Raj Kapoor
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Raj Kapoor
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Contents Articles Raj Kapoor 1 Raj Kapoor filmography 6 Neel Kamal (1947 film) 9 Amar Prem 10 Aag (1948 film) 13 Andaz (1949 film) 14 Barsaat (1949 film) 17 Sargam (1950 film) 19 Bawre Nain 20 Banwra 22 Awaara 23 Anhonee 26 Paapi 28 Shree 420 30 Jagte Raho 33 Chori Chori 35 Phir Subha Hogi 37 Anari 38 Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai 40 Chhalia 42 Nazrana (film) 43 Aashiq (1962 film) 45 Sangam (film) 46 Teesri Kasam 49 Around the World (1967 film) 52 Sapno Ka Saudagar 53 Mera Naam Joker 54 Kal Aaj Aur Kal 57 Mera Desh Mera Dharam 59 Do Jasoos 60 Dharam Karam 61 Chandi Sona 63 Satyam Shivam Sundaram 64 Naukri 66 Kim (TV film) 68 References Article Sources and Contributors 69 Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors 71 Article Licenses License 72 Raj Kapoor 1 Raj Kapoor Raj Kapoor Born Ranbir Raj Kapoor14 December 1924Peshawar, British India Permanent Residence: Chembur, Mumbai Died 2 June 1988 (aged 63)Chembur,Mumbai, India Other names The Show Man Occupation Actor, Producer, Director Years active 1935-1985 Ranbirraj "Raj" Kapoor (Hindi: राज कपूर, Punjabi: ਰਾਜ ਕਪੂਰ, Urdu: روُپک جارRāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 - 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema.[1] He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954) were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 for his contributions towards Indian cinema. Early life and Background Raj Kapoor was born in Peshawar, British India (present day Pakistan), to actor Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarni (Rama) Devi Kapoor (née Mehra). He was the eldest of six children in a Punjabi[2] family.[3] [4] [5] He was the grandson of Dewan Basheshwarnath Kapoor and great-grandson of Dewan Keshavmal Kapoor, part of the famous Kapoor family. Two of Raj's brothers are actors Shashi Kapoor (aka Balbir Raj Kapoor) and Shammi Kapoor (aka Shamsher Raj Kapoor); the other two died in infancy. He also had a sister named Urmila Sial. Raj Kapoor attended Colonel Brown Cambridge School, Dehradun in the 1930s. Career Raj Kapoor birth place at Dhaki Munawar Shah, Peshawar, Pakistan Raj Kapoor At the age of eleven, he appeared in films for the first time, in the 1935 film Inquilab. After acting in several other films the next 12 years, Raj Kapoor's big break came with the lead role in Neel Kamal (1947) opposite Madhubala in her first role as a leading lady. In 1948, at the age of twenty-four, he established his own studio, R. K. Films, and became the youngest film director of his time making his directorial debut with the film Aag. Aag marked the first of many films in which he and Nargis appeared together. In 1949 he co-starred alongside Dilip Kumar in Mehboob Khan's blockbuster Andaz which was his first major success as an actor. He went on to produce, direct and star in many box office hits such as Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Chori Chori (1956), Jagte Raho (1956) and Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960). These films established his screen image as The Tramp modeled on Charlie Chaplin's most famous screen persona. In 1964 he produced, directed and starred in Sangam which was his first film in colour. This was his last major success as a leading actor. Outisde of his home productions his other notable films were Anari (1959), Chhalia (1960) and Teesri Kasam (1963). He produced, directed and starred in his ambitious film, Mera Naam Joker (My name is Joker), which took more than six years to complete. When released in 1970, it was a box office disaster. In 1971 he launched his eldest son Randhir Kapoor in Randhir's acting and directorial debut Kal Aaj Aur Kal which also starred Raj's father Prithviraj Kapoor as well as Randhir's wife to be Babita. He launched his second son Rishi Kapoor's career when he produced and directed Bobby (1973) which was not only a huge box office success but also introduced actress Dimple Kapadia, later a very popular actress, and was the first of a new generation of teen romances. Dimple wore bikinis in the film which was quite unique for Indian films then. In the latter half of the 1970s and early 1980s he produced and directed films which focused on the female protagonists: Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) with Zeenat Aman, Prem Rog (1982) with Padmini Kolhapure and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) which introduced Mandakini. He acted in fewer films by the late 1970s and early 1980s and focused on producing and directing films. He starred alongside Rajesh Khanna in Naukri (1979) and played the title role alongside Sanjay Khan in Abdullah (1980). Raj Kapoor's last major film appearance was in Vakil Babu (1982) where he appeared