|
Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor (4 September 1952 – 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. In a career spanning 50 years, he is regarded as one of the most successful and accomplished actors in Hindi cinema. Kapoor was the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. Born into the Kapoor family, he made his debut, as an adolescent, in his father Raj Kapoor's film '' Mera Naam Joker'', for which he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. As an adult, his first lead role was opposite Dimple Kapadia in the teen romance '' Bobby'', which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Between 1973 and 2000, Kapoor starred as the romantic lead in 92 films. He starred in several successful films from the mid-1970s to the 1990s, such as '' Kabhi Kabhie'', '' Laila Majnu'', '' Amar Akbar Anthony'', '' Hum Kisise Kum Nahin'', '' Sargam'', '' Naseeb'', '' Kaatilon Ke Kaatil'', ''Prem Rog'', ''Cool ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial centre, financial capital and the list of cities in India by population, most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the List of largest cities, seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Alpha, alpha world city. Mumbai has the List of cities by number of billionaires, highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby (1973 Film)
''Bobby'' is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language musical romance film, produced and directed by Raj Kapoor, and written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. The film stars Raj Kapoor's son, Rishi Kapoor, in his first leading role, opposite Dimple Kapadia in her debut role. The film became a blockbuster securing the position of highest grossing Indian film of 1973, the second highest grossing film of the 1970s at the Indian box office, and one of the top 20 highest-grossing Indian films of all time (when adjusted for inflation). It also became an overseas blockbuster in the Soviet Union, where it drew an audience of 62.6 million viewers, making it one of the top 20 biggest box office hits of all time in the Soviet Union. Thematically and stylistically inspired by the ''Archie'' comics Raj Kapoor was fond of, the film became a trend-setter. It was wildly popular and widely imitated. It introduced to Bollywood the genre of teenage romance with a rich-versus-poor clash as a backdrop. Numerous films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henna (film)
''Henna'' is a 1991 Indian romance drama film, written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, produced and directed by Randhir Kapoor. It stars Rishi Kapoor, along with Pakistani actress Zeba Bakhtiyar in the title role and Ashwini Bhave. The film was planned and started by director Raj Kapoor, but due to his death before the filming, it was shot by his eldest son Randhir. The dialogues of the film were written by the Pakistani writer Haseena Moin. The film was a major critical and a commercial success and was also India's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. Plot Chandar Prakash (Rishi Kapoor), who lives in Srinagar, is due to be engaged and married to Chandni Kaul (Ashwini Bhave), whom he calls Chand. On the day of the engagement, he experiences an accident, and mistakenly strays into the Pakistani side of Kashmir. A native girl, Henna ( Zeba Bakhtiar), falls in love with him; this is amidst the India-Pakistan tensions in Kashmir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandni (film)
''Chandni'' (''Moonlight'') is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical drama film directed and co-produced by Yash Chopra from a story written by Kamna Chandra with a screenplay by Umesh Kalbagh, Arun Kaul, and Sagar Sarhadi. The film stars Sridevi in the title role of Chandni Mathur, a young effervescent woman torn between two suitors played by Rishi Kapoor and Vinod Khanna. Waheeda Rehman, Anupam Kher, Sushma Seth, Mita Vashisht, and Manohar Singh feature in supporting roles. The eighties marked a professional setback in Chopra's career, After a series of failed action films, Chopra decided to return to his roots and make a romantic musical, a film with all the hallmarks of what has come to be known as the "Yash Chopra style" – heroine-oriented, romantic, emotional, depicting the lifestyle of the super-elite, with melodic music used in songs picturized in foreign locations. The film marked the first collaboration between Chopra and Sridevi; they would collab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagina (1986 Film)
''Nagina'' is a 1986 Indian fantasy romance film, produced and directed by Harmesh Malhotra, with a screenplay written by Ravi Kapoor and story by Jagmohan Kapoor. The film stars Sridevi as Rajni, a Nāginī who marries a civilian to avenge the death of her spouse at the hands of an evil saint. It also stars Rishi Kapoor, Komal Mahuvakar, Amrish Puri, Sushma Seth and Prem Chopra. Then dubbed in Telugu as Naagini. ''Nagina'' was theatrically released on 28 November 1986. Upon its release, it was a widespread success grossing over ₹13 crore at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 1986. The success of the film proved to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. And major watershed moment in Indian cinema, as the film, despite being a woman-centric movie became a massive commercial success. Nagina is credited as being the film which established Sridevi's position as the biggest female star of the 1980s. A sequel to the film was released; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coolie (1983 Hindi Film)
''Coolie'' (transl. Porter) is a 1983 Indian action comedy film, directed by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan as Iqbal Aslam Khan, a railway coolie, who was separated from his mother Salma (Waheeda Rehman) due to Zafar's (Kader Khan) obsession with her. This obsession causes the destruction of her family and her mental breakdown. Years later, fate unites her sons, Iqbal and Sunny (Rishi Kapoor) and they set out to save Salma from Zafar's captivity. It also starred Rati Agnihotri, Shoma Anand, Suresh Oberoi and Puneet Issar. The film was released on 2 December 1983 and became the List of Bollywood films of 1983, highest-grossing film of the year. It did in gross revenue. It made over per territory, a rare achievement for the time and was a huge blockbuster (entertainment), blockbuster. The film is also infamous for a fight scene with co-star Puneet Issar, during which Bachchan had a near-fatal injury due to a miscalculated jump. In the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Rog
