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BORNSep 4, 1952ACTIVE SINCE1970FILMS147 titles
About Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor is an actor and supporting actor working in Hindi cinema and English cinema. Clapnumber holds 147 titles for Rishi Kapoor, from Mera Naam Joker in 1970 to The Romantics in 2023. By decade, that is 23 in the 1970s, 42 in the 1980s, 31 in the 1990s, 21 in the 2000s, 28 in the 2010s and 2 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, comedy and family.
Biography
Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 – 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, and filmmaker who worked in Hindi cinema. Kapoor was the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards.
Born into the Kapoor family, 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. 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. He starred in several successful films from the mid-1970s to the 1990s, such as 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. He also received acclaim for his performances in Khel Khel Mein, Rafoo Chakkar, Barood, Naya Daur, Jhoota Kahin Ka, Karz, Yeh Vaada Raha, Bade Dilwala, Saagar, Tawaif, Ek Chadar Maili Si and Hathyar.
From the 2000s onwards, Kapoor transitioned to character roles, receiving further 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. 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. 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. They have 2 children, including the actor Ranbir Kapoor. He died of leukemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67.
Common questions
How many films has Rishi Kapoor been in?
Clapnumber lists 147 titles for Rishi Kapoor.
What was Rishi Kapoor's first film?
The earliest release on file is Mera Naam Joker (1970).
What is Rishi Kapoor's latest film?
The most recent release on file is The Romantics (2023).
Who has Rishi Kapoor worked with most?
Anupam Kher, on 11 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Rishi Kapoor's films?
Titles featuring Rishi Kapoor are listed on Amazon Prime, Zee5 and Netflix. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
