Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema, and has been referred to as The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema and as the Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema.
Family Tree
Prithviraj Kapoor
Ramsarni Mehra
Raj Kapoor
Quick Fact
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Raj Kapoor |
| Date of birth | December 14, 1924 |
| Place of birth | Peshawar, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Ancestry | Punjabi Khatri (Kapoor family of Bollywood) |
Family
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Prithviraj Kapoor |
| Mother | Ramsarni Mehra |
| Siblings | Shammi Kapoor (brother), Shashi Kapoor (brother) |
| Spouses | Krishna Kapoor (m. 1946–1984) |
| Partners | N/A |
| Children | Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajeev Kapoor (sons) |
| Grandparents | Ghulam Mohammad Kapoor (grandfather) |
| Notable Relatives | Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor (granddaughters) |
Personal Life Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Founded RK Films studio, producing Aag, his first directorial film. |
| 1951 | Released Awara, which became an international success and established him as a global icon. |
| 1961 | Directed Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, which became a critical and commercial hit. |
| 1970 | Produced Mera Naam Joker, which became a cult classic, although initially a box-office failure. |
| 1984 | Died of a heart attack on June 2. |
References
- Kapoor family legacy in Bollywood
- Filmfare archives
- Interviews with family members and filmmakers
- Biography of Raj Kapoor