''Prem Rog'' () is a 1982 Hindi-language Musical film, musical Romance film, romantic Drama (film and television), drama directed and produced by Raj Kapoor, with screenplay written by Jainendra K. Jain (screenwriter), Jainendra Jain and Kamna Chandra. The film tells the story of a man's (Rishi Kapoor) love towards a woman, who is a higher status widow (Padmini Kolhapure). This film marked Raj Kapoor's return to social themes. Released on 30 July 1982, it took second spot at the box office that year after Subhash Ghai's ''Vidhaata'' (also starring Kolhapure and Shammi Kapoor). At the 30th Filmfare Awards, the film received a leading 12 nominations, including Filmfare Award for Best Film, Best Film, Filmfare Award for Best Actor, Best Actor (Rishi), Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actress (Nanda (actress), Nanda), and Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, Best Music Director (Laxmikant–Pyarelal), and won a leading 4 awards (tying with Shakti (1982 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaatilon Ke Kaatil
''Katilon Ke Kaatil'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film, produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. This film stars Dharmendra (who previously appeared in Hingorani's ''Kahani Kismat Ki''), Rishi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Tina Munim, Nirupa Roy, Shakti Kapoor and Amjad Khan. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji. The film is known for its hit music and several exploitation film gimmicks, including the appearance of Bruce Lee lookalike Bruce Le (capitalizing on the Bruceploitation trend) as well as a character called Reecha who resembles General Ursus from ''Planet of the Apes''. ''Katilon Ke Katil'' was released on 11th December 1981, and was a critical and commercial success, becoming the 7th highest grossing film of 1981. Cast *Dharmendra as Ajit / Badshah *Rishi Kapoor as Munna *Zeenat Aman as Jameela Banu *Tina Munim as Rashmi *Nirupa Roy *Shakti Kapoor as Jimmy / Micheal * Amjad Khan as Black Cobra *Bruce Le as Goon *Arjun Hingorani as Fakeer * Manorama as La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naseeb (1981 Film)
''Naseeb'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language masala film produced and directed by Manmohan Desai, and written by Kader Khan. It is a typical Manmohan Desai film starring, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini, Reena Roy, Kim in lead roles and Pran, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, Amjad Khan, Amrish Puri in supporting roles, along with Jeevan in a small positive role. The music is by the Manmohan Desai regulars Laxmikant–Pyarelal. ''Naseeb'' was a hit at box office. The film was later remade in Tamil as '' Sandhippu'' (1983) and in Telugu as '' Trimurtulu'' (1987). Plot ''Naseeb'', a story of destiny and fate, begins with a lottery ticket. In 1961 A drunken man who cannot pay his tab trades: he decides to sell his ticket to the waiter, Namdeo ( Pran). Namdeo purchases this ticket with his three friends Damu ( Amjad Khan), Raghu ( Kader Khan) and Jaggi ( Jagdish Raj). Using a system of drawing out the highest card to decid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sargam (1979 Film)
''Sargam'' is a 1979 Hindi-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It was the Hindi version of his earlier Telugu film '' Siri Siri Muvva'' (1976), which also starred Jaya Prada and made her a star in South India. She made her Hindi film debut with this film, repeating her role of a mute dancer. The film stars Rishi Kapoor as her partner, Shashikala as her stepmother, Shreeram Lagoo as her father, with Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Asrani, Vijay Arora and Om Shivpuri. Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed the memorable songs, which won the only Filmfare Award for the film. Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics. Mohammed Rafi has sung all seven songs, three of them were duets with Lata Mangeshkar, including the famous song, "Dafli Wale Dafli Baja", "Koyal Boli Duniya Doli" and "Parbat Ke Us Paar". The song "Koyal Boli" was shot on the banks of the Godavari River in Rajahmundry, "Parbat Ke Us Par" in Ooty and "Dafli Wale" in Kashmir. The film became a blockbuster and took 3rd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum Kisise Kum Nahin
''Hum Kisise Kum Naheen'' () is a 1977 Indian masala film produced and directed by Nasir Hussain. It stars Rishi Kapoor, Tariq, Kaajal Kiran, and Amjad Khan, with Zeenat Aman in a special appearance. It took the third top spot at the box office in 1977. Mohammed Rafi received his only National Film Award for this film. Cast * Rishi Kapoor as Rajesh (fake Manjeet Kumar Dana) * Tariq Khan as Sanjay Kumar * Kaajal Kiran as Kajal Kisharina * Amjad Khan as Saudagar Singh * Zeenat Aman as Sunita (special appearance) * Ajit Khan as Sunita's rather * Om Shivpuri as Ram Kumar * Kamal Kapoor as Kishorilal * Ravinder Kapoor * Rinku * Vimal Ahuja as Baljit Kumar Dhana * Ashoo * Sushama Shiromanee * Murad as Rajesh's father * Tom Alter as Jack * Master Bunty * Baby Rani * Agha as hotel manager (special appearance) Plot The story begins with a wealthy man selling his entire estate in Africa, converting it to diamonds. He carries them in a belt and takes a flight to India. On the wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amar Akbar Anthony
''Amar Akbar Anthony'' is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language masala film directed and produced by Manmohan Desai and written by Kader Khan. Released in India on 27 May 1977, the film stars an ensemble cast of Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Neetu Singh, Parveen Babi, Shabana Azmi, Nirupa Roy and Pran. The plot focuses on three brothers separated in childhood who are adopted by families of different faiths; Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. They grow up to be a police officer, a qawwali singer and the owner of a country bar, respectively. The soundtrack album was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and the lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi. The film earned at the Indian box office, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of that year, alongside '' Dharam Veer'' and ''Hum Kisise Kum Naheen''. Religious tolerance became a landmark theme in Bollywood masala films, building on the masala formula pioneered a few years earlier by Nasir Hussain's '' Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
