Acting
Raj Kapoor
Born December 14, 1924 · Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India
Died June 2, 1988 · aged 63
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 Eas…
Known For
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor · 1986Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
1986
MovieDocumentary
"Living Legend - Raj Kapoor" is a revealing portrait of Raj Kapoor, a charismatic personality who held centre-stage in the Indian film industry for more than four decades! In a highly personalized interview, Raj Kapoor talks to the film's director, Simi Garewal, about his emotional evolution.. his regrets.. his love.. his music.. his films and his philosophies. The viewers are also treated to glimpses of haunting scenes and songs from his films.
Nargis · 1991Nargis
1991
MovieDocumentary
This is a biographical on the late Nargis Dutt showing scenes from her many films; from her earlier roles as a child artiste right up to her role in the epic Mother India. During her career as an actress, Nargis won many awards in India and abroad. She was nominated to India's Upper House of Parliament to represent the film industry. This film contains interviews with her family members, friends and colleagues and brings back the fond memories of this great actress and human being.
Diwana · 1967Diwana
★ 9.31967
MovieMusicRomance
Meet Pyarelal, a simple-minded, naive young man, orphaned at birth, living with a Muslim landlady, Fatima, who treats him like her son. When the police arrest Pyarelal on the charge of murder, no one really believes that this harmless man could harm anyone, leave alone kill. Their belief is shattered when Pyarelal openly admits in Court that he has indeed committed this crime, and demands capital punishment for it.
Awaara · 1951Awaara
★ 7.21951
MovieDramaMusic
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
Bobby · 1973Bobby
★ 6.11973
MovieDramaRomance
Raja is the 18-year-old son of a wealthy Bombay businessman who suffers from his parents coldness and neglect. Shortly after finishing school he meets Bobby, the 16-year-old daughter of a poor Christian fisherman. They fall head over heels for each other, but they'll need everything they have to defend their love as their families won't accept them marrying each other...
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration · 2022Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
★ 6.82022
MovieFamilyFantasy
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.
Shree 420 · 1955Shree 420
★ 7.51955
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a small-town man who comes to make it big in the city, where he is almost instantly relieved of all his possessions. Homeless and penniless, he is taken in by a woman who looks after him.
Sangam · 1964Sangam
★ 7.41964
MovieRomanceDrama
An air force pilot, upon returning home from war after being assumed dead, weds the woman he had long loved, unaware that she had been planning to marry his best friend.
Movies
Living Legend - Raj Kapoor · 1986Living Legend - Raj Kapoor
1986
MovieDocumentary
"Living Legend - Raj Kapoor" is a revealing portrait of Raj Kapoor, a charismatic personality who held centre-stage in the Indian film industry for more than four decades! In a highly personalized interview, Raj Kapoor talks to the film's director, Simi Garewal, about his emotional evolution.. his regrets.. his love.. his music.. his films and his philosophies. The viewers are also treated to glimpses of haunting scenes and songs from his films.
Nargis · 1991Nargis
1991
MovieDocumentary
This is a biographical on the late Nargis Dutt showing scenes from her many films; from her earlier roles as a child artiste right up to her role in the epic Mother India. During her career as an actress, Nargis won many awards in India and abroad. She was nominated to India's Upper House of Parliament to represent the film industry. This film contains interviews with her family members, friends and colleagues and brings back the fond memories of this great actress and human being.
Diwana · 1967Diwana
★ 9.31967
MovieMusicRomance
Meet Pyarelal, a simple-minded, naive young man, orphaned at birth, living with a Muslim landlady, Fatima, who treats him like her son. When the police arrest Pyarelal on the charge of murder, no one really believes that this harmless man could harm anyone, leave alone kill. Their belief is shattered when Pyarelal openly admits in Court that he has indeed committed this crime, and demands capital punishment for it.
Awaara · 1951Awaara
★ 7.21951
MovieDramaMusic
A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated.
Bobby · 1973Bobby
★ 6.11973
MovieDramaRomance
Raja is the 18-year-old son of a wealthy Bombay businessman who suffers from his parents coldness and neglect. Shortly after finishing school he meets Bobby, the 16-year-old daughter of a poor Christian fisherman. They fall head over heels for each other, but they'll need everything they have to defend their love as their families won't accept them marrying each other...
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration · 2022Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
★ 6.82022
MovieFamilyFantasy
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.
Shree 420 · 1955Shree 420
★ 7.51955
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of a small-town man who comes to make it big in the city, where he is almost instantly relieved of all his possessions. Homeless and penniless, he is taken in by a woman who looks after him.
Sangam · 1964Sangam
★ 7.41964
MovieRomanceDrama
An air force pilot, upon returning home from war after being assumed dead, weds the woman he had long loved, unaware that she had been planning to marry his best friend.
Naseeb · 1981Naseeb
★ 7.21981
MovieDrama
The lives of friends Namdev, Raghu, Damu and Jaggi take a turn for the worse when they win a lottery. Raghu and Damu murder Jaggi and frame Namdev who later returns to seek revenge.
Indian Talkie · 1981Indian Talkie
1981
Movie
Drawing the history of the Indian talkie, starting with Alam Ara in 1931, this documentary short provides a cross-section of viewpoints from luminaries of the film industry, which give some insight into the contemporary commercial cinema and the parallel stream.
Sapnon Ka Saudagar · 1968Sapnon Ka Saudagar
★ 8.01968
MovieRomance
Film starring Raj Kapoor, Hema Malini and Jayant
Ram Teri Ganga Maili · 1985Ram Teri Ganga Maili
★ 5.91985
MovieDramaMusic
Ganga Singh lives near Gangotri with her brother, Karam. One day she comes to the assistance of a young man, Narendra Sahay, who has come with a group of Calcutta-based college students to study the source of the holy river Ganga, and to get some holy water for his wheelchair-bound paternal grandma. Both are attracted to each other, and on the next Puran Mashi get married, and spend the night in close intimacy. Narendra leaves, but promises Ganga that he will be back soon. Months go by, but he does not return. She gives birth to a son, and as soon she is able to, she starts her journey to Alipor, Calcutta, to confront Narendra and ensure a better future for their son.
Mera Naam Joker · 1970Mera Naam Joker
★ 7.41970
MovieDramaRomance
Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."
Satyam Shivam Sundaram · 1978Satyam Shivam Sundaram
★ 6.61978
MovieDramaRomance
Rajeev falls in love with Roopa, a beautiful singer who hides the fact that half her face is disfigured. However, he soon discovers her secret after marriage and begins to ignore her.
Kim · 1984Kim
★ 8.01984
MovieDramaAdventure
A friendly street kid in India, during the last years of the nineteenth century, looks and considers himself Indian, but is in fact a Brit. The Brits discover his true origin, and train him as a spy.
Prem Rog · 1982Prem Rog
★ 7.21982
MovieDramaMusic
Manorama, the daughter of a rich, orthodox family is married off, leaving her childhood friend Deodhar and his secret love for her, in despair. When tragedy befalls her, and traditions seem unfair, Deodhar must fight for what's right.
Gopichand Jasoos · 1982Gopichand Jasoos
★ 6.01982
MovieComedyThriller
Middle-aged private detective Gopichand and his temporary sidekick Bela don a series of quirky disguises amid a high-stakes theft investigation.
Abdullah · 1980Abdullah
★ 9.71980
MovieActionDrama
Abdullah has to fight oppression and torture as he tries to bring up the boy as a hindu where the majority are muslims.
Valmiki · 1946Valmiki
★ 9.01946
MovieDrama
Valmiki is a movie directed by Bhalji Pendharkar featuring Shanta Apte, