Raj Kapoor

Known for ActingBorn 1924-12-14Died 1988-06-02Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India

Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema", his work enjoyed immense popularity and widespread acclaim not only within India but in parts of Eastern Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa and the Soviet bloc. Among Kapoor's numerous accolades are three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India, the Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian honor) in 1971 for his contributions to the arts, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, in 1987. Kapoor's acting style was inspired by Charlie Chaplin and he played characters based on The Tramp in films such as Awaara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955). His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" by Time magazine in 2005; Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954), which he produced, competed for the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 and 1955 respectively.Read more

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Khaan Dost

Mera Desh Mera Dharam

Dil Hi To Hai

Shriman Satyawadi

Dhoon

Parivartan

Amar Prem

Abdullah

Hamari Baat

Main Nashe Mein Hoon

Paapi

Diwana

Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema

Vakil Babu

Chandi Sona

Ek Dil Sau Afsane

Aashiq

Ashiana

Bewafa

Banwra

Pyar

Sargam

Dastan

Dil Ki Rani

Valmiki

Gauri

Dharam Karam

Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Kim

Biwi O Biwi

Sapnon Ka Saudagar

Nazrana

Kanhaiya

Char Dil Char Rahen

Parvarish

Amber

Jan Pahchan

Chittor Vijay

Neel Kamal

Begum

Mera Naam Joker

Chhalia

Anari

Phir Subha Hogi

Shree 420

Naseeb

Sangam

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