Born in south Mumbai, Kapoor is the second son of film director and actor Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Mumbai’s Campion School. His brothers are well-known actors, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor.Rishi Kapoor debuted in his father’s 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, playing his father’s role as a child. Rishi Kapoor had his first lead role opposite Dimple Kapadia in the popular 1973 film Bobby which became an instant hit among youngsters. He made a popular pairing with future wife Neetu Singh in 1974-1981 but the pair was successful only in films with big casts, since films with Rishi as the lead – like Zehreela Insaan, Zinda Dil, Doosara Aadmi, Anjane Mein, Jhoota Kahin Ka, Dhan Daulat – were box office flops. Rishi Neetu pair was successful in multi-star films like Khel Khel Mein, Kabhie Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Duniya Meri Jeb Mein. The only solo hit of the Rishi Neetu was Rafoo Chakkar. Rishi Kapoor got 51 films as the solo lead hero from 1974-1997 but of them 40 were box office flops, and he managed only 11 hits: Bobby, Laila Majnu, Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz, Prem Rog, Nagina, Honeymoon, Banjaran, Heena and Bol Radha Bol. So, he was offered the role of playing younger brother to lead heroes in movies with big casts from 1977-1994. Rishi Kapoor did 41 films with big casts from 1976-2000 where Rishi was cast as 2nd or 3rd lead hero. Of them, 16 were flops and 25 were hits. He was often offered the role of younger brother to main lead heroes in the multi-hero films he did where his character would be a romantic one and the story would revolve on the main lead hero of the film. In the ’90s, his 2 hero films Deewana, Damini and Eena Meena Dika were hits. He got the plum lead hero roles in two-hero films only few times like in Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, Badalte Roshtey, Aap Ke Deewane, Saagar then in the ’90s with Chandni, Deewana (1992), Damini (1993) and Gurudev (1994); otherwise in the 2 hero films Rishi did in the late 70s and throughout the ’80s, it was his other co-star whose character overshadowed Rishi’s and the other co-star was appreciated more like in case of Katilon Ke Kaatil, Coolie, Sitamgar, Zamana. After several box office failures from in 1990s, he eventually moved on to supporting roles in the 2000s. In 1999 he directed the film Aa Ab Laut Chalen. His last film as a romantic lead was the 5-year delayed release Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000), which was unsuccessful. He has since then played supporting roles in films like Yeh Hai Jalwa, Hum Tum, Fanaa, Namaste London, Love Aaj Kal and Patiala House. He also appeared in the British films Don’t Stop Dreaming and Sambar Salsa. He was paired with Neetu Singh in the film Do Dooni Chaar (2010). Rishi has acted in the movie Chintu Ji in which he plays himself. In 2012 he appeared in a villainous role in Agneepath and in the multi-starer Housefull 2 where he appeared with brother Randhir for the first time.
Rishi Kapoor
Movies
102 Not Out
Dattatraya Vakharia is a 102 year old man living like a youngster.While is 75 year old son Babulal has accepted his old age and lost all excitement in life.Dattatraya wants to break the world record of oldest person living on earth held by Chinese man. But feels that it won’t…
Kaanchi
A small town girl Kaanchi is strong and fights against injustice happening around she is in love with her childhood friend Binda they families also want them to get married.Kakda brothers Shyam and Jhumar want to capture their village land and turn it into a industrial hub while Binda opposes…
Do Dooni Chaar
Delhi-based math teacher Santosh Duggal drives a scooter and lives in a small apartment along with his wife, Kusum; a collegian daughter, Payal; and a school-going son, Sandeep. He also moonlights with a tutoring center called Chatwal Coaching Class in order to make ends meet. Hoping to pacify his family…
Songs
Doosra Aadmi
Kanu decides to come out of the shadow of his illustrious father and set up an advertising agency. All is going well at home and at work for the newly weds until Kanu decides to hire the services of an ace designer Nisha (Rakhee). Nisha is the mysterious older woman…
Agneepath
Agneepath is a story of revenge of Vijay Chauhan against an evil and sadistic Kaancha, who hangs Vijay’s father to death. Vijay grows up with a single aim of avenging his father’s death. The story revolves around Vijay Chauhan, his relationships with his family and above all, his Revenge.
