 Gharana
1989 Chandni
1989 Bade Ghar Ki Beti
1889 Paraya Ghar
1889 Khoj
1990 Shesh Naag
1990 Sher Dil
1990 Azaad Desh Ke Gulam
1990 Amiri Garibi
1991 Ghar Parivar
1991 Ajooba
1991 Garajna
1991 Henna
1991 Ranbhoomi
1991 Banjaran
1992 Bol Radha Bol
1992 Kasak
1992 Inteha Pyar Ki
1992 Honeymoon
1992 Rishta To Ho Aisa
1992 Deewana
1993 Shreemaan Aashique
1983 Sahibaan
1983 Sadhna
1983 Gurudev
1983 Anmol
1983 Damini
1983 Dhartiputra
1983 Izzat Ki Roti
1994 Mohabbat Ki Arzoo
1994 Eena Meena Deeka
1994 Saajan Ka Ghar
1994 Ghar Ki Izzat
1994 Pehla Pehla Pyaar
1994 Prem Yog
1995 Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
1995 Hum Dono
1995 Yaraana
1996 Prem Granth
1996 Daraar
1997 Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha
1999 Jai Hind
2000 Karobaar
2000 Raju Chacha
2001 Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002 Kucch To Hai
2003 Love at Times Square
2003 Tehzeeb
2004 Hum Tum
2005 Pyaar Mein Twist
2006 Fanaa
2007 Don't Stop Dreaming
2007 Namastey London
2007 Om Shanti Om
2007 Sambar Salsa
2008 Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
2008 Halla Bol
2009 Luck by Chance
2009 Chintu Ji
2009 Delhi-6
2009 Love Aaj Kal
2009 Kal Kissne Dekha
2010 Sadiyaan
2010 Do Dooni Chaar
2011 Patiala House
2011 Tell Me O Kkhuda
2012 Agneepath
2012 Student of the Year
2012 Housefull 2
2012 Jab Tak Hai Jaan
2013 Chashme Buddoor
2013 Aurangzeb
2013 D-Day
2013 Besharam
2013 Shuddh Desi Romance
2014 Bewakoofiyaan
2015 All Is Well
2015 Wedding Pullav
2016 Sanam Re
2016 Kapoor & Sons
Television
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