Rishi Kapoor, pet named Chintu, , with his wife, Neetu, and children, Ridhima and Ranbir।

Rishi Kapoor (born September 4, 1952 in Mumbai) is an Indian Bollywood actor, Film producer and Director।

Early life

He is the second son of famous film director and star Raj Kapoor.

His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. He is father of actor Ranbir Kapoor. Rishi is the paternal uncle of today's actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. He is of Punjabi Hindu Khatri origin.

Career

Rishi Kapoor first debuted in his father's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker (My Name is Joker), playing his father's role as a child. Height 5' 7" or 1.70 m Eye Color: Black/Brown. Rishi Kapoor had his first lead role, opposite Dimple Kapadia, in the popular 1973 film Bobby which became an instant hit with youngsters. He has since then appeared in hundreds of movies. He played the lead role romancing young heroines till the year 2000 with the delayed release of Karobaar: The Business of Love. He moved on to supporting roles with Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). He also directed a film Aa Ab Laut Chalen in 1998 starring Rajesh Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal and Jaspal Bhatti. Recently 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 Rishi's uncle Shammi Kapoor). He acted with the veteran actor Kamal Haasan in Saagar which was officially sent for the oscars.

Personal life

Rishi first got engaged with Neetu Singh on 13 April 1979 and then married her in 1980, with whom he had several hit movies, in 1980. They have two children named Ranbir Kapoor, who is also an actor, and Ridhima Kapoor.

Awards

• 1970 - BFJA Special Award for Mera Naam Joker

• 1971 - National Film Award for Best Child Artist for Mera Naam Joker

• 1973 - Filmfare Best Actor Award for Bobby

• 2006 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement

• 2007 - MTV Lycra Awards: Maha Style Icon of the Year 2006

• 2008 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award

• 2008 - FICCI "Living Legend in Entertainment" award

• 2008 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image International Film (M.A.M.I)

Filmography

• Mera Naam Joker (1970)
• Bobby (1973)
• Zinda Dil (1975)
• Raja (1975)
• Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
• Khel Khel Mein (1975)
• Rangila Ratan (1976)
• Laila Majnu (1976)
• Ginny Aur Johnny
• Barood (1976)
• Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
• Doosra Aadmi (1977)
• Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
• Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
• Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)
• Zehreela Insaan (1978)
• Naya Daur (1978)
• Badalte Rishte (1978)
• Anjane Mein (1978)
• Sargam (1979)
• Salaam Memsaab (1979)
• Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
• Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
• Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
• Do Premee (1980)
• Dhan Daulat (1980)
• Karz (1980)
• Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
• Naseeb (1981)
• Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981)
• Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981)
• Yeh Vaada Raha (1982)
• Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)
• Prem Rog (1982)
• Bade Dil Wala (1983)
• Coolie (1983)
• Duniya (1984)
• Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
• Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan (1984)
• Sitamgar (1985)
• Saagar (1985)
• Rahi Badal Gaye (1985)
• Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)
• Nagina (1986)
• Pyaar Ke Kabil (1987)
• Hawalaat (1987)
• Sindoor (1987)
• Vozvrashcheniye Bagdadskogo vora (1988)
• Vijay (1988)
• Janam Janam (1988)
• Hamara Khandaan (1988)
• Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988)
• Naqab (1989)
• Hathyar (1989)
• Gharana (1989)
• Naqab (1989)
• Hathyar (1989)
• Chandni (1989)
• Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989)
• Paraya Ghar (1989)
• Khoj (1989)
• Shesh Naag (1990)
• Sher Dil (1990)
• Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
• Amiri Garibi (1990)
• Ghar Parivar (1991)
• Ajooba (1991)
• Henna (1991)
• Ranbhoomi (1991)
• Banjaran (1991)
• Bol Radha Bol (1992)
• Deewana (1992) ....
• Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
• Sahibaan (1993)
• Gurudev (1993)
• Anmol (1993)
• Damini - Lightning (1993)
• Dhartiputra (1993)
• Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
• Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994)
• Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
• Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
• Pehla Pehla Pyaar (1994)
• Prem Yog (1994)
• Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
• Hum Dono (1995)
• Yaraana (1995)
• PremGranth (1996)
• Daraar (1996) ...
• Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
• Jai Hind (1999)
• Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000)
• Raju Chacha (2000) ...
• Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001)
• Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
• Kucch To Hai (2003) ..
• Love at Times Square (2003)
• Tehzeeb (2003) Shabana Azmi
• Hum Tum (2004) Rati Agnihotri
• Pyaar Mein Twist(2005)
• Fanaa (2006)
• Don't Stop Dreaming (2007)
• Namastey London (2007)
• Om Shanti Om (2007) ... Special appearance
• Sambar Salsa (2007)
• Airport (2008)
• Kalash(2008)... Special Appearance
• Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic(2008)
• Luck by Chance (2008)
• Delhi 6 (2009)
• Love Aaj Kal (2009)
• Kal Kisne Dekha (2009)