Raj Kapoor
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-12-14
Place of Birth
Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
Raj Kapoor
Biography
Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema", his work enjoyed immense popularity and widespread acclaim not only within India but in parts of Eastern Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa and the Soviet bloc. Among Kapoor's numerous accolades are three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India, the Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian honor) in 1971 for his contributions to the arts, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, in 1987. Kapoor's acting style was inspired by Charlie Chaplin and he played characters based on The Tramp in films such as Awaara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955). His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" by Time magazine in 2005; Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954), which he produced, competed for the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 and 1955 respectively.
Also Known For
Aag
Aug 06, 1948
Kanhaiya
Jan 01, 1959
Awaara
Dec 14, 1951
Shree 420
Sep 06, 1955
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Jan 01, 1960
Aah
Mar 22, 1953
Jagte Raho
Dec 12, 1956
Chhalia
Jan 01, 1960
Ashiana
Aug 01, 1952
Shriman Satyawadi
Jan 01, 1960
Banwra
Dec 31, 1950
Pyar
Dec 31, 1950
Sargam
Dec 31, 1950
Parivartan
Jan 01, 1949
Amar Prem
Jan 01, 1948
Mera Desh Mera Dharam
Jan 05, 1973
Chandi Sona
Mar 25, 1977
Sunehre Din
Jan 01, 1949
Aashiq
Jan 01, 1962
Gopinath
Jan 01, 1948
Jail Yatra
Jan 01, 1947
Valmiki
Jan 01, 1946
Chittor Vijay
Jun 07, 1947
Hamari Baat
Jan 01, 1943
Inquilab
Jul 05, 1935
Barsaat
Apr 22, 1949
Boot Polish
Aug 20, 1954
Teesri Kasam
Jul 01, 1966
Andaz
May 19, 1949
Sharada
Feb 23, 1957
Chori Chori
Jul 06, 1956
Anari
Jan 16, 1959
Mera Naam Joker
Dec 18, 1970
Do Jasoos
Jan 01, 1975
Dil Hi To Hai
Jan 01, 1963
Kal Aaj Aur Kal
Sep 17, 1971
Neel Kamal
Mar 24, 1947
Abdullah
Mar 07, 1980
Kim
May 16, 1984
Sangam
Jun 18, 1964
Parvarish
Jan 01, 1958
Dastan
Aug 17, 1950
Amber
Jan 01, 1952
Phir Subha Hogi
Nov 06, 1958
Anhonee
Oct 10, 1952
Gopichand Jasoos
Feb 19, 1982
Around The World
Jan 01, 1967
Nazrana
Jan 01, 1961
Paapi
Jun 08, 1953
Khaan Dost
Mar 23, 1976
Dhoon
May 19, 1953
Jan Pahchan
Jun 22, 1950
Gauri
Dec 13, 1943
Dharam Karam
Dec 01, 1975
Bewafa
Jan 01, 1952
Diwana
Jan 01, 1967
Char Dil Char Rahen
Sep 18, 1959
Vakil Babu
Apr 09, 1982
Naukri
Jun 02, 1978
Main Nashe Mein Hoon
Jan 01, 1959
Dil Ki Rani
Jan 01, 1947
Naseeb
May 01, 1981
Bawre Nain
Nov 01, 1950
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
Jan 01, 1968
Ek Dil Sau Afsane
Jan 01, 1963
Do Ustad
Jan 01, 1959
Dulha Dulhan
Jan 01, 1964
Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema
Dec 17, 1987