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The Kapoor family
The New York Times. 30 April 2020.
is a prominent Indian show business family with at least 4 generations of the family over years in the
Hindi film industry Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
. Numerous members of the family, both biological including those who married into the family, have had prolific careers as actors, film directors and producers.Flashback at 90: A Kapoor daughter recalls family's filmy journey from Peshawar to the pinnacle
Hindustan Times, 18 Apr 2018.
"The Pioneer" founder of the dynasty was "The Patriarch",
Prithviraj Kapoor Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establish ...
,Prithviraj Kapoor Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About the Film and Theatre
Daily Pioneer, 3 November 2019.
who was the first member of family to begin acting in movies with his 1928 debut film ''Do Dhari Talwar''. He was a pioneer of
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and the founding member of
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(IPTA). His son Raj Kapoor was the most influential actor and director in Hindi cinema. The genesis generation or the earliest linear generation of the Kapoor
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to ever act in the films was Prithviraj Kapoor's father, Basheshwarnath Kapoor, who debuted as actor in 1951 film '' Awaara'', which was produced, directed and starred in lead role by his grandson Raj Kapoor.to go to Pakistan once before I die’
The Dispatch], 30 April 2020.
Due to their decades old participation in the Hindi film industry, the family is often called "The First Family of
Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
". Prominent personalities related to the Kapoor family through marriage include
Jennifer Kendal Jennifer Kendal (28 February 1934 – 7 September 1984) was an English actress and the founder of the Prithvi Theatre. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film '' 36 Chowringhee Lane'' (1981). Her oth ...
, Geeta Bali, Neetu Singh, Babita,
Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan (; born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi; 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Part of the Pataudi family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan ma ...
, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Alia Bhatt.


