Personal Info
Birth date
1952-09-04 (72 Years)
Day of death
2020-04-30
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Also known as
ऋषि कपूर
chintu
Риши Капур
Rishi Kapoor
Biography
Rishi Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. He was the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award in a career that spanned 50 years. Born into the Kapoor family,he made his debut as an adolescent, in his father Raj Kapoor's film Mera Naam Joker (1970), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. As an adult, his first lead role was opposite Dimple Kapadia in the teen romance Bobby (1973), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Between 1973 and 2000, Kapoor starred as the romantic lead in 92 films. Some of his notable films during this period include Khel Khel Mein (1975), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Sargam (1979), Karz (1980), Prem Rog (1982), Saagar (1985), Nagina (1986), Chandni (1989), Henna (1991) and Deewana (1992). For his performance in Do Dooni Chaar (2010), he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. His final film appearance was in Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), which was released posthumously. Kapoor met his wife, actress Neetu Singh while working in films on film set. They have 2 children. He died of leukemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rishi Kapoor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Comedy Nights with Kapil
7.026
Overview:
Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common man as the show explores the story of every household and how our common man Kapil is affected by the simplest issues in life around him.The Anupam Kher Show
7.3
Overview:
The show starts with Anupam Kher welcoming everyone on the show. Anupam Kher then welcomes Bollywood actress Kajol on the show. Kajol then open her heart out highlighting her fears, likes and dislikes. Later, a member of the audience is asked to come on the stage for a Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta moment. Watch the show to know the likes, dislikes and fears of Kajol.The Romantics
6.4
Overview:
Featuring archival footage and in-depth celebrity interviews, this docuseries celebrates the life and the legacy of Bollywood filmmaking titan Yash Chopra and his studio.Koffee with Karan
5.7
Overview:
Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and discusses their major career milestones.Om Shanti Om
7.1
Overview:
Reincarnated 30 years after being killed in a suspicious on-set fire, a small-time actor is determined to punish the person who ignited the blaze.Student Of The Year
5.729
Overview:
Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped their lives.Naseeb
7.1
Overview:
Naseeb, a story of destiny and fate, begins with a lottery ticket. A drunk who cannot pay his restaurant bill trades his recently purchased ticket with a waiter. Naseeb becomes a poignant story about love, friendship, sacrifice, deceit, revenge and above all, destiny.Jab Tak Hai Jaan
7.1
Overview:
A bomb disposal expert becomes bitter and lonely and is unable to fall in love until he is forced to deal with his past.Fanaa
6.8
Overview:
Zooni Ali Beg is a blind Kashmiri girl who travels without her parents for the first time with a dance troupe to Delhi to perform in a ceremony for independence day. On her journey, she meets Rehan Khan, a casanova and tour guide who flirts with her. Although her friends warn Zooni about him, she cannot resist falling in love with him and he takes her on a private tour of New Delhi. But there is more to Rehan than meets the eye and Zooni will have to make a heartbreaking decision.Henna
5.3
Overview:
Beautiful Henna Khan lives the life of a gypsy near the river, Jhelum, in Pakistan with her widowed dad, Khan Baba; three brothers, Ashraf, Razzak, and Zaman; and Razzak's wife, Najma. One day she comes across a male body that has been washed ashore. Khan Baba, Bibi Gul, and Henna take this male in, nurse him back to health, only to find out that he has lost his memory. The male in his sleep cries out the name of "Chand", and everyone starts calling him by that name.Housefull 2
5.5
Overview:
A comedy of errors wherein four men help each other to fool their prospective father-in-laws creating a cascade of confusion and mayhem.Damini
7.5
Overview:
The theme revolves around the character Damini who represents truth and innocence. After her marriage in renowned wealthy family, Damini happens to see a cruel act done by her brother-in-law. She wants the victim to get justice, but the family including her husband oppose her, which leads her to leave the house. Soon she is helped by a drunkard, an ex-advocate, who helps her in all respect to reach to her aim and therefore justiceHum Tum
