Rajiv Kapoor
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Rajiv Kapoor is an India
n film actor, producer, director and a member of the famous Kapoor Family
.
, acting in only 13 films. His first film was Ek jaan hain hum (1983), with Divya Rana, Shammi Kapoor, Pran, and Gulshan Grover. His next film was Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), directed by his father Raj Kapoor. This was Raj Kapoor's last film. He was not as successful as his other brothers Randhir
and Rishi
, but he is noted for his role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili
(1985
) starring opposite Mandakini which was one of the biggest hits of the year. He acted in a string of other unsuccessful films and made his last film appearance in Zimmedaar which released in 1990. He then turned to producing and directing. He produced Henna
(1991) which was directed by his brother Randhir and then made his directorial debut with PremGranth
(1996) which starred his brother Rishi
and Madhuri Dixit
. After that film became a "disaster" at the box office, he didn't direct again.
In 1999 he produced Aa Ab Laut Chalen
which was directed by his brother Rishi. Since then he has not been active in film producing or directing. In 2001, he married an architect Aarti Sabharal, but the marriage ended in divorce two years later.
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India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actor, producer, director and a member of the famous Kapoor Family
Kapoor Family (film)
The Kapoor family is a prominent Indian family with a long history in Bollywood cinema. Many members of the family have been successful actors, film directors, and producers.-Background:...
.
Career
He had a short stint in the Hindi film industryBollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
, acting in only 13 films. His first film was Ek jaan hain hum (1983), with Divya Rana, Shammi Kapoor, Pran, and Gulshan Grover. His next film was Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), directed by his father Raj Kapoor. This was Raj Kapoor's last film. He was not as successful as his other brothers Randhir
Randhir Kapoor
Randhir Kapoor is a Bollywood actor, producer and director. His nickname is Daboo.-Early life:Randhir Kapoor hails from the legendary Kapoor family. He is the eldest son of Raj Kapoor. He is a fourth generation Kapoor and comes from a distinguished Punjabi Hindu family who have been part of the...
and Rishi
Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor, film producer and director.-Early life:Born in Chembur Mumbai, Kapoor is the second son of film director and star Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Campion School,Mumbai. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv...
, but he is noted for his role in Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Ram Teri Ganga Maili was a hit 1985 Bollywood movie directed by the legend, Raj Kapoor. This movie stars Mandakini and Rajiv Kapoor, son of the director-producer Raj Kapoor. It was Raj Kapoor's last film. The songs of the films were of high meolody...
(1985
1985 in film
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) starring opposite Mandakini which was one of the biggest hits of the year. He acted in a string of other unsuccessful films and made his last film appearance in Zimmedaar which released in 1990. He then turned to producing and directing. He produced Henna
Henna (film)
For other uses see Henna Heena is the name of a 1991 Bollywood film produced and directed by Randhir Kapoor and starring his brother Rishi Kapoor, Ashwini Bhave and Zeba Bakhtiyar also renowned as Neha Seti...
(1991) which was directed by his brother Randhir and then made his directorial debut with PremGranth
PremGranth
Prem Granth is a Hindi movie which was released in India on 22 May 1996. Directed by Rajiv Kapoor, the movie stars Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit and deals with the subject of rape. The movie was a commercial failure....
(1996) which starred his brother Rishi
Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor, film producer and director.-Early life:Born in Chembur Mumbai, Kapoor is the second son of film director and star Raj Kapoor. He did his schooling with his brothers at Campion School,Mumbai. His brothers are well-known actors: Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv...
and Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit
Madhuri Dixit is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Hindi films. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses and most accomplished dancers. She appeared in numerous commercially successful films and was recognised for several of...
. After that film became a "disaster" at the box office, he didn't direct again.
In 1999 he produced Aa Ab Laut Chalen
Aa Ab Laut Chalen
Aa Ab Laut Chalen , literally Come, Let's Go Back) is a 1999 Bollywood romantic drama musical directed by Rishi Kapoor and written by Sachin Bhowmick. The film premiered in India and the United States on 22 January 1999. The film starred Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles. This film was...
which was directed by his brother Rishi. Since then he has not been active in film producing or directing. In 2001, he married an architect Aarti Sabharal, but the marriage ended in divorce two years later.
Filmography
Actor:- Zimmedaar... Inspector Rajiv
- Naag Nagin (1989)
- Hum To Chale Pardes (1988)
- Shukriyaa (1988)...Ajay Singh
- Zalzala (1988)...Bholey
- Preeti (1986)
- Angaarey (1986)
- Lover Boy (1985)...Kishan/Kanhaiya
- Ram Teri Ganga MailiRam Teri Ganga MailiRam Teri Ganga Maili was a hit 1985 Bollywood movie directed by the legend, Raj Kapoor. This movie stars Mandakini and Rajiv Kapoor, son of the director-producer Raj Kapoor. It was Raj Kapoor's last film. The songs of the films were of high meolody...
(1985)...Narendra "Naren" Sahay - Zabardast (1985)...Ravi Kumar/Tony
- Lava (1985)...Amar
- Mere Saathi (1985)...Shyam
- AasmaanAasmaanAasmaan is a 1984 Bollywood movie starting Rajiv Kapoor, Tina Munim, and Mala Sinha. It was directed by Tony Juneja....
(1984)...Kumar/Chandan Singh - Ek Jaan Hain Hum (1983)...Vikram Saxena
Producer:
- Aa Ab Laut ChalenAa Ab Laut ChalenAa Ab Laut Chalen , literally Come, Let's Go Back) is a 1999 Bollywood romantic drama musical directed by Rishi Kapoor and written by Sachin Bhowmick. The film premiered in India and the United States on 22 January 1999. The film starred Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles. This film was...
(1999) (Producer) - PremGranthPremGranthPrem Granth is a Hindi movie which was released in India on 22 May 1996. Directed by Rajiv Kapoor, the movie stars Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit and deals with the subject of rape. The movie was a commercial failure....
(1996) (Executive Producer) - HennaHennaHenna is a flowering plant used since antiquity to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather and wool. The name is also used for dye preparations derived from the plant, and for the art of temporary tattooing based on those dyes...
(1991) (Executive Producer)
Editor:
- Aa Ab Laut ChalenAa Ab Laut ChalenAa Ab Laut Chalen , literally Come, Let's Go Back) is a 1999 Bollywood romantic drama musical directed by Rishi Kapoor and written by Sachin Bhowmick. The film premiered in India and the United States on 22 January 1999. The film starred Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles. This film was...
(1999) - PremGranthPremGranthPrem Granth is a Hindi movie which was released in India on 22 May 1996. Directed by Rajiv Kapoor, the movie stars Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit and deals with the subject of rape. The movie was a commercial failure....
(1996)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
- Prem RogPrem RogPrem Rog is 1982 romantic Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. Prem Rog literally means "love sick". The film tells the story of a man's love towards a woman who is a widow and of a higher status.-Plot summary:...
(1982) - Biwi O Biwi (1981)
Director:
- PremGranthPremGranthPrem Granth is a Hindi movie which was released in India on 22 May 1996. Directed by Rajiv Kapoor, the movie stars Rishi Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit and deals with the subject of rape. The movie was a commercial failure....
(1996)
Self:
- Raj Kapoor (1987)...Himself