Background

The Kapoor family is of Khatri Punjabi Hindu origin.
Prithviraj Kapoor Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establish ...
was the first from the family to pursue a career in films. He was born in Samundri, Lyallpur District, Punjab Province of
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. His father, Basheshwarnath Kapoor, served as a police officer in the Imperial Police in the city of
Peshawar Peshawar (; ps, پېښور ; hnd, ; ; ur, ) is the sixth most populous city in Pakistan, with a population of over 2.3 million. It is situated in the north-west of the country, close to the International border with Afghanistan. It is ...
; while his grandfather, Keshavmal Kapoor, was a
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in Samundri. His younger brother, Trilok Kapoor also became an actor, his first role was in the film ''Char Darvesh'' in 1933, Trilok emerged as one of the most commercially successful actors of his era. The family eventually migrated to
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. Three of Prithviraj Kapoor's sons, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and
Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor (pronounced əʃi kəpuːɾ (born Balbir Raj Kapoor; 18 March 1938 – 4 December 2017) was an Indian actor and film producer who is best known for his work in Hindi films. A recipient of several accolades, including four Nation ...
made careers in the Hindi film industry. Raj Kapoor, also known as "the greatest showman of Indian cinema", became a noted
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actor, producer and director of
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. Raj Kapoor married Krishna Malhotra in 1946. She was the sister of actors
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, Rajendra Nath, and Narendra Nath, as well as Uma Chopra, the wife of Prem Chopra. They have 3 sons
Randhir Kapoor Randhir Raj Kapoor (born 15 February 1947) is an Indian actor, film producer and director who worked in Hindi cinema. He was an established actor of the 1970s and received two Filmfare Award nominations. However, his career declined in the ear ...
,
Rishi Kapoor Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 — 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director and producer who worked in Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry base ...
, and Rajiv Kapoor and 2 daughters Ritu Nanda and Rima Jain. Shammi Kapoor married actress Geeta Bali in 1955 and had 2 children with her,
Aditya Raj Kapoor Aditya Raj Kapoor (born 1 July 1956) is an Indian film actor and filmmaker and retired businessman from the Kapoor family. He is the son of late actor Shammi Kapoor and actress Geeta Bali. Kapoor is best known for his work as an assistant direct ...
and Kanchan Kapoor. Geeta Bali died in 1965 due to smallpox. Shammi then married Neela Devi Gohil of the Gohil dynasty of the erstwhile
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in
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in 1969
Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor (pronounced əʃi kəpuːɾ (born Balbir Raj Kapoor; 18 March 1938 – 4 December 2017) was an Indian actor and film producer who is best known for his work in Hindi films. A recipient of several accolades, including four Nation ...
married
Jennifer Kendal Jennifer Kendal (28 February 1934 – 7 September 1984) was an English actress and the founder of the Prithvi Theatre. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film '' 36 Chowringhee Lane'' (1981). Her oth ...
in 1958. They have two sons,
Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor may refer to: * Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1959), Indian film actor * Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977), Indian actor, writer and entrepreneur * Kunal Kapoor (cricketer) (born 1987), Indian cricketer * Kunal Karan Kapoor (born 1982), In ...
,
Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor (born 18 January 1962) is an Indian photographer, actor and model. He is the son of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal. His paternal grandfather was Prithviraj Kapoor and his paternal uncles are Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. ...
and a daughter
Sanjana Kapoor Sanjana Kapoor (born 1967) is an Indian theatre personality and former film actress. She is the daughter of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor. She ran the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai from 1993 to February 2012. Biography Sanjna Kapoor w ...
. Jennifer died in 1984 due to
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. Raj Kapoor's sons,
Randhir Kapoor Randhir Raj Kapoor (born 15 February 1947) is an Indian actor, film producer and director who worked in Hindi cinema. He was an established actor of the 1970s and received two Filmfare Award nominations. However, his career declined in the ear ...
and
Rishi Kapoor Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 — 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director and producer who worked in Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry base ...
, went on to become well-known actors; his youngest son, Rajiv Kapoor, was not as successful as his brothers. Shashi Kapoor's children were unsuccessful in acting because of their European looks. His daughter,
Sanjana Kapoor Sanjana Kapoor (born 1967) is an Indian theatre personality and former film actress. She is the daughter of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor. She ran the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai from 1993 to February 2012. Biography Sanjna Kapoor w ...
, currently runs the
Prithvi Theatre Prithvi Theatre is one of Mumbai's best known theatres. It was built by Shashi Kapoor and his wife Jennifer Kapoor in memory of Prithviraj Kapoor, Shashi's father, who had dreamt of having a "home" for his repertory theatre company, Prithvi Th ...
, his first son,
Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor may refer to: * Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1959), Indian film actor * Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977), Indian actor, writer and entrepreneur * Kunal Kapoor (cricketer) (born 1987), Indian cricketer * Kunal Karan Kapoor (born 1982), In ...
, runs an add company, Shashi's youngest child,
Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor (born 18 January 1962) is an Indian photographer, actor and model. He is the son of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal. His paternal grandfather was Prithviraj Kapoor and his paternal uncles are Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. ...
, currently runs a photography company in
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. Shammi Kapoor's son,
Aditya Raj Kapoor Aditya Raj Kapoor (born 1 July 1956) is an Indian film actor and filmmaker and retired businessman from the Kapoor family. He is the son of late actor Shammi Kapoor and actress Geeta Bali. Kapoor is best known for his work as an assistant direct ...
, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and retired businessman. Shammi kapoor's daughter Kanchan kapoor is married to the son of
Manmohan Desai Manmohan Desai (26 February 1937 – 1 March 1994) was an Indian film producer and director. He was one of the most successful filmmaker of the 70s and 80s. Desai is now considered one of most influential film director of Bollywood and a pionee ...
. Randhir Kapoor is married to Babita. They have two daughters Karisma Kapoor and
Kareena Kapoor Kareena Kapoor Khan (; ''née'' Kapoor; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood, Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for pl ...
, both of whom have found success in the film industry. Rishi Kapoor was married to actress Neetu Singh, their son, Ranbir Kapoor, has established himself as a leading Bollywood actor, and their daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, is a designer.
Nikhil Nanda Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman. Part of the Nanda family, Kapoor family and Bachchan Family, he is the chairman and managing director of Escorts Limited, an engineering company founded in 1944 by his paternal grandfather, Har Prasad Nan ...
, son of Ritu Kapoor, Raj Kapoor's daughter and Rajan Nanda, is married to
Shweta Bachchan Shweta Bachchan Nanda (born 17 March 1974) is an Indian columnist, author, and former model. She has been a columnist for ''Daily News and Analysis'' and ''Vogue India'', and is the author of the bestselling novel ''Paradise Towers''. She has w ...
, daughter of the actors
Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan (; born as Amitabh Shrivastav; 11 October 1942) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer and former politician known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the most succe ...
and Jaya Bachchan. Prithviraj Kapoor's cousin was Surinder Kapoor. Surinder Kapoor left
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and came to
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with help from Prithviraj Kapoor. Surinder Kapoor was married to Nirmal Kapoor. His oldest son is Boney Kapoor who was married to Mona Shourie and
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and is the father of Arjun, Anshula, Janhvi, and Khushi Kapoor. His middle son is
Anil Kapoor Anil Kapoor (born 24 December 1956) is an Indian actor and producer who works primarily in Hindi films, besides television and international films and television. In a career spanning over 40 years as an actor and since 2005 as a producer, Kapo ...
who is married to Sunita Kapoor and is the father of
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(married to Anand Ahuja), Rhea (married to Karan Boolani) and
Harshvardhan Kapoor Harshvardhan Kapoor (; credited since 2022 as Harshvarrdhan Kapoor; born 9 November 1990) is an Indian actor and film producer. He is the son of actor Anil Kapoor. Early life Harsh was born in Mumbai on 9 November 1990, the only son of actor ...
. His youngest son is
Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Surinder Kapoor (born 17 October 1965) is an Indian actor and film producer. He works in Hindi cinema, Indian television and web series. He is a member of the Surinder Kapoor family. Kapoor is the founder and director of Sanjay Kapoor ...
who is married to Maheep Sandhu and is the father of Shanaya and Jahaan Kapoor. His daughter is Reena Kapoor Marwah who is married to
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of Marwah Films and Video Studios and is the mother of Mohit (married to Antara Motiwala) and Akshay Marwah (married to Aashita Relan). Noted actor
Kamal Kapoor Kamal Kapoor (22 February 1920 – 2 August 2010) was an Indian actor and producer who acted in around 600 Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati films. Early and personal life Kamal Kapoor was born in 1920 in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, Brit ...
who was famous for playing the role ‘Narrang’ in the 1978 blockbuster movie ''
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'' was also a cousin of Prithviraj Kapoor (their mothers were sisters) and so were his brothers Nandkishore Kapoor and
Ravindra Kapoor Ravindra Kapoor was an Indian character actor in Hindi and Punjabi language films. He was the brother of Nandkishore Kapoor and veteran actor Kamal Kapoor. Career Some of his popular films are “ Caravan” in 1971 where he played veteran ...
. Through Kamal Kapoor's grandson Goldie Behl, who is married to actress Sonali Bendre, the Behl family of Hindi films is also related to the Kapoor family. Veteran character actor Subbiraj was the son of Kailash Kakkar, the sister of
Prithviraj Kapoor Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establish ...
and thus a cousin of Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor &
Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor (pronounced əʃi kəpuːɾ (born Balbir Raj Kapoor; 18 March 1938 – 4 December 2017) was an Indian actor and film producer who is best known for his work in Hindi films. A recipient of several accolades, including four Nation ...
. Raj's, Shashi's, and Shammi's maternal cousin, Juggal Kishore Mehra, was a singer, whose step-granddaughter was Salma Agha who became an actress and singer in
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.