6.3
Overview:
The encounters of two people who run into each other on several occasions under circumstances ranging from friendly to hostile to loving. Along many years and countless run-ins, the two despise each other, befriend each other, and fall in love with each other—in no particular order.Agneepath
6.4
Overview:
When his father is lynched by a mob after being framed by a gangster, a young boy leaves his village along with his pregnant mother and flees to Mumbai. He takes up a life of crime and swears to avenge his father. A remake of the 1990 film.Bobby
6
Overview:
Raja is the 18-year-old son of a wealthy Bombay businessman who suffers from his parents coldness and neglect. Shortly after finishing school he meets Bobby, the 16-year-old daughter of a poor Christian fisherman. They fall head over heels for each other, but they'll need everything they have to defend their love as their families won't accept them marrying each other...Kapoor & Sons
7
Overview:
Returning home to visit their ill grandfather, two estranged brothers must confront their unresolved rivalry while their parents’ marriage frays.Sharmaji Namkeen
6.9
Overview:
Late Rishi Kapoor in his swansong plays B. G. Sharma, a 58-year old middle-class widower living in West Delhi. After being laid off from the company he has worked for his entire life, Sharmaji struggles to deal with the beast called retirement. His struggle to stay relevant in front of his two sons finally ends when he rekindles his love for cooking through a kitty party. A bunch of merry women rekindle in Sharma, a passion for cooking and chutzpah in general, that help him find his true calling.Deewana
6.8
Overview:
A singer marries his biggest fan, but his uncle plans to kill him in order to gain his money.Love Aaj Kal
6.2
Overview:
Two lovers break up after they realize that their career goals are pulling them in different directions.Amar Akbar Anthony
6.8
Overview:
Bollywood action comedy film with a lost and found theme, about three brothers separated during their childhood who grew up in three homes, adopting three religions. They meet in their youth to fight a common villain. It was the biggest blockbuster of 1977, and won several awards at 25th Filmfare Awards including Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Editing.Kabhi Kabhie
6.3
Overview:
A story spanning two generations, where two lovers are forced to marry against their will, but hold onto memories of their romance. Years later circumstances force them to confront their spouses, their children and each other.Karz
7.559
Overview:
Ravi is killed by his wife after his marriage. He is reborn as Monty and is now a singer he goes to holiday in Ooty where he recollects his memories from previous life and inquires about his family from first life and his evil wife Kamini.Coolie
6.6
Overview:
Zafar's obsession with Salma causes the destruction of her family and her mental breakdown. Years later, fate unites her sons, Iqbal and Sunny, and they set out to save Salma from Zafar's captivity.Luck by Chance
6.5
Overview:
Not wanting the same fate as befell her sisters, Sona Mishra re-locates to Mumbai to try to make a living making movies, but she soon finds that the path she has chosen is not an easy one.The Body
5.6
Overview:
When the body of a powerful businesswoman goes missing from the morgue, the inspector-in-charge hunts for the truth. When he questions her husband he realizes that there is much more to the case than meets the eye.Namastey London
6.136
Overview:
On a trip to India, Jasmeet's father forcefully marries her off to Arjun. However, when they return to London, Jasmeet announces her intention of marrying her boyfriend, Charlie Brown.Delhi-6
6
Overview:
Roshan, an NRI, arrives in Old Delhi with his ailing grandmother and starts to rediscover himself before getting caught in a religious dispute that shakes the once peaceful neighborhood.Chandni
6.6
Overview:
Fate leaves Chandni shattered as her love Rohit disappears from her life. She meets Lalit and they befriend each other until Rohit knocks on her door.Mera Naam Joker
7.454
Overview:
Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."Acting
2023The Romantics (4 Episodes) as Self
2022Sharmaji Namkeen as Brij Gopal Sharma
2019The Body as Jairaj Rawal
2019Jhootha Kahin Ka as Yograj Singh
2018Rajma Chawal as Raj Mathur
2018Mulk as Murad Ali Mohammed
2018Manto as Film Producer
2018102 Not Out as Babulal Vakharia
2017Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi as Monty Tondon
2016Dastaan-E-Rafi as Unknown
2016The Kapil Sharma Show (1 Episode) as Self
2016Kapoor & Sons as Amarjeet Kapoor
2016Sanam Re as Dadu
2016Chalk N Duster as Host Of The Quiz Contest
2015Wedding Pullav as Luv Kapoor
2015All Is Well as Mr. Bhajanglal Bhalla
