Ranbir Raj Kapoor (born December 14, 1924) is an Indian actor, director and producer from Peshawar, Pakistan. In fact, he is famous as “The Showman” of Indian Cinema. However, his wife De him Krsna dies due to heart attack at the age of 87. He was an important member of a superstar producing family.
However, Raj died of asthma in 1988. Also, he collapsed while receiving the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1988. Before his death, he is making his film called Henna . So, Randhir and Rishi completed the film at the end of 1991. Today, Krishna’s death confirmed by his eldest son, Randhir Kapoor.
On the other hand, Bollywood is mourning his death. her granddaughter Hers Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared an emotional tweet. Meanwhile, the last rites will be performed at Chembur Crematorium. Now, all the Bollywood and industrialists gathered at his residence in Mumbai.
Raj Kapoor Lifestyle, age, parents and early life
How old is the greatest showman in Hindi cinema? This legendary Bollywood actor was born on the 14thof December 1924 in Peshawar, Pakistan. As of 1988, Raj Kapoor age is sixty-three (63) years old. In fact, his father’s name is Prithvi Raj Kapoor was a Bollywood actor.
Shashi Kapoor (brother)
Raj’s mother’s name is Ramsarni Devi Kapoor . After that, he moved to Mumbai with his family in 1930. He is the eldest son in the family. his sister’s name is urmila sahini .
Shammy Kapoor.
In addition, he has two younger brothers and deceased actors. Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor . However, the other two brothers died at a young age. In addition, he studied at Colonel Brown Cambridge School, Dehradun and St. Xavier’s Mumbai and Kolkata.
Personal affairs, girlfriend, son and daughter
Raj Kapoor with his wife Krishna Raj Kapoor
Raj dated various Bollywood actresses like Nargis, Padmini and Vyjaytimala. Later, “The Legendary Showman” married Krishna Raj Kapoor in 1946. At the time, she is only 16 years old. They both have five children together. Their names are Randhir Kapoor , Rishi Kapur and Rajeev Kapoor .
On the other hand, Randhir and Rishi are the famous Bollywood actors. Ritu Nanda and Reema Jain are his daughters. Also, Ritu is married to Rajan Nanda (owner of Escorts group). Also, Amitabh’s daughter Shweta Bachchan is married to Ritu and Rajan’s son Nikhil.
Kapoor family tree.
Krishna’s other daughter Rima married a Jain investment banker Manoj and the couple have a Jain son Armaan . Now, Armaan plans to get into Hindi movies soon. Raj’s eldest son is Randhir married to a veteran actress. baby kapoor . In addition, they have two daughters. Kareena and Karisma .
Rishi Kapoor is the husband of Hindi film actress Neetu Singh. Also, Neetu and Rishi have blessed with two children. Ranbir (son and Riddhima (daughter). Raj Kapoor’s grandchildren Karishma, Kareena and Ranbir are a well known actress in Bollywood.
Facts about the greatest showman of Hindi cinema
- Raj appeared as a child actor in a 1935 film called “Inquilab” .
- The most important films of his career are “Neel Kamal” (1947), alongside Madhubala.
- He has produced several successful films under the RK banner like “Awaara” (1951), “Shree 420” (1955), “Sangam” (1964).
- In addition, he is the owner of RK Studio.
- He has made his first romantic color film “Sangam” (1964) with Rajendra Kumar and Vyjayantimala .
- However, the biggest failure of his career is his ambitious project “Mera Naam Joker” (1971).
- Kapoor is the director and producer of the film and released his son Rishi Kapoor.
- Soon, he created another family drama. “Kal Aaj Aur Kal” starring Prithviraj, Randhir and Babita along with him.
- In the year 1973, he released his middle son. Rishi Kapur with the movie “Poli” .
- Rishi starred opposite Dimple Kapadia and the film is the smash hit of 1973.
- Meanwhile, “Awaara” (1951) and “Boot Polish” (1954) were shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Also, he featured actress Mandakiní in the 1980s “Ram Teri Ganga Meli Ho Gayi” .
- His latest directed film is “Henna” with Rishi and Zeba Bakhtiar (Pakistani actress).
Raj Kapoor Biography, Spouse, Age, Net Worth, Children, Height, Movies, Wealth & Profile
| personal life information | |
|---|---|
| Full name at birth | Ranbir Raj Kapoor. |
| Nickname | Raj and the showman. |
| Working like | Actor, Producer and Director. |
| Age | Sixty-three (63) years old (As of 2018). |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | December 14, 1924. |
| he died | 1988 in New Delhi, India. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Peshawar, Pakistan, India. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Citizenship | Indian. |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Sagittarius. |
| ethnicity | Brown (South Asia). |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Current residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
| notable films | 1. Aawara (1951). 2. Shree 420 (1955). 3. Sangam (1964). 4.Bobby (1973). 5. Henna (1991). |
| Famous for | Bollywood’s “The Show Man” for making better movies. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 7″ . Centimeters: 170cm . Meters: 1.70m . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 60kg . Pounds: 132 pounds . |
| biceps size | 13 inches |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 40-32-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Details of the tattoos? | None. |
| eye color | Hazelnut color. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Prithvi Raj Kapoor. Mom : Ramsarni Devi Kapoor. |
| Brothers | Brother: Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. Sister: Urmila Sahni. |
| Family members | 1. Babita Kapoor and Neetu Singh (daughters-in-law). 2. Karishma and Kareena (granddaughters). 3. Deceased Rajan Nanda (son-in-law). 4. Ranbir Kapoor (grandson). |
| Raj Kapoor wife and relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | In a relationship with Bollywood actresses like Nargis Dutt, Padmini and Vyjayantimala. |
| girlfriend (fiancee) | 1. Nargis Dutt. 2. Padmini. 3. Vyjayántima. |
| Name of wife/spouse | Krishna Raj Kapur. |
| Kids | Son: Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajeev Kapoor. Daughter: Rima Jain and Ritu Nanda. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | 1. Colonel Brown Cambridge School, Dehradun. 2. Bombay and Calcutta from St. Xavier. |
| College | Not known. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Rajesh Khanna. Actress: Nargis. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Travel and play golf. |
| favorite dishes | Spanish food. |
| Raj Kapoor’s Estate | |
| net assets | approx. Rs. INR 100 crore (as of 1988). |
| Profits | N/A |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | not known |
| house details | not known |
| Mobile or phone number | N/A |
| Email address | It will be updated soon. |
| Official Web site | Not available. |
Filmography, awards and career profile
- After his performance in Aawara, Time magazine listed him among the top ten actors in the Hindi film industry.
- However, the film could be completed in 1988.
- Rishi’s father honored as the “The Clark Gable” of Indian Cinema.
- After that, Krishna’s eldest son Randhir directed the film and it was released in 1991.
- He is the winner of 11 Filmfare Awards India and 3 National Awards.
- During 1971, the Government of India honored him with padma bhushan .
- His films attracted Europe and Asia.
- He has received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 1987 by the Government of India.
- However, Krishna’s wife collapsed on stage while receiving the award.
- Manna Day and Shankar Jaikishna have composed top songs in his movies.
- The best known songs composed by them are “Laga Chunri Mein Daag”, Mudh Mudh Ke Na Dekh”, “Chalat Musafir” and “Mama O Mama”.
- On the other hand, Raj made more than 16 movies with Nargis Dutt like “Aag” (1947), “Andaaz” (1948), “Aawara” (1951) and “Shree 420” (1955).
- In fact, Khwaja Ahmed Abbas is a screenwriter and director of his best films like “Shree 420” (1955), “Mera Naam Joker” (1970) “Poli” (1973) and “Henna” (1991).