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Rishi Kapoor was born on 4 September 1952, in Chembur, Mumbai, India, and is an actor, director, and producer, best known for his numerous works in Hindi cinema. For his debut role as a child, he received a National Film Award, and has since won numerous other awards, with all of his efforts helping to put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Rishi Kapoor? As of early-2017, sources estimate a net worth that is at $40 million, mostly earned through success in the film industry. Some of the films he’s been a part of include “Bobby”, “Do Dooni Chaar”, and “Kapoor & Sons”. As he continues his career, it is expected that his wealth will also rise further.

Rishi attended Campion School in Mumbai, and after matriculating went to study at Mayo College located in Ajmer. One of his first films was the 1970’s “Mera Naam Joker” which was a film by his father Raj Kapoor. He was just a child in the film and he would go on to receive a National Film Award.

Kapoor then got his first lead role in the 1973 film “Bobby”, in which he appeared opposite Dimple Kapadia. The film proved very successful and it led to him appearing in a total of 51 solo hero films from 1973 to 2000. He would also star in 41 multi-hero films, not all of them successful, but some of the successful films proved to be highly popular, and increased his net worth significantly, with some of his most notable projects include “Laila Manju”, “Rafoo Chakkar”, “Honeymoon”, “Banjaran” and “Bol Radha Bol”. He has also been part of successful two-hero films, including “Badalta Rishtey”, “Saagar”, “Deewana”, and “Karoobaar”. In 1999, he forayed into directing, with “Ab Ab Laut Chalen” which starred Akshayane Khanna and Aishwarya Rai. One of his latest films as a romantic lead was “Karobaar: The Business of Love”, and he also played in “Heena”, which was directed by his brother Randhir Kapoor.

In the 2000s, Rishi moved into more supporting roles, appearing in films such as “Namastey London”, “Love Aaj Kal”, and “Patalia House”. He also started appearing in British films such as “Sambar Salsa” and “Don’t Stop Dreaming”. In 2012, he became part of “Agneepath” in the unusual role of a villain, and was a part of “Housefull 2”. He also made a cameo appearance in “Kab Tak Hai Jaan”. So his net worth continues to rise.

Kapoor has won numerous awards over the course of his career. He won a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 and was even honored by the Russian Government for his contributions to cinema. He received a Best Lifetime Jodi in the 2011 Zee Cine Awards, and another Filmfare Critics Award for “Do Dooni Chaar”. In 2016, he was rewarded with a Screen Lifetime Achievement Award, and multiple awards for his performance in “Kapoor & Sons”.

In 2017, Rishi published “Khullam Kulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored” in which he revealed a lot of interesting events of his life.

For his personal life, it is known that Kapoor has been married to actress Neetu Singh since 1980. They have two children, one of whom is actor Ranbir Kapoor. The couple has appeared in numerous films together.

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• 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.

