Birth Name: Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor was known as a chocolate boy right from his debut film Mera Naam Joker. He became a super star after the success of Bobby.
Date Of Birth: 4 September, 1952
Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
Biography:
Rishi Kapoor is the second son of film director Raj Kapoor. He was born and bought up in Mumbai. He did his schooling with his brothers at Campion School,Mumbai. His brothers are well-known actors Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor.
Rishi Kapoor entered into the showbiz from his father's film Mera Naam Joker (1972). Rishi had his first lead role opposite Dimple Kapadia in the popular 1973 film Bobby which became an instant hit among youngsters.
Since then he has played romantic hero in many of his films till the year 2000.
Later he moved on to supporting roles with Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). He directed a film Aa Ab Laut Chalen in 1998 starring Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal and Jaspal Bhatti. He appeared in Namaste London and an English-language film titled Don't Stop Dreaming which was directed by his cousin Aditya Raj Kapoor (son of actor Shammi Kapoor). He acted with the veteran actor Kamal Haasan in Saagar which was officially sent to the Oscars.
Rishi has acted in the movie Chintu Ji (2009) in which he plays himself.
His recent film Do Dooni Chaar (2010) with his wife Neetu Singh won lots of awards for their outstanding performance.
Personal Life:
Rishi Kapoor got married to Neetu Singh in 1980. They have two children: Ranbir Kapoor, who is also an actor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, a fashion designer. Rishi is the paternal uncle of today's actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.
Filmography:
As as actor
Housefull 2 (June 1, 2012) (Under Production)
Agneepath (January 13, 2012) (Under Production)
Student Of The Year (2012) (Announced)
Tell Me O Kkhuda (September 9, 2011) (Under Production)
Patiala House (February 11, 2011) (Released) ... Gurtej Kahlon
Chashme Baddoor Remake (2011) (To Go On Floor)
Do Dooni Chaar (October 8, 2010) (Released) ... Santosh Duggal
Sadiyaan (April 2, 2010) (Released)
Chintuji (September 4, 2009) (Released) ... Chintu
Love Aaj Kal (July 31, 2009) (Released) ... Veer
Kal Kissne Dekha (June 12, 2009) (Released) ... Siddharth Verma
Delhi-6 (February 20, 2009) (Released) ... Ali
Luck By Chance (January 30, 2009) (Released) ... Rommy Rolly
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (June 27, 2008) (Released)
Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ... Himself (Special Appearance)
Sambar Salsa (September 21, 2007) (Released) ... Om Suri
Namastey London (March 23, 2007) (Released) ... Manmohan Singh
Don'T Stop Dreaming (March 16, 2007) (Released) ... Groovy
Love Ke Chakkar Mein (June 2, 2006) (Released) ... Armaan Kochar
Fanaa (May 26, 2006) (Released) ... Zulfikar Ali Beg
Pyaar Mein Twist (September 2, 2005) (Released) ... Yash Khurana
Hum Tum (May 28, 2004) (Released) ... Arjun Kapoor
Tehzeeb (December 5, 2003) (Released) ... Anwar Jamal (Special Appearance)
Love At Times Square (February 14, 2003) (Released) ... Satellite Channel CEO (Special Appearance)Guest Appearance
Kucch To Hai (January 24, 2003) (Released) ... Professor Bakshi
Yeh Hai Jalwa (July 26, 2002) (Released) ... Rajesh Purushottam Mittal
Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (January 19, 2001) (Released) ... Raj Khanna
Raju Chacha (December 20, 2000) (Released) ... Siddhant Rai
Karobaar (September 15, 2000) (Released) ... Amar Saxena/Rohit Sinha
Jaihind (April 23, 1999) (Released) ... Gulrosh
Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhutha (1997) (Released) ... Karan Saxena
Daraar (July 5, 1996) (Released) ... Raj Malhotra
Prem Granth (May 31, 1996) (Released) ... Somen
Yaraana (October 20, 1995) (Released) ... Raj
Hum Dono (August 11, 1995) (Released) ... Rajesh (Raju)
Saajan Ki Bahon Mein (July 28, 1995) (Released) ... Sagar
Prem Yog (August 23, 1994) (Released)
Eena Meena Deeka (July 12, 1994) (Released) ... Eena (Inder)
Pehla Pehla Pyar (May 6, 1994) (Released) ... Raj
Saajan Ka Ghar (April 29, 1994) (Released)
Mohabbat Ki Aarzoo (1994) (Released) ... Raja
Ghar Ki Izzat (1994) (Released) ... Shyam
Guru Dev (September 3, 1993) (Released) ... Inspector Dev Kumar
Anmol (August 27, 1993) (Released) ... Prem
Dharti Putra (August 20, 1993) (Released)
Izzat Ki Roti (August 13, 1993) (Released)
Sahibaan (July 16, 1993) (Released) ... Gopi
Damini (April 30, 1993) (Released) ... Shekhar Gupta
Shreman Aashique (1993) (Released) ... Dushant Kumar Mehra
Bol Radha Bol (August 21, 1992) (Released) ... Kishan/Tony
Honeymoon (July 9, 1992) (Released) ... Suraj Verma
Deewana (June 25, 1992) (Released) ... Ravi
Inteha Pyar Ki (April 13, 1992) (Released) ... Rohit
Kasak (1992) (Released)
Banjaran (November 8, 1991) (Released) ... Kumar Singh Sesodia/Suraj
Ranbhoomi (August 16, 1991) (Released) ... Bholanath
Henna (June 28, 1991) (Released) ... Chander Prakash
Ajooba (April 12, 1991) (Released) ... Hassan
Ghar Parivar (1991) (Released)
Azad Desh Ke Ghulam (April 6, 1990) (Released) ... Vijay Srivastav/Chanakya
Amiri Garibi (March 23, 1990) (Released) ... Deepak Bhardwaj
Sherdil (1990) (Released)
Shesh Naag (1990) (Released)
Chandni (September 15, 1989) (Released) ... Rohit Gupta
Nigahen (August 9, 1989) (Released) ... Ajit
Paraya Ghar (June 9, 1989) (Released)
Hathyaar (March 10, 1989) (Released) ... Samiulla Khan
Gharana (1989) (Released) ... Vijay Mehra
Khoj (1989) (Released) ... Ravi Kapoor
Naqab (1989) (Released) ... Imran
Apna Ghar (1989) (Released)
Sawan Ka Maheena (1989) (Released)
Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989) (Released) ... Gopal
Vijay (August 12, 1988) (Released) ... Vikram Bhardwaj
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (July 1, 1988) (Released) ... Ram Dhanraj
Janam Janam (1988) (Released)
Hamara Khandaan (1988) (Released) ... Vishal
Sindoor (August 14, 1987) (Released) ... Jeetendra
Khudgarz (July 30, 1987) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Hawalat (June 26, 1987) (Released) ... Shyam
Pyar Ke Kabil (February 21, 1987) (Released)
Ek Chadar Maili Si (December 5, 1986) (Released) ... Mangal
Nagina (November 28, 1986) (Released) ... Rajiv
Dosti Dushmani (November 14, 1986) (Released)
Pahunche Hue Log (April 18, 1986) (Released) ... Guest Appearance
Naseeb Apna Apna (January 30, 1986) (Released) ... Kishan Singh
Saagar (August 9, 1985) (Released) ... Ravi
Sitamgar (June 21, 1985) (Released) ... Jay
Raahi Badal Gaye (April 5, 1985) (Released) ... Amar/Flight Lietenant Pavan Kumar Saxena
Tawaif (March 22, 1985) (Released) ... Dawood Mohammad Ali Khan Yusuf Zahi
Ram Tere Kitne Naam (February 15, 1985) (Released) ... Himself (A Scene From A Movie)
Zamana (1985) (Released) ... Ravi S. Kumar
Duniya (September 28, 1984) (Released) ... Ravi
Aan Aur Shaan (1984) (Released)
Bade Dilwala (1984) (Released) ... Amrit
Coolie (December 2, 1983) (Released) ... Sunny Z. Khan
Naukar Biwi Ka (July 22, 1983) (Released) ... Himself
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan (1983) (Released) ... Salim Ahmed Salim
Deedar-E-Yaar (October 22, 1982) (Released) ... Javed Sayed Ali Khan
Prem Rog (August 13, 1982) (Released) ... Devdhar
Yeh Wada Raha (April 9, 1982) (Released) ... Vikram Rai Bahadur/Vicky
Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai (February 5, 1982) (Released) ... Ravi Nanda
Katilon Ka Katil (September 10, 1981) (Released)
Biwi O Biwi : The Fun - Film (May 29, 1981) (Released) ... Man Singing
Naseeb (January 5, 1981) (Released) ... Sunny
Gunhegar (1981) (Released)
Do Premee (November 7, 1980) (Released) ... Chetan Prakash
Karz (June 26, 1980) (Released) ... Monty
Aap Ke Deewane (April 11, 1980) (Released) ... Ram
Dhan Daulat (January 11, 1980) (Released) ... Lucky
Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (August 10, 1979) (Released)
Jhoota Kahin Ka (March 30, 1979) (Released) ... Ajay Rai
Sargam (January 8, 1979) (Released) ... Raju
Salaam Memsaab (1979) (Released) ... Ramesh
Apna Khoon (August 11, 1978) (Released)
Naya Daur (1978) (Released)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) (Released) ... Vishal Rai
Anjane Mein (1978) (Released)
Badalte Rishte (1978) (Released)
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (August 25, 1977) (Released) ... Rajesh/'Fake' Majeet Kuman Dana
Chala Murari Hero Banane (1977) (Released)
Doosra Aadmi (1977) (Released) ... Karan Saxena (Kannu)
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) (Released) ... Akbar Ilhabadi
Kabhie Kabhie (March 1, 1976) (Released) ... Vikram Khanna
Laila Majnu (1976) (Released) ... Majnu/Kaish Amari
Barood (1976) (Released) ... Hero
Ginny Aur Johny (1976) (Released) ... Speacial Appearance
Rangila Ratan (1976) (Released)
Rafoo Chakkar (October 1, 1975) (Released) ... Dev/Devi
Zinda Dil (1975) (Released) ... Arun Sharma/Kewal Sharma
Khel Khel Mein (1975) (Released) ... Ajay Anand
Raja (1975) (Released)
Zehreela Insaan (1974) (Released)
Bobby (September 29, 1973) (Released) ... Raj Nath
- Mera Naam Joker (1970) (Released) ... Young Raju
Director
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (January 22, 1999) (Released)
Playback Singer
Pyaar Mein Twist (September 2, 2005) (Released)
Hawalat (June 26, 1987) (Released)
Naseeb (January 5, 1981) (Released)
- Jhoota Kahin Ka (March 30, 1979) (Released)
Producer
Aa Ab Laut Chalen (January 22, 1999) (Released)
- Prem Granth (May 31, 1996) (Released)
Awards:
Winner: Zee Cine Award for Best Lifetime Jodi (2011)
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (2011)
Movie: Do Dooni Chaar
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Winner: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Winner: Filmfare Award for Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
Winner: Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Acheivement Award - Male (2005)
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1973)
Movie: Bobby
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2011)
Movie: Do Dooni Chaar
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor (2011)
Movie: Do Dooni Chaar
Nominated: The Global Indian Film And Television Honors for Best Actor In A Lead Role - Male (2011)
Movie: Do Dooni Chaar
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Luck By Chance
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Luck By Chance
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor (2010)
Movie: Chintuji
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Luck By Chance
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Luck By Chance
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2010)
Movie: Love Aaj Kal
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1989)
Movie: Chandni
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1986)
Movie: Saagar
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1982)
Movie: Prem Rog
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1979)
Movie: Sargam