with his younger brother Shashi. His last acting role was a cameo appearance in a 1984 released British made-for-television film titled Kim. Death Raj Kapoor suffered from asthma in his later years; he died of complications related to asthma in 1988 at the age of 63. At the time of his death, he was working on the movie Heena (an Indo -Pakistan based love story). The film was later completed by his sons , Randhir, Rishi Kapoor and narrated by his brother Shammi Kapoor it released in 1991 which became a huge success at the Box Office. When he was given the Dadasaheb Phalke Award; where his brothers, Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor were also present; the crowd was clapping around Main gate of Raj Kapoor's birth place at Dhaki Munawar Shah, Peshawar, Pakistan when President Venkataraman, who saw Kapoor's discomfort, came down the stage to give the award to the legend in the middle of thundering claps where he was breathing his last breath. And suddenly Kapoor collapsed, and was rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for treatment. The country's top cardiologists tried their best, but could not save him.[6] 2 Raj Kapoor Legacy Raj Kapoor is appreciated both by film critics and ordinary film fans. Film historians and movie buffs speak of him as the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian cinema," since he often portrayed a tramp-like figure, who, despite adversity, was still cheerful and honest. His fame spread worldwide. He was adored by audiences in large parts of Africa, the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, China, and Southeast Asia; his movies were global commercial successes. Raj had the knack of getting the best out of any one, since he had mastered all departments of film making and even marketing them. When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru died in 1964 coinciding with release of Sangam, he took the opportunity to create a scene when Gopal ashes were immersed in Ganges , like Pandit Nehru described in his poetic will. His films reflected the Era in which it was made. He had a great understanding of the public taste and a great sense of Box-Office.He was one of the pioneers of the Indian cinema, who talked about the potential of Hindi cinema emerging as a great revenue earner from the world market in fifties, which has become a reality today.[7] Many of Raj Kapoor's movies had a patriotic theme. His films Aag, Shree 420 and Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (In the Country Where the Ganges Flows) celebrated the newly independent India, and encouraged film-goers to be patriots. Raj Kapoor commissioned these famous lyrics for "Mera Joota Hai Japani" , a song from the movie Shree 420: Mera joota hai Japani Ye pataloon Inglistani Sar pe lal topi Roosi Phir bhi dil hai Hindustani My shoes are Japanese These trousers are English The red cap on my head is Russian But still, however, my heart is Indian The song is still extremely popular and has been featured in a number of movies since Shree 420 was released. Indian author Mahasweta Devi stopped the show with her inaugural speech at the 2006 Frankfurt Book Fair when she used these lyrics to express her own heartfelt patriotism and debt to her country. Raj Kapoor was a canny judge of filmi music and lyrics. Many of the songs he commissioned are evergreen hits. He introduced the music directors Shankar Jaikishan and the lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra. He is also remembered for his strong sense of visual style. He used striking visual compositions, elaborate sets, and dramatic lighting to complete the mood set by the music. He introduced the actors Nimmi, Dimple Kapadia, Nargis and Mandakini, as well as launching and reviving the careers of his sons Rishi, Randhir and Rajiv. Personal life The Kapoor family hailed from Peshawar and were Hindkowan Punjabis but they were also landowners in the canal colony of Lyallpur, British India, which is now called Faisalabad in the Punjab province of present-day Pakistan where the family lived for a while. He was married to Krishna Kapoor, sister of actors, Rajendra Nath and Prem Nath. [8] [9] Kapoor is also known to have had a longtime romantic relationship with the renowned actress Nargis during the 1950s. The couple starred in several films together, including Awaara and Shree 420. He is also alleged to have had an affair with Vyjayanthimala, his co-star in Sangam. Three of Kapoor's grandchildren are currently stars in the Bollywood film industry. His granddaughters are Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, the daughters of Raj's son Randhir Kapoor and his wife Babita. His grandson Ranbir 3 Raj Kapoor 4 Kapoor, who is the son of Rishi Kapoor and his wife Neetu Singh. Awards Kapoor had received many awards throughout his career, including 9 Filmfare Awards and 