Rishi Kapoor Important Facts

• Starred in the shelved film “Maang Saja Do Mere” (1984) Starring Sanjeev Kumar,Rishi Kapoor,Ranjeeta Kaur,Asha Parekh,Kader Khan,Asha Sachdev, Lalita Pawar,Amjad Khan, Directed Prayag Raj.
• Starred in the shelved film directed by Jyotin Goel. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Saif Ali Khan.This was in 1994.
• Went for a world tour concert with Rekha and Rahul Roy in September 1991. They visited cities in Canada, America and England.
• Starred in the shelved film “Aakhri Jaam”1980 . Starring Rishi Kapoor and Rameshwari, Shakti Kapoor.
• His cousin is Sanjay Kapoor the CEO of Talking Pictures Productions in Bahrain. Sanjay is the son of director Vijay Kapoor. Vijay Kapoor has another son named Ajay Kapoor. Ajay Kapoor is the Executive Director at Indra Media Pvt Ltd. Ajay is Zee Sports – Head of Programming. Ajay has also been a producer of several drama series. He has also been the Nimbus Television – Creative Director. Ajay has also been the producer of Ten Sports. Director Vijay Kapoor also has a daughter named Anuradha settled in India. Anuradha has a daughter settled in Australia.
• His brother is Randhir Kapoor, whose wife is Babita Kapoor. Babita’s aunt is classic actress Sadhana, whom his son Ranbir Kapoor escorted on the ramp of a fashion show for charity in 2014. A cheerful Sadhana wore a beautiful pink sari, while being on the arm of the handsome dapper Ranbir, in what turned out to be her last public appearance. A year-and-a-half later, she died from a high fever. Rishi went to her house to pay his last respects and was touched to see that she had kept a framed picture of her and Ranbir from the fashion show on her nightstand.
• Rishi Kapoor had acted in 51 multi-starers, of which 25 were hits. Rajesh Khanna’s performance was hailed and applauded by audience and critics in Ghar Parivaar and Zamana. Similarly Dharmendra overshadowed Rishi in Sitamgar, Katilol Ka Kaatil and Sher Dil; Kamal Hasan’s acting beat Rishi in Sagar; Dilip Kumar and Pran were highlights of Duniya.
• Niece Shaira Kapoor (Shashi Kapoor’s granddaughter) worked as production designer in Bombay Velvet.
• Starred in the shelved movie B.M.B. Productions “Tu Hi Meri Zindagi”(1990) Starring Shammi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Sri Devi,Rajnikant, Music by Bappi Lahiri, Produced by Suresh Bokadia, Directed by K.C. Bokadia.
• Starred in the shelved movie Pitra Chhaya Productions “Waqt Gawah Hain”(Karam Bandhan)(1995) Starring Dharmendra,Rishi Kapoor,Mamta Kulkarni,Sonu Walia,Moushami Chatterjee,Johnny Lever,Ram Mohan,Ashok Saraf,Avtar Gill,Ram Mohan,Shyama Deshpandey, Music by Anand Milind, Produced by Ugam Sidhawat, Gehralal Mewada, S.N.Mewara, Directed by Raj.N.Sippy. Raaj Kumar was initially signed for Dharmendra’s role. He kept insisting that Rishi Kapoor be replaced. He felt Rishi looked to old to play his son in law. Raaj Kumar kept insisting his son Puru Raaj Kumar do the role. The producers finally got tired of Raaj Kumar and replaced him.
• Starred in the shelved film, Evergreen Arts Pictures “Sindoor Ki Aawaz”(1990). Starring Rishi Kapoor,Jaya Pradha, Raj Babbar,Madhavi,Aruna Irani, Rohini Hattangadi,Saeed Jaffery,Shreeram Lagoo. Music by Rajesh Roshan, Directed by P. Chandra Sekhara Reddy.
• Niece is actress Akanksha Malhotra ( Cousin Prem Kishen daughter).
• Nephew is director Siddharth Malhotra ( Cousin Prem Kishen’s son).
• Did a stage show in the Fiji Islands in 1986. Accompanied with him was Dimple Kapadia , Asrani and Prem Chopra . A young Ranbir Kapoor also made a appearance on stage .
• Feroz Khan approached Rishi Kapoor for the role of Saba Karim in Janasheen. Rishi Kapoor refused the film.
• Dad Raj Kapoor’s maternal uncle was actor Jugal Kishore Mehra. Jugal married actress Anwari Begum and adopted her daughter actress Zarine ( Nasreen) Nasreen is the mother of actress/ singer Salma Agha. This makes Rishi Kapoor a cousin of Salma Agha. Rishi is also the uncle of actress Sasha Agha. Salma’s daughter.
• Nephew of actor/ politician Vicky Kapoor ( Har Har Mahadev). Vicky is brother director Vijay Kapoor and son of Trilok Kapoor.
• Cousin to actress Sanjana Kapoor ( Shashi’s daughter ).
• Cousin of actor Jatin Sial ( Aunt Urmila’ s son).
• working in Mumbai film industry
• His film “Chirag” was completed and unreleased. After the film was completed, the producer failed to get any buyers. The producer then made a very brave and unusual decision. He remade the entire film again as Beti No.1. But this time he replaced Rishi Kapoor with Govinda and Mohini with Rambha. Chirag starred Rishi Kapoor , Mohini, Aruna Irani, Mohnish Bahl, Mohan Joshi, Prem Chopra, Johny Lever, Satish Kaushik, Music ; Rajesh Roshan, Produced; A .Saptrishi Films ,.Directed; T. Rama Rao.
• His film ” Kanyadaan” (1993) was completed but unreleased. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Anu Aggarwal, Deepti Naval, Anupam Kher, Kiran Kumar, Farida Jalaal, Sayeed Jaffery. Music: Adesh Srivastav , Produced:Sudhakar Bokhade. Directed: Raju Subramaniam.
• His film “Aaj Ka Sansar” (Bade Ghar Ki Bahu)(1995) was completed but unreleased. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Suresh Oberoi, Farha, Swapna, Tanuja, Shafi Imandar, Kader Khan, Pran, Paresh Rawal. Music; Laxmikant Pyarelal , Producer; A.K.Movies Maker, Directed; Kalptaru.
• His film ” Rishta Ho To Aisa” (1994) is completed and unreleased. Starring Jeetendra, Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Sujata Mehta, Swapna, Paresh Rawal, Ashok Saraf, Kader Khan. Music : Laxmikant -Pyarelal, Produced:Marco Enterprises, Directed: Kalptaru.
• His film ” Swarg Se Pyar Ghar Hamara” (1991) is completed and unreleased. Starring Shashi Kapoor , Rishi Kapoor, Meenakshi, Vidyashri, Amjad Khan, Kader Khan, Gulshan Grover. Music : Laxmikant – Pyarelal. Produced: Waris Pictures.Directed: Kalptaru.
• Nephew of Prem Nath and Bina Rai.
• Nephew of actor Subbiraj.
• Small time actor Rajesh Laher was considered his Look a like. They even played twins in the film Zinda Dil.
• Nephew of director Vijay Kapoor. Trilok’s son.
• Grand nephew of Trilok Kapoor ( Prithvirajs brother).
• Son in law of Costume designer / actress Rajee Singh.
• Cousin of Karan Kapoor ( Shashi’s son).
• Cousin of Bollywood actors Karan Kapoor, Prem Kishen and Monty Nath.
• Father of actor Ranbir Kapoor.
• Rishi’s on-screen pair with Neetu Singh was popular in 1974-1981 but the pair was successful only in multi-star cast films as films with Rishi as main 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 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.
• Rishi Kapoor did 41 multi star cast films from 1976-2000 where Rishi was cast as 2nd or 3rd lead hero and of them 16 were flops and 25 were hits.
• Rishi Kapoor got 51 films as the solo lead hero from 1974-1997 but, of them, 40 were box-office flops and managed only 11 hits – which were Bobby, Laila Majnu,Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz, Prem Rog, Nagina, Honeymoon, Banjaran, Heena and Bol Radha Bol.
• Son of Raj Kapoor; husband of actress Neetu Singh; brother of actors Randhir Kapoor, Rajiv 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.

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