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Rishi Kapoor (born September 4, 1952 in Mumbai) is an Indian Bollywood actor.

Contents 1 Background 2 Career 3 Awards 4 Filmography 5 External links

He is the second son of famous film director and star Raj Kapoor. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Rishi is the paternal uncle of today's actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. Rishi married actress Neetu Singh, with whom he had several hit movies, in 1980. They have two children named Ranbir Kapoor and Ridhima Kapoor.

Mr. Kapoor first debuted in his father's 1970 film Mera Naam Joker (My Name is 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 with youngsters. He has since then appeared in hundreds of movies. He played the lead role romancing young heroines till the year 2000 with the delayed release of Karobaar: The Business of Love. He moved on to supporting roles with Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006). He also directed a film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, which did not do well at the box office. In 2007 he will make his debut in a telugu movie which is called Sashank Mavayya which is the remake of Raju Chaccha. He will be playing the same role he played in Raju Chacha. He is also due to appear in his first English-language film Don't Stop Dreaming.

• 1973 - Filmfare Best Actor Award, Bobby

• 2006 - Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement

• Sashank Mavayya (2007) (telugu film)
• Namastey London (2007)
• Don't Stop Dreaming (2007)
• Fanaa (2006)
• Pyar Mein Twist(2005)
• Hum Tum (2004)
• Tehzeeb (2003)
• Love at Times Square (2003)
• Kucch To Hai (2003)
• Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002)
• Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001)
• Raju Chacha (2000)
• Karobaar: The Business of Love (2000)
• Jai Hind (1999)
• Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
• Daraar (1996)
• PremGranth (1996)
• Yaraana (1995)
• Hum Dono (1995)
• Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
• Prem Yog (1994)
• Pehla Pehla Pyaar (1994)
• Saajan Ka Ghar (1994)
• Eena Meena Deeka (1994)
• Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994)
• Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
• Dhartiputra (1993)
• Damini - Lightning (1993)
• Anmol (1993)
• Gurudev (1993)
• Sahibaan (1993)
• Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
• Deewana (1992)
• Bol Radha Bol (1992)
• Banjaran (1991)
• Ranbhoomi (1991)
• Henna (1991)
• Ajooba (1991)
• Ghar Parivar (1991)
• Amiri Garibi (1990)
• Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
• Sher Dil (1990)
• Shesh Naag (1990)
• Khoj (1989)
• Paraya Ghar (1989)
• Bade Ghar Ki Beti (1989)
• Chandni (1989)
• Hathyar (1989)
• Naqab (1989)
• Gharana (1989)
• Hathyar (1989)
• Naqab (1989)
• Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988)
• Hamara Khandaan (1988)
• Janam Janam (1988)
• Vijay (1988)
• Vozvrashcheniye Bagdadskogo vora (1988)
• Sindoor (1987)
• Hawalaat (1987)
• Pyaar Ke Kabil (1987)
• Nagina (1986)
• Naseeb Apna Apna (1986)
• Sitamgar (1985)
• Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasan (1984)
• Aan Aur Shaan (1984)
• Duniya (1984)
• Coolie (1983)
• Bade Dil Wala (1983)
• Prem Rog (1982)
• Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)
• Yeh Vaada Raha (1982)
• Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981)
• Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981)
• Naseeb (1981)
• Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
• Karz (1980)
• Dhan Daulat (1980)
• Do Premee (1980)
• Aap Ke Deewane (1980)
• Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (1979)
• Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
• Salaam Memsaab (1979)
• Sargam (1979)
• Anjane Mein (1978)
• Badalte Rishte (1978)
• Naya Daur (1978)
• Zehreela Insaan (1978)
• Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978)
• Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
• Chala Murari Hero Banne (1977)
• Doosra Aadmi (1977)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
• Kabhie Kabhie (1976)
• Barood (1976)
• Ginny Aur Johny
• Laila Majnu (1976)
• Rangila Ratan (1976)
• Khel Khel Mein (1975)
• Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
• Raja (1975)
• Zinda Dil (1975)

• Bobby (1973)
• Mera Naam Joker (1970)

• Rishi Kapoor at the Internet Movie Database