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Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. [1] He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and established the Prithvi Theatres in 1944 as a travelling theatre company based in Bombay .
In 1971, Prithviraj Kapoor made his debut in the Kannada movie Sakshatkara, which was directed by Kannada director Puttanna Kanagal. Prithviraj Kapoor (right) in a still from the movie Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai. Prithviraj Kapoor was 17 years old when he got married to Ramsarni Mehra, who was then 15 years old.
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May 29, 2012 · Prithviraj Kapoor (born November 3, 1906, Samundri, India [now in Pakistan]—died May 29, 1972, Bombay [now Mumbai], India) was an Indian film and stage actor who founded both the renowned Kapoor family of actors and the Prithvi Theatre in Bombay (now Mumbai). He was best known for playing Alexander the Great in Sohrab Modi’s Sikandar (1941 ...
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Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. [1] He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and established the Prithvi Theatres in 1944 as a travelling theatre company based in Bombay .
Prithviraj Kapoor Biography. Born On: November 3, 1906 Born In: Lyallpur, Punjab Died On: May 29, 1972 Career: Actor Nationality: Indian The young, dashing, and handsome son of a young cop from then Punjab, British India ran to Mumbai to pursue his career in Bollywood. He is today remembered as one of the most celebrated actors in the Indian ...
Nov 3, 2024 · Prithviraj Kapoor began his film career in 1928, securing a lead role within just 10 days in the Bombay film industry. Known for his commanding presence and versatility, his roles spanned from ...
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Nov 3, 2016 · Prithviraj Kapoor was the patriarch of the famous Kapoor family of Bollywood. He was born in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad) in Pakistan. Kapoor completed his higher education at the Edwardes College in Peshawar. He studied law, but later discovered his acting skills on stage and decided to make a career out of it. advertisement.