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The Kapoor Family: Family Tree Prithviraj Kapoor was married to Ramsarni Mehra. The couple had three sons named Raj Kapoor, Shamsher Raj (Shammi), and Balbir Raj (Shashi) and a daughter, Urmila Sial.
He was the patriarch of the Kapoor family of Hindi films, four generations of which, beginning with him, have played active roles in the Hindi film industry, with the youngest generation still active in Bollywood. His father, Basheshwarnath Kapoor, also played a short role in his movie Awara.
The genesis generation or the earliest linear generation of the Kapoor family tree to ever act in the films was Prithviraj Kapoor's father, Basheshwarnath Kapoor, who debuted as actor in 1951 film Awaara, which was produced, directed and starred in lead role by his grandson Raj Kapoor.
In 1971, Prithviraj Kapoor appeared as a grandfather in the film Kal Aaj Aur Kal with his son Raj Kapoor and grandson Randhir Kapoor. Later, he appeared in many Punjabi films including Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai (1969), Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970), and Mele Mittran De (1972).
Jan 6, 2024 · Prithviraj Kapoor married Ramsarni Mehra Kapoor and they had 6 children including Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor.
Parents & Siblings. His father’s name is Basheshwarnath Kapoor, and his mother’s name is Vaishno Devi. The couple had three sons, and two of their sons died at a very young age. Prithviraj is the third and only son of Basheshwarnath Kapoor from his first wife.
At the age 17, Prithviraj got married to Ramsarni Mehra. Their three sons Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor also made it big in Bollywood. The couple also had one daughter, Urmila Sial.