Members of the Kapoor family


First generation

Kapoor family remains to be the only family in India to have four generations of film artists (c. 2009).Remembering Prithviraj Kapoor: 10 facts you must know about the Father of Bollywood
India Today, 3 November 2016.
The first generation of the family was led by Prithviraj Kapoor.Madhu Jain, 2009
The Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema
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NDTV, 29 April 2013.
In 1928, Prithviraj Kapoor made his acting debut as an extra in his first film, ''Do Dhari Talwar''. Notable actors of this generation include: *
Prithviraj Kapoor Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establish ...
– first son of Basheshwarnath Kapoor and the first member of family to enter the
Hindi film industry Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
; married to Ramsarni Mehra * Trilok Kapoor – Second son of Basheshwarnath Kapoor who went on to become extremely popular in the role of lord Shiva in the 1950’s.


Second generation

The second generation of the Kapoor family was led by three main Kapoor actors, Raj, and his younger brothers Shammi and Shashi. Among Kapoors of all generations, Raj Kapoor has been the most distinguished and prolific contributor as an actor, producer, director and in terms of his impact in enhancing Bollywood's international reach, India's soft power and
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, the
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and
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. Notable actors of this generation include: * Raj Kapoor – eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor; married to Krishna Malhotra * Shammi Kapoor – second son of Prithviraj Kapoor; married to Geeta Bali (first wife) and Neila Devi (second wife) *
Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor (pronounced əʃi kəpuːɾ (born Balbir Raj Kapoor; 18 March 1938 – 4 December 2017) was an Indian actor and film producer who is best known for his work in Hindi films. A recipient of several accolades, including four Nation ...
– youngest son of Prithviraj Kapoor; married to
Jennifer Kendal Jennifer Kendal (28 February 1934 – 7 September 1984) was an English actress and the founder of the Prithvi Theatre. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film '' 36 Chowringhee Lane'' (1981). Her oth ...
* Urmila Sial - daughter of Prithviraj Kapoor; married to Charanjit Sial * Vijay Kapoor - son of Trilok Kapoor * Vicky Kapoor - son of Trilok Kapoor * Subbiraj Kakkar - son of Kailash Kakkar (née Kapoor, sister of Prithviraj and Trilok); married to
Kumari Naaz Salma Baig (20 August 1944 - 19 October 1995) popularly known as Kumari Naaz or Baby Naaz was an Indian actress in Hindi language films. Career She started her career as a child actor in films. Her best remembered role as a child artiste was i ...


