Raj Kapoor
Acting
1924-12-14 · Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema", his work enjoyed immense popularity and widespread acclaim not only within India but in parts of Eastern Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa and the Soviet bloc. Among Kapoor's numerous accolades are three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India, the Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian honor) in 1971 for his contributions to the arts, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, in 1987. Kapoor's acting style was inspired by Charlie Chaplin and he played characters based on The Tramp in films such as Awaara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955). His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" by Time magazine in 2005; Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954), which he produced, competed for the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 and 1955 respectively.
Filmography
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
2022 · Movie
Nargis
1991 · Movie
Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema
1987 · Movie
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
1986 · Movie
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1985 · Movie
Kim
1984 · Movie
Prem Rog
1982 · Movie
Vakil Babu
1982 · Movie
Gopichand Jasoos
1982 · Movie
Biwi O Biwi
1981 · Movie
Naseeb
1981 · Movie
Indian Talkie
1981 · Movie
Abdullah
1980 · Movie
Naukri
1978 · Movie
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
1978 · Movie
Chandi Sona
1977 · Movie
Khaan Dost
1976 · Movie
Dharam Karam
1975 · Movie
Do Jasoos
1975 · Movie
Bobby
1973 · Movie
Mera Desh Mera Dharam
1973 · Movie
Kal Aaj Aur Kal
1971 · Movie
Mera Naam Joker
1970 · Movie
Sapnon Ka Saudagar
1968 · Movie
Diwana
1967 · Movie
Around The World
1967 · Movie
Teesri Kasam
1966 · Movie
Sangam
1964 · Movie
Dulha Dulhan
1964 · Movie
Dil Hi To Hai
1963 · Movie
Ek Dil Sau Afsane
1963 · Movie
Aashiq
1962 · Movie
Nazrana
1961 · Movie
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
1960 · Movie
Chhalia
1960 · Movie
Shriman Satyawadi
1960 · Movie
Char Dil Char Rahen
1959 · Movie
Anari
1959 · Movie
Kanhaiya
1959 · Movie
Main Nashe Mein Hoon
1959 · Movie
Do Ustad
1959 · Movie
Phir Subha Hogi
1958 · Movie
Parvarish
1958 · Movie
Sharada
1957 · Movie
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
1957 · Movie
Jagte Raho
1956 · Movie
Chori Chori
1956 · Movie
Shree 420
1955 · Movie
Boot Polish
1954 · Movie
Paapi
1953 · Movie
Dhoon
1953 · Movie
Aah
1953 · Movie
Anhonee
1952 · Movie
Ashiana
1952 · Movie
Amber
1952 · Movie
Bewafa
1952 · Movie
Awaara
1951 · Movie
Sargam
1950 · Movie
Banwra
1950 · Movie
Bawre Nain
1950 · Movie
Dastan
1950 · Movie
Pyar
1950 · Movie
Jan Pahchan
1950 · Movie
Parivartan
1949 · Movie
Andaz
1949 · Movie
Barsaat
1949 · Movie
Sunehre Din
1949 · Movie
Aag
1948 · Movie
Gopinath
1948 · Movie
Amar Prem
1948 · Movie
Chittor Vijay
1947 · Movie
Neel Kamal
1947 · Movie
Jail Yatra
1947 · Movie
Dil Ki Rani
1947 · Movie
Valmiki
1946 · Movie
Begum
1945 · Movie
Gauri
1943 · Movie
Hamari Baat
1943 · Movie
Inquilab
1935 · Movie
Kehta Hai Joker (In the Words of the Clown)
Movie