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Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Indian cinema. He was the eldest son of actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Kapoor and the father of actors Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor and actress Ritu Nanda. He was the most successful and influential Bollywood actor of his time. Raj Kapoor began his career as a child actor in his father's films and made his debut as an adult in the 1945 film Neel Kamal. He went on to appear in over 50 films, including Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Jagte Raho (1956), Anari (1959), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Bobby (1973), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985). Raj Kapoor was a two-time recipient of the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and was also awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1971. He was also the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987. He was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2020.

Popular As Ranbir Raj Kapoor
Occupation actor,producer,director
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 14 December 1924
Birthday 14 December
Birthplace Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
Date of death 2 June, 1988
Died Place New Delhi, India
Nationality India

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Raj Kapoor Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Raj Kapoor height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is Raj Kapoor's Wife?

His wife is Krishna Kapoor (1947 - 2 June 1988) ( his death) ( 5 children)

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Wife Krishna Kapoor (1947 - 2 June 1988) ( his death) ( 5 children)
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Raj Kapoor Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Raj Kapoor worth at the age of 64 years old? Raj Kapoor’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from India. We have estimated Raj Kapoor's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1989

Daughter Reema Kapoor married Manoj Jain in January 1989.

1988

Vishal Goswami (Son of Manoj Kumar) released a ghazal album in 1988 called Surahi. He sang all the songs. The album was released by T Seirs. Raj Kapoor spoke a few lines in the beginning of the album.

1981

The album The Peter Moss Sound - R. K.'s Film Hits (Instrumental) had electro,disco instrumental's of Raj Kapoor' classic songs. It was recorded in London England in 1981 and released on Multitone Records LTD.

1976

Starred in the shelved movie Rawal Films "Chor Mandli"(1976) Starring Ashok Kumar,Raj Kapoor,Nutan, Vinod Mehra,Rita Bhaduri,Nutan, Bindu,Music Kalyanji Anandji, Directed by C.L. Rawal.

1970

This is consistent with his admiration of Charles Chaplin, and Kapoor's own "tramp" (Awaara, Shree 420, Mera Naam Joker (1970) is modeled somewhat on his mentor, though with a definite individual flair. His films demonstrate an understanding of music and direction that continue to influence Bollywood filmmaking today. Also a musician, his understanding of the musical feel of his movies gives them a storytelling fluidity equal to that of the best American movie musicals. He surrounded himself with the foremost talents in filmmaking, acting, writing (Kwaja Ahmad Abbas'), music composition (Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, 'Shankarsinh Raguwanshi'), and playback singers, including Mukesh, 'Mohamed Rafi', and Lata Mangeshkar.

1963

Starred in R.K.Nayyar Films "Teesra Kaun"(1963). The film was to be made in Hindi and English. Starring Raj Kapoor,Saira Banu,Joy Mukherjee, Music by Shankar Jaikishen, English dialogue - Arjun Dev Rashq, Story and Screenplay -Harish Kumar Mehra, Hindi Dialogues - Agha Jani Kashmeri, Produced and Directed by R.K. Nayyar.

1955

Awaara dealt with the question of what forms an individual's moral grounding, ("nurture or nature") while incorporating comedy and stirring love scenes; in Shree 420 (1955) he addressed issues of poverty, unemployment and national pride in the new Indian state at the same time maintaining the audience's interest in the romantic plot. While never revolutionary in tone, many of his films explore the ability of the individual to overcome economic and environmental injustice while maintaining his/her innocence and integrity. He is quoted as believing that the individual's struggles ultimately lead to the desire for love, to care and be cared for.

1951

In 1951, he also produced, directed and starred in Awaara (1951), which was another megahit, and costarred Nargis, who had appeared in Aag and Barsaat. Awaara also gained popular acclaim in Russia, where the movie and songs were dubbed into Russian. The theme song, Awaara Hoon, was popular in the East for many years. Kapoor has been dubbed "a great showman," and a filmmaker in the purest Romantic tradition, as he strove to entertain as well as address social themes close to his heart.

1950

Raj Kapoor was the highest paid actor with Dilip Kumar in Hindi Cinema from 1950-56 and the 2nd highest paid Hindi actor along-with Dev Anand from 1957-63.

1949

His next production, Barsaat (1949), was a smash hit.

1940

Raj Kapoor was the son of well-known Indian actor Prithviraj Kapoor, who acted both in film and on stage. After apprenticing in the Bollywood production studios of the 1940's, at 24 years of age Raj Kapoor produced, directed and acted in Aag (1948), with his new company, RK Films.