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The Kapoor family [14] [15] is a prominent Indian show business family with at least 4 generations of the family over 95 years being active in the Hindi film industry. [ 16 ] [ 14 ] Numerous members of the family, both (biological) and those who have married into the family, have had prolific careers as actors, film directors and producers.
Oct 5, 2013 · The Kapoors: The premier family of Indian film business. From the days of silent movies to the era of multi-starrers, their careers jointly span over half the history of the movies. There isn't another surviving family like the Kapoors that has for so long governed the entertainment industry, or as assiduously scaled its farthest parameters.
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- Prithviraj Kapoor
- Raj Kapoor
- Rishi Kapoor
- Karisma and Kareena Kapoor
- Ranbir Kapoor
Dating back to the 20s, Prithviraj Kapoor moved to Mumbai with the hopes of becoming an actor. He performed in various small-budget movies as an extra, before landing the lead role in Cinema Girl in 1929. He was also a part of Bollywood’s first talkie, Alam Ara (1931). Prithviraj continued winning hearts of his audience in various movies, including...
Privthiraj’s son, Raj Kapoor, became one of the most influential actors and directors of the Indian cinema. Being presented with highest degree of film awards such as the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987, Raj Kapoor earned himself the titles of ‘Charlie Chaplin of India’ and ‘The Greatest Showman of India’. His brothers,...
The next generation welcomed Raj Kapoor’s son, Rishi Kapoor, as their romantic hero. The actor ruled Bollywood cinema during the 70s and 80s. Due to his numerous hits and energetic charisma onscreen, Rishi Kapoor is often considered as one of the greatest actors of the Indian cinema. Sadly, the acclaimed actor passed awayearlier this year due to ca...
Fans of Bollywood then saw the sisters, Karisma and Kareena Kapoor, make their name on the big screen. Taking roles of independent and smart women, they both inspired fans throughout the country. Kareena Kapoor is also Bollywood’s one of the highest paid actresses.
Kareena and Karisma’s cousin, Ranbir Kapoor, earned himself many romantic leads in several high-grossing films. His portrayal of the esteemed actor Sanjay Dutt in the biopic Sanju(2018) earned him huge praise from fans all around. With around five generations involved in the film industry, The Kapoor family is still going strong by releasing blockb...
- Soumya Jain
- Basheshwarnath Kapoor.
- Prithiviraj Kapoor.
- Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor.
- Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor.
Sep 12, 2012 · We now take a look into the history of the Kapoor khandaan(family) and how their contribution to films has made them widely acknowledged as the first and most important family of Indian...
Jun 13, 2024 · The Bollywood industry has introduced us to one of its most influential families, the Kapoor family. From Prithviraj Kapoor to Raha Kapoor, here are five generations of the Kapoor...
Apr 29, 2022 · From filmmaking to acting, the Kapoor clan left a lasting legacy in the dazzling industry. They span almost a century of filmmaking in India, from the twenties to the present. Here’s a look at...