Third generation

Rishi Kapoor, son of Raj Kapoor, led this generation and his two actor brothers Randhir and Rajeev remained in the shadow of his success. Rishi was best known as a romantic hero, his charm and charisma quickly made him one of Bollywood's leading men of the 1970s and ’80s, he later took on more supporting roles and character parts. Notable actors of this generation include: *
Randhir Kapoor Randhir Raj Kapoor (born 15 February 1947) is an Indian actor, film producer and director who worked in Hindi cinema. He was an established actor of the 1970s and received two Filmfare Award nominations. However, his career declined in the ear ...
– eldest son of Raj Kapoor; married to Babita Kapoor * Ritu Nanda – elder daughter of Raj Kapoor; married to Rajan Nanda *
Rishi Kapoor Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 — 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director and producer who worked in Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry base ...
– second son of Raj Kapoor; married to
Neetu Kapoor Neetu Kapoor (born Harneet Kaur), is an Indian actress who is known for appearing in Hindi films throughout the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. In 2012, Singh was inducted into the Walk of the Stars, an entertainment hall of fame at Bandra ...
* Rajiv Kapoor – youngest son of Raj Kapoor * Rima Jain - younger daughter of Raj Kapoor; married to Mohan Jain *
Aditya Raj Kapoor Aditya Raj Kapoor (born 1 July 1956) is an Indian film actor and filmmaker and retired businessman from the Kapoor family. He is the son of late actor Shammi Kapoor and actress Geeta Bali. Kapoor is best known for his work as an assistant direct ...
– son of Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali; married to Priti Kapoor *Kanchan Desai - daughter of Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali; married to Ketan Desai *
Kunal Kapoor Kunal Kapoor may refer to: * Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1959), Indian film actor * Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977), Indian actor, writer and entrepreneur * Kunal Kapoor (cricketer) (born 1987), Indian cricketer * Kunal Karan Kapoor (born 1982), In ...
– elder son of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal *
Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor (born 18 January 1962) is an Indian photographer, actor and model. He is the son of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal. His paternal grandfather was Prithviraj Kapoor and his paternal uncles are Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. ...
– younger son of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal *
Sanjana Kapoor Sanjana Kapoor (born 1967) is an Indian theatre personality and former film actress. She is the daughter of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kapoor. She ran the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai from 1993 to February 2012. Biography Sanjna Kapoor w ...
– daughter of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal; married to Valmik Thapar


Fourth generation

This generation is dominated initially by Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor. Members of this generation include: * Karisma Kapoor — elder daughter of
Randhir Kapoor Randhir Raj Kapoor (born 15 February 1947) is an Indian actor, film producer and director who worked in Hindi cinema. He was an established actor of the 1970s and received two Filmfare Award nominations. However, his career declined in the ear ...
and Babita Shivdasani * Kareena Kapoor Khan — younger daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita; married to actor
Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan (; born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi; 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Part of the Pataudi family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan ma ...
. *Riddhima Kapoor Sahni - daughter of
Rishi Kapoor Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 — 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director and producer who worked in Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry base ...
and Neetu Singh, married to Bharat Sahni. * Ranbir Kapoor — son of
Rishi Kapoor Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 — 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director and producer who worked in Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry base ...
and Neetu Singh, married to actress Alia Bhatt *
Nikhil Nanda Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman. Part of the Nanda family, Kapoor family and Bachchan Family, he is the chairman and managing director of Escorts Limited, an engineering company founded in 1944 by his paternal grandfather, Har Prasad Nan ...
— son of Ritu Nanda and Rajan Nanda; married to Shweta Bachchan Nanda * Nitasha Nanda — daughter of Ritu Nanda and Rajan Nanda *
Armaan Jain The Kapoor family
The New York Times. 30 April 2020.
is a prominent Indian show business fa ...
— elder son of Rima Jain and Manoj Jain, debuted as actor in ''
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil ''Lekar Hum Deewana Dil'' () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film that stars Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth. Jointly produced by Saif Ali Khan, Dinesh Vijan and Sunil Lulla under the banner of Eros International, Maddock Films a ...
'' * Aadar Jain – younger Son of Rima Jain and Manoj Jain, debuted with 2017 Hindi film '' Qaidi Band''.


