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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / film actor / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rishi Kapoor born?
September 4, 1952 – April 30, 2020.
Where is Rishi Kapoor from?
Rishi Kapoor is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Rishi Kapoor do?
Rishi Kapoor works as actor, film director, film producer, film actor, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.