Rishi Kapoor belonged to the first family of Bollywood and received the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his performance in father Raj Kapoor’s film Mera Naam Joker.
As an adult, Rishi Kapoor’s first lead role was opposite Dimple Kapadia in 1973 film Bobby for which he even got Filmfare best actor award.
Rishi has delivered hits like Rafoo Chakkar, Khel Khel Mein, Chandni, Ajooba, Damini, Prem Granth, Hum Kisise Kam Naheen, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Amar Akbar Anthony, Naya Daur, Karz, Prem Rog, Naseeb Apna Apna, Raju Chacha, Hum Tum, Pyaar Mein Twist, Kapoor & Sons, 102 Not Out and Mulk in his 45 years of career.
Kapoor often collaborated with his wife, actress Neetu Singh, with whom he had two children, including Ranbir Kapoor. He died of leukaemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67.
On Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary, here are some throwback pictures of the actor:
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