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Rishi Kapoor was a film director, film producer and film actor, born on September 4, 1952 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India. Rishi Kapoor died on April 30, 2020 at the age of 67. Recorded honors include Filmfare Awards.
My Take
Rishi Kapoor, who left us in 2020, is a name I hold in real esteem. Born in Mumbai into the legendary Kapoor dynasty, he could have coasted on the surname, yet he built a five-decade career on his own merits, winning a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. What I admire is the arc: the dimpled romantic lead of the 1970s who matured into a fearless character actor, equally compelling as a charmer or a curmudgeon. He bridged Bollywood's golden era and its modern face. To witness that kind of range across generations is rare, and I salute him from across the world.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rishi Kapoor
- Name (Japanese)
- リシ・カプール
- Reading
- りし・かぷーる
- Born
- September 4, 1952 – April 30, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / film actor / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rishi Kapoor born?
Born September 4, 1952.
When did Rishi Kapoor die?
Died April 30, 2020, aged 67.
Where was Rishi Kapoor from?
Rishi Kapoor was from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What did Rishi Kapoor do?
Rishi Kapoor worked as actor, film director, film producer, film actor, director.
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