Ajooba
This is a story of Ajooba, the masked legend, who was treated as the only protector of the people of Baharistan. Ajooba is none other than Ali, the real heir to the kingdom of Baharistan. Unfortunately for Ali, when he was just born, his father and mother were overthrown by…
Amar Akbar Anthony
A ex-convict must flee his mob boss, leaving his family to fend for themselves. His wife goes blind and his children are abandoned. They are adopted by a Hindu policeman, a Muslim tailor, and a Catholic priest. The Hindu-raised son becomes a policeman in his turn; his Muslim-raised brother becomes…
Fanaa
Choices: to choose between right or wrong is simple, but what defines one’s life is the decision between the greater of two goods or the lesser of two evils. This is the advice that Zooni Ali Beg (Kajol) receives from her father just as she is about to venture out…
Aurangzeb
Gurgaon is the most modern boom-town of “India Shining”, the new frontier to be conquered by those who understand real estate. This city rose from a small town to a boom town satellite city in just fifteen years. However the law and order is yet to catch up. A family…
Shuddh Desi Romance
Shuddh Desi Romance is the journey of three restless young people who junk the society’s syllabus for finding love and decide to follow their heart. Raghu (Sushant Singh Rajput), a tourist guide in Jaipur, wants a love in his life, and that’s it. The rest he’s going to figure out…
Halla Bol
Ashfaque (Ajay Devgan) is a small town boy aspiring to be a film star in the Hindi film industry. He joins a street theatre group run by a reformed dacoit Sidhu (Pankaj Kapur) who uses street theatre as a medium to bring about an awakening in the masses. Ashfaque struggles…
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 people laugh and be happy, no matter how unhappy he is…
Henna
Orphan Chander Prakash is employed as a menial laborer in a timber mart; he meets with wealthy Chandni only to fall in love with her and the marriage is arranged with the blessings of Chandni’s parents. Unfortunately on the day of the marriage Chander meets with a vehicle accident and…
Bewakoofiyaan
Mohit is a marketing whiz kid vying for a step up the career ladder. Mayera is a financial brain with a penchant for shoes. They’re a young middle-class corporate couple that’s ambitious and likes the good life too. They work hard, they party hard. They’re also passionately in love with…
Housefull 2
Housefull 2 is about the Kapoor family. Daboo and Chintu are brothers but they hate each other to the core. Even their wives and daughters hate each other. Both claim that they are going to get the richest son-in-law for their daughter. Aakhri Pasta, a marriage counselor, brings Jai’s parents…
Nagina
Rajiv as a kid is bitten by snake while roaming in the forest but a snake charmer Bhaironath manages to save his life by killing the snake. Years later Rajiv returns from London where his mother wants him to get married to Vijaya.Rajiv comes across a beautiful Rajni an orphan…
Hum Tum
Life is not always like the movies. Love isn’t always at first sight. Very often, a relationship develops slowly and it takes many years between “boy meets girl” and “boy gets girl”. Hum Tum is a refreshing look at the eternal battle of the sexes as it follows the lives…
Bol Radha Bol
Kishan Malhotra finds his life turned upside down, when he returns home one day to find that his place has been taken over by a look-alike imposter. When he attempts to assert his identity, no one including his very own mother, or even his dog, believes him. The only person…
Chandni
In one cruel stroke of fate, Chandni (Sridevi) faces life alone, her heart and her dreams shattered as Rohit (Rishi Kapoor) disappears from her life. When she meets Lalit (Vinod Khanna) who is fighting the demons of tragic memories, they both find solace in this new friendship. Lalit’s affection gives…
Songs
Aa Meree Jan Mai Tujhme Apnee Jan Rakh Doo
Chandanee O Meree Chandanee
Lagee Aaj Sawan Kee Phir Woh Jhadee Hain
Mai Sasural Nahee Jaungee
Mehbuba Shehro Me Se Shehar Suna
Mere Hatho Me Nau Nau Chudiya Hai