19 nominations. His films Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954) were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. His film Jagte Raho (1956) also won the Crystal Globe award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 - the highest award for cinematic excellence in India. In 2001, he was honoured with “Best Director of the Millennium” by Stardust Awards. He was named “Showman of the Millennium” by Star Screen Awards in 2002. Association with other artists Shankar Jaikishan Shankar-Jaikishan were his music director of choice. He worked with them in 20 films in all including 10 of his own films from Barsaat until Kal Aaj Aur Kal. (Jagte Raho with Salil Chowdhury and Ab Dilli Dur Nahin being two exceptions in this period). Only after Jaikishan died, did he turn to a different music director - Laxmikant Pyarelal for Bobby, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, and Preg Rog (later on his children used Laxmikant -Pyarelal for Prem Granth also) and Ravindra Jain for (Ram Teri Ganga Maili and Henna). It is interesting to note that Raj Kapoor never acted in a movie with music by Madan Mohan, and did only one movie with O. P. Nayyar (Do Ustad). List of films with Shankar Jaikishan: (18 Films) • Barsaat (1949) • Anari (1959) • Sangam (1964) • Aah (1953) • Kanhaiya (1959) • Teesri Kasam (1966) • Awaara (1951) • Main Nashe Men Hoon (1959) • Around the World (1967) • Boot Polish (1954) • Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960) • Diwana (1967) • Shree 420 (1955) Aashiq (1962) • Sapnon Ka Saudagar (1968) • Chori Chori (1956) • Ek Dil Sao Afsane (1963) • Mera Naam Joker (1970) • Nargis • Raj Kapoor and Nargis worked together in 16 films including 6 of his own productions. • • • • Aag (1948) Andaz (1949) Barsaat (1949) Pyaar (1950) • • • • Jan Pahchan (1950) Awaara (1951) Amber (1952) Anhonee (1952) • • • • Ashiana (1952) Bewafa (1952) Aah (1953) Paapi (1953) • • • • Dhoon (1953) Shree 420 (1955) Chori Chori (1956) Jagte Raho (1956) Mukesh Mukesh was Raj Kapoor's almost exclusive singing voice in almost all of his films. Also, when Mukesh died, Raj had said, "Maine apni aawaaz ko kho diya..." ("I have lost my voice..."). However Manna Dey has also sung many notable and super-hit songs for Raj Kapoor, for instance in Shree 420 and Chori Chori. Examples of such songs are best illustrated by following songs: • • • • • Dil Ka Haal Sune Dil Wala (Shree 420) Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum (Chori Chori) Jahan Mein Jati Hoon Wahin Chale Aate Ho (Chori Chori) Yeh raat bhigi bhigi, yeh mast fizayen (chori chori) Masti Bhara Hai Samaan (Parvarish) Raj Kapoor • A bhai zara dekh ke chalo (Mera Naam Joker) • Pyar hua ikrar hua hai (Shree 420) • Laga Chunri mein Daag (Dil Hi to Hai) Further reading • The Kapoors: the first family of Indian cinema, by Madhu Jain. Penguin, Viking, 2005. ISBN 0670058378. References [1] Allmusic biography (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ artist/ p425570/ biography) [2] Gibson, Pamela Church; Bruzzi, Stella; Dwyer (14 Dec 2000). "11 Bombay Ishstyle" (http:/ / www. amazon. co. uk/ Fashion-Cultures-Theories-Explorations-Analysis/ dp/ 0415206855/ ref=sr_1_1?s=books& ie=UTF8& qid=1297588286& sr=1-1). In Rachel (in English). Fashion cultures: theories, explorations, and analysis (1 edition ed.). New York: Routledge. p. 181. ISBN 0-415-20685-5. . Retrieved 13 February 2011. [3] "Bollywood's First Family" (http:/ / specials. rediff. com/ movies/ 2006/ feb/ 02slide1. htm). Rediff. . Retrieved 2007-09-08. [4] "Prithviraj Kapoor: A centenary tribute" (http:/ / www. statsvet. su. se/ publikationer/ ahmed/ artiklar_2006/ 41_prithviraj_kapoor. htm). Daily Times / University of Stockholm. . Retrieved 2007-11-03. [5] "Prithviraj Kapoor:" (http:/ / www. junglee. org. in/ pk. html). Kapoor Family Page. . Retrieved 2007-11-03. [6] "Remembering Indian cinema's greatest showman.'" (http:/ / movies. rediff. com/ column/ 2010/ jun/ 03/ raj-kapoors-22nd-death-anniversary. htm). movies.rediff.com. . Retrieved 22 Oct 2010. [7] (http:/ / www. thebhopalpost. com/ index. php/ 2010/ 07/ raj-kapoor-the-man-who-foresaw-the-overseas-business/ ) [8] Farewell Rajendra Nath : Laughter has left the building (http:/ / passionforcinema. com/ farewell-rajendra-nath-laughter-has-left-the-building/ ) passionforcinema, February 13, 2008. [9] "Bye bye, Bina" (http:/ / www. telegraphindia. com/ 1091213/ jsp/ 7days/ story_11857115. jsp). The Telegraph (Kolkata). December 13 , 2009. . Sources • Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. London: British Film Institute; New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1994 • Kishore, Valicha. The Moving Image. Hyderabad: Orient Longman, 1988 External links • Raj Kapoor (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004292/) at the Internet Movie Database 5