Rishi Kapoor was born on 4 September 1952 (age 67 years; as in 2020 at the time of death) in Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He has only studied till class 8. His father’s name is Raj Kapoor (Actor, Filmmaker) and his mother’s name is Krishna Kapoor.
Rishi Kapoor Wiki / Biography
- Name: Rishi Kapoor
- Real Name: Rishi Raj Kapoor
- Nickname: Chintoo
- Birthday: 4 September 1952
- Age: 67 Years (as in 2020 at the time of death)
- Gender: Male
- Citizenship: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Caste: Punjabi Khatri
- Zodiac/Sun Sign: Virgo
- Born In: Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Address: Krishna Raj, 27, Pali Hill, Bandra (West), Mumbai
- Hometown: Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Famous As: ‘Bobby’ (1973)
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Director
- Debut Movie: Mera Naam Joker (1970, as a child actor), Bobby (1973, as a lead)
- Debut Movie as a Director: Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999)
- Date of Death: 30 April 2020
- Death At Age: 67
- Cause Of Death: Leukemia
Rishi Kapoor Family Details
- Father: Raj Kapoor (Actor, Filmmaker)
- Mother: Krishna Kapoor (Housewife)
- Sister: Ritu Nanda, Rima Jain
- Brother: Randhir Kapoor (Actor), Rajiv Kapoor (Actor)
- Nephews: Nikhil Nanda, Aadar Jain, Armaan Jain
- Nieces: Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Natasha Nanda
Rishi Kapoor Wife, Girlfriend, Affairs and More
- Affairs/Girlfriend: Yasmin (Actress), Dimple Kapadia (Actress), Neetu Singh (Actress)
- Marital Status: Married
- Marriage Date: January 22, 1980
- Wife Name: Neetu Singh (Actress)
- Children: 2
- Son: Ranbir Kapoor (Actor)
- Daughter: Riddhima Kapoor Sahani (Designer)
Rishi Kapoor Educational Qualifications
- School: Mayo College, Ajmer, Campion School, Mumbai
- College: N/A
- Qualifications: 8th class
Rishi Kapoor Physical Stats & More
- Height: 173 cm (in feet inches- 5′ 8″)
- Weight: 90 kg (in pounds- 198 lbs)
- Body Measurements: 45-38-13 (Chest: 45 Inches, Waist: 38 Inches, Biceps: 13 Inches)
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Rishi Kapoor Wikipedia
Rishi Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer. Rishi Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as a child actor film ‘Mera Naam Joker’ which was released in 1970. He made his Bollywood debut as an adult actor in the film Bobby (1973) and won the Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1974.
Rishi Kapoor filmography
Year | Film | Role |
---|---|---|
1995 | Shree 420 | Appears in song “Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua” |
1970 | Mera Naam Joker | Young Raju |
1973 | Bobby | Raja |
1974 | Zehreela Insaan | Arjun Singh |
1975 | Zinda Dil | Arun Sharma |
1975 | Raaja | Raaja / Inspector Ram |
1975 | Rafoo Chakkar | Dev |
1975 | Khel Khel Mein | Ajay |
1976 | Rangila Ratan | Ratan |
1976 | Laila Majnu | Majnu / Qais Al Amri |
1976 | Ginny Aur Johnny | Special appearance |
1976 | Barood | Anup D. ‘Pappu’ Saxena |
1976 | Kabhie Kabhie | Vicky |
1977 | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Rajesh |
1977 | Doosra Aadmi | Karan Saxena |
1977 | Chala Murari Hero Banne | Himself |
1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Akbar Illhabadi |
1978 | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | Vishal Rai |
1978 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Singer |
1978 | Naya Daur | Mahesh Chopra |
1978 | Badaltey Rishtey | Manohar Dhani |
1978 | Anjane Mein | Raja |
1979 | Sargam | Raju |
1979 | Salaam Memsaab | Ramesh |
1979 | Jhoota Kahin Ka | Ajay Rai |
1979 | Duniya Meri Jeb Mein | Vishal Khanna |
Rishi Kapoor Death
Actor Rishi Kapoor died at the age of 67. He was ill for a long time. Recently, he was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai due to poor health. He fought a long battle with cancer and had spent much of last year in New York being treated.
Salary / Money Factor
- Salary (approx.) – ₹10 – 12 crores/film
- Net worth – ₹275 crore rupees
Awards and Honors
- In 1970:- National Film Award for Mera Naam Joker
- In 1974:- Filmfare Award for the Best Actor for the film ‘Bobby’
- In 2008:- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
- In 2009:- Honoured by the Russian Government for contribution to cinema
- In 2010:- Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the film ‘Love Aaj Kal’
- In 2011:- Zee Cine Awards for the Best Lifetime Jodi along with Neetu Singh
- In 2011:- Filmfare Critics Award for the Best Actor for the film ‘Do Dooni Chaar’
- In 2013:- The Times of India Film Awards for the Best Actor in a Negative Role for the film ‘Agneepath’
- In 2016:- Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
- In 2017:- Screen Award for the Best Supporting Actor for the film ‘Kapoor & Sons’
- In 2017:- Filmfare Award for the Best Supporting Actor for the film ‘Kapoor & Sons’
- In 2017:- Zee Cine Award for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male for the film ‘Kapoor & Sons’
- In 2017:- Zee Cine Award for the Best Actor in a Comic Role for the film ‘Kapoor & Sons’
Rishi Kapoor Favourite things
- Favourite Actor – Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor
- Favourite Food – Yakhni Pulao, Khatti Dal, Fish Fry, Paya, Chinese cuisine
- Favourite Actress – Not known
- Favourite Sport – Cricket
- Favourite Holiday Destination – Not known
- Favourite Color – Black
- Hobbies – Reading