Fifth generation

Members of this generation include: * Raha Kapoor - daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt * Samara Sahni- daughter of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Bharat Sahni * Navya Naveli Nanda- daughter of
Nikhil Nanda Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman. Part of the Nanda family, Kapoor family and Bachchan Family, he is the chairman and managing director of Escorts Limited, an engineering company founded in 1944 by his paternal grandfather, Har Prasad Nan ...
and Shweta Bachchan Nanda * Agastya Nanda- son of
Nikhil Nanda Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman. Part of the Nanda family, Kapoor family and Bachchan Family, he is the chairman and managing director of Escorts Limited, an engineering company founded in 1944 by his paternal grandfather, Har Prasad Nan ...
and Shweta Bachchan Nanda * Samaira Kapur- daughter of Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur * Kiaan Raj Kapur- son Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur * Taimur Ali Khan- eldest son of Kareena Kapoor Khan and
Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan (; born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi; 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Part of the Pataudi family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan ma ...
* Jehangir Ali Khan- youngest son of Kareena Kapoor Khan and
Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan (; born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi; 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Part of the Pataudi family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan ma ...


Kapoor Family Memorial at Rajbaugh

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(memorial) of Raj Kapoor, also housing memorial of his mother and father Prithviraj Kapoor, is at their family farm ''"Rajbaugh"'', which means the ''"king of gardens"''. Located inside the
MIT ADT University The MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT) is an autonomous private university in Rajbaug Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is part of the MIT Group of Institutions. History The MIT Group of Institutions The MIT ...
(MIT WPU), Rajbaugh lies off the NH65 on the banks of Mula-Mutha River in Loni Kalbhor village 30 km east of
Pune Pune (; ; also known as Poona, (List of renamed Indian cities and states#Maharashtra, the official name from 1818 until 1978) is one of the most important industrial and educational hubs of India, with an estimated population of 7.4 million ...
in Maharshtra. Kapoor family sold a part of 125 acres Rajbaugh to MIT WPU which built a memorial for the Kapoor family on its campus. Memorial was unveiled in 2014 in the presence of
Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar () (born as Hema Mangeshkar; 28 September 1929 – 06 February 2022) was an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer. She is widely considered to have been the greatest and most influential singers in India. Her cont ...
and Kapoor clan. Kapoor family memorial has 7 pagodas showing elements of Raj Kapoor's movies, a museum or viewing gallery which shows family photographs and moments from his movie making from 1945 to 1990. Raj Kapoor shot many of his films at this farm, including Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Prem Rog and more. Kapoor's family banglow inside the farm has been preserved, the popular song ''" Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mei Band Ho"'' was shot inside this banglow.Raj Kapoor Memorial
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Prithviraj Kapoor Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. He was associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and establish ...
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Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor (pronounced əʃi kəpuːɾ (born Balbir Raj Kapoor; 18 March 1938 – 4 December 2017) was an Indian actor and film producer who is best known for his work in Hindi films. A recipient of several accolades, including four Nation ...
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Randhir Kapoor Randhir Raj Kapoor (born 15 February 1947) is an Indian actor, film producer and director who worked in Hindi cinema. He was an established actor of the 1970s and received two Filmfare Award nominations. However, his career declined in the ear ...
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Rishi Kapoor Rishi Raj Kapoor (4 September 1952 — 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director and producer who worked in Hindi films Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry base ...
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Kareena Kapoor Kareena Kapoor Khan (; ''née'' Kapoor; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood, Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for pl ...
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Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the second- ...
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See also

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List of Indian film families This article lists notable families whose members are prominent in the Indian Film Industry. For South Indian film families, see List of South Indian film families and for Indian music families, see List of Indian music families. A Akhtar–Az ...


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* * https://www.junglee.org.in/ (by Shammi Kapoor) {{DEFAULTSORT:Kapoor Family Punjabi Hindus Punjabi people Indian families Hindu families Bollywood film clans