Acting powerhouse and the evergreen chocolate boy of the Indian film industry Rishi Kapoor passed away at the age of 67 on Thursday. Son of renowned film-maker and actor Raj Kapoor, and the father of Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor’s illustrous acting career spanned over six decades.
Here is a list of some of his most celebrated films in no particular order:
Bobby
Raj, the son of strict, wealthy parents, falls in love with Bobby, the daughter of a poor Christian fisherman -- a romance his parents oppose.
Director: Raj Kapoor
Stars: Dimple Kapadia, Rishi Kapoor, Pran
Karz
Ravi is killed by his wife after his marriage. He is reborn as Monty and is now a singer he goes to holiday in Ooty where he recollects his memories from previous life and inquires about his family from first life and his evil wife Kamini.
Director: Subhash Ghai
Stars: Rishi Kapoor, Tina Ambani, Simi Garewal |
Amar, Akbar and Anthony
Three brothers are separated and united after many years - one is brought up a Hindu, another a Muslim and the last (and most memorable) a Christian. Hilarity and adventure ensues.
Director: Manmohan Desai
Stars: Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan
Do Dhooni Chaar
A middle class family in India tries to buy a new car.
Director: Habib Faisal
Stars: Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Aditi Vasudev |
Mera Naam Joker
Raju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters, from his school days to the circus to the streets, he must always make ... See full summary »
Director: Raj Kapoor
Stars: Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal |
Khel Khel Mein
Three youngsters play a prank on a wealthy jeweller but later find themselves framed for murder by a mysterious criminal.
Director: Ravi Tandon
Stars: Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Rakesh Roshan |
Prem Rog
Manorama, the daughter of a rich, orthodox family is married off, leaving her childhood friend Deodhar and his secret love for her, in despair. When tragedy befalls her, and traditions seem unfair, Deodhar must fight for what's right.
Director: Raj Kapoor
Stars: Shammi Kapoor, Nanda, Tanuja
Laila Majnu
Kaish Amari comes from a wealthy Islamic family. At the tender age of six he is sent to school and gets friendly with a young girl named Laila. Both of them become close friends, so much so... See full summary »
Director: Harnam Singh Rawail (as H.S. Rawail)
Stars: Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeeta Kaur, Danny Denzongpa |
Nagina
The film revolves around Rajni, a shape-shifting cobra who marries a civilian to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint.
Director: Harmesh Malhotra
Stars: Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor, Amrish Puri |
Mulk
One family member tries to help her own family which are trapped in a dark controversy.
Director: Anubhav Sinha
Stars: Taapsee Pannu, Rishi Kapoor, Prateik |