2014The Anupam Kher Show (1 Episode) as Himself
2014Kaanchi as Jumar B. Kakda
2014Bewakoofiyaan as Vinod Kumar Sehgal a.k.a. V. K. Sehgal
2013Besharam as Chulbul Chautala
2013Shuddh Desi Romance as Goyal
2013D-Day as Iqbal Seth (Goldman)
2013Comedy Nights with Kapil (2 Episodes) as Self
2013Aurangzeb as Ravikant Phogat
2013Chashme Baddoor as Mr. Joseph Furtado
2012Jab Tak Hai Jaan as Imraan (Special Appearance)
2012Student Of The Year as Dean Yogendra Vasisht
2012Housefull 2 as Chintu Kapoor
2012Agneepath as Rauf Lala
2011Tell Me O Kkhuda as Altaf Zardari
2011Patiala House as Gurtej Singh Kahlon a.k.a. Bauji
2010Do Dooni Chaar as Santosh Duggal
2009Chintu Ji as Chintu
2009Love Aaj Kal as Veer Singh Panesar (Older)
2009Kal Kissne Dekha as Siddharth Verma
2009Delhi-6 as Ali
2009Luck by Chance as Rommy Rolly
2008Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic as god
2008Halla Bol as Himself (uncredited)
2007Om Shanti Om as Self (uncredited)
2007Sambar Salsa as Om Suri
2007Namastey London as Manmohan Malhotra
2007Don't Stop Dreaming as Groovy
2006Fanaa as Zulfikar Ali Beg
2005Pyaar Mein Twist as Yash Khurana
2004Koffee with Karan (2 Episodes) as Self
2004Hum Tum as Arjun Kapoor
2003Love at Times Square as Special Appearance
2003Kucch To Hai as Professor Bakshi
2002Yeh Hai Jalwa as Rajesh Purushottam Mittal
2001Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi as Raj Khanna
2000Raju Chacha as Siddhant Rai
2000Karobaar as Advocate Amar Saxena / Rohit Sinha
1999Jai Hind as Gulroz
1997Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha as CBI Officer Karan Saxena
1996Daraar as Raj Malhotra
1996Prem Granth as Somen
1995Yaraana as Raj
1995Saajan Ki Baahon Mein as Sagar
1994Ghar Ki Izzat as Mohan Kumar
1994Prem Yog as Rajkumar Raju
1994Pehla Pehla Pyar as Raj Singh
1994Saajan Ka Ghar as Amar Khanna
1993Gurudev as Inspector Dev Kumar
1993Sadhna as Karan
1993Anmol as Prem
1993Dhartiputra as Unknown
1993Izzat Ki Roti as Unknown
1993Sahibaan as Gopi
1993Damini as Shekhar Gupta
1993Shreemaan Aashique as Unknown
1992Honeymoon as Suraj Verma
1992Bol Radha Bol as Kishan Malhotra / Tony
1992Deewana as Ravi
1992Inteha Pyar Ki as Rohit
1991Banjaran as Kumar Singh Sesodia / Suraj
1991Henna as Chander Prakash
1991Ajooba as Hassan
1991Ghar Parivaar as Unknown
1990Sherdil as Sanjay R. Saxena
1990Sheshnaag as Bhola
1990Azaad Desh Ke Gulam as Vijay Shrivastav / Chanakya
1989Chandni as Rohit Gupta
1989Khoj as Unknown
1989Paraya Ghar as Arun
1989Bade Ghar Ki Beti as Gopal
1989Hathyar as Samiulla Khan
1989Apna Ghar as Unknown
1988Gharana as Vijay Mehra
1988Vijay as Vikram A. Bhardwaj
1988Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani as Ram Dhanraj
1988Hamara Khandaan as Vishal (Chanderprakash's Son)
1988Akarshan as Self
1987Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema as Self
1987Khudgarz as Singing Tramp
1987Sindoor as Mr. Kumar (Guest Appearance)
1987Hawalaat as Shyam
1987Pyar Ke Kabil as Unknown
1986Dosti Dhushmani as Advocate Prakash
1986Nagina as Rajiv
1986Ek Chadar Maili Si as Mangal
1986Naseeb Apna Apna as Kishan Singh
1985Zamana as Ravi Kumar
1985Saagar as Ravi
1985Sitamgar as Jai
1985Tawaif as Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusuf Zahi
1984Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan as Salim Ahmed Salim
1984Duniya as Ravi
1983Coolie as Sunny
1983Bade Dil Wala as Amrit Kumar Saxena / Vijay Kumar Gupta
1983Naukar Biwi Ka as Himself in the song 'Kya Naam Hai Tera'
1982Deedar-E-Yaar as Javed Syed Ali Khan
1982Prem Rog as Devdhar 'Dev'
1982Yeh Vaada Raha as Vikram Rai Bahadur
1981Zamaane ko Dikhana hai as Ravi Nanda
1981Katilon Ke Kaatil as Munna
1981Naseeb as Sunny
1980Do Premee as Chetan
1980Ek Do Teen Chaar as Unknown
1980Karz as Monty
1980Aap Ke Deewane as Ram
1980Dhan Daulat as Lucky R. Saxena
1980Gunahgaar as Amar
1979Duniya Meri Jeb Mein as Vishal Khanna
1979Jhoota Kahin Ka as Ajay Rai
1979Sargam as Unknown
1978Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan as Vishal Rai
1978Pati Patni Aur Woh as Cameo
1978Naya Daur as Unknown
1978Anjane Mein as Raja
1978Badaltey Rishtey as Manohar Dhani
1977Doosara Aadmi as Karan Saxena
1977Hum Kisise Kum Naheen as Rajesh
1977Amar Akbar Anthony as Akbar
1977Chala Murari Hero Banne as Self
1976Laila-Majnu as Majnu / Kaish Amari
1976Ginny And Johnny as Unknown
1976Barood as Anup D. 'Pappu' Saxena
1976Kabhi Kabhie as Vikram "Vicky" Khanna
1975Zinda Dil as Arun Sharma / Kewal Sharma
1975Khel Khel Mein as Unknown
1975Rafoo Chakkar as Dev
1975Raajaa as Raaja / Inspector Ram (Dual Role)
1974Zehreela Insaan as Arjun Singh
1973Bobby as Raja Nath
1970Mera Naam Joker as Young Raju
Directing
1999Aa ab Laut Chalen ... Director
Production
1999Aa ab Laut Chalen ... Producer
Sound
1981Zamaane ko Dikhana hai ... Playback Singer