Parbat Se Kalee Ghata Takrayee
Tere Mere Hotho Pe, Mithe Mithe Git Mitwa
Tu Mujhe Sunaa Main Tujhe Sunaoo
Om Shanti Om
Om Prakash Makhija is a Junior Artist in the 1970s Hindi film industry and in love with actress Shantipriya. Om rescues Shanti from an out-of-control fire scene and they become friends. His hopes seem to be coming true–until he finds out that she’s married to film producer Mukesh Mehra and…
Chashme Baddoor
Siddharth , Omi and Jai are close friends and room mates who are studying at Delhi University. Siddharth has completed M.A in Economics and is preparing for PhD. Siddharth is very studious and spends most of his time with books whereas Omi and Jai are busy in chasing girls, watching…
Wedding Pullav
Wedding Pullav shows the story of two best friends Diganth and Anushka Ranjan who are in love but they themselves are unaware of it. When Anushka is invited to attend the wedding of Diganth this love confusion further increases. On one hand Diganth is jealous with Anushkas boyfriend while on…
Songs
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Samar Anand, a hard working young immigrant in the city of London, glimpses upon the love of his life, a gorgeous angelic looking girl, (Katrina Kaif). They meet and their bond blossoms into love with time spent together. Samar however meets with a serious accident, and Meera vows to God…
Coolie
A wealthy, but evil man named Zafar Khan, has fallen in love a girl named Salma and wants to marry her, but she and her father do not let him. Zafar is arrested for various crimes and is imprisoned for 10 years, but when he is discharged, he sees that…
Damini
The theme revolves around the character Damini who represents truth and innocence. After her marriage in renowned wealthy family, Damini happens to see a cruel act done by her brother-in-law. She wants the victim to get justice, but the family including her husband oppose her, which leads her to leave…
Fun Facts
Son of Raj Kapoor; husband of actress Neetu Singh; brother of actors Randhir Kapoor, Rajeev Kapoor; Father of Ranbir Kapoor; nephew of actors Shashi Kapoor, Jennifer Kendal, Shammi Kapoor; brother-in-law of actress Babita Kapoor; paternal uncle of actresses Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor; cousin of actor Kunal Kapoor.
Rishi Kapoor got 51 films as the solo lead hero from 1974-1997 but of them, 40 were box office flops. He managed only 11 hits: Bobby, Laila Majnu,Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz, Prem Rog, Nagina, Honeymoon, Banjaran, Heena and Bol Radha Bol.
Rishi Kapoor did 41 multi star cast films from 1976-2000 where he was cast as 2nd or 3rd lead hero. Of them 16 were flops and 25 were hits.
Rishi's on-screen pair with Neetu Singh was popular in 1974-1981 but the pair was successful only in multi-star cast films, since films with Rishi as lead - like Zehreela Insaan, Zinda Dil,Doosara Aadmi, Anjane Mein, Jhoota Kahin Ka, Dhan Daulat - were box office flops. The Rishi-Neetu pair was successful in 5 multi-star films like Khel Khel Mein, Kabhie Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Duniya Meri Jeb Mein and in only one solo lead film with Rishi as hero - Rafoo Chakkar.
Father of actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Cousin of Bollywood actors Karan Kapoor, Prem Kishen and Monty Nath.
Cousin of Karan Kapoor (Shashi's son).
Son in law of costume designer/actress Rajee Singh.
Grand nephew of Trilok Kapoor (Prithvirajs brother).
Nephew of director Vijay Kapoor. Trilok's son.
Small time actor Rajesh Laher was considered his Look a like. They even played twins in the film Zinda Dil.
Nephew of actor Subbiraj.
Nephew of Prem Nath and Bina Rai.
His film "Swarg Se Pyar Ghar Hamara"" (1991) got completed but not released. It co-starred Shashi Kapoor
Quotes
I landed in Bobby by default. There was a misconception that the film was made to launch me as an actor. The film was actually made to pay the debts of Mera Naam Joker. Dad wanted to make a love story and he did not have money to cast superstar Rajesh Khanna in the film. So story was converted to a teenage love story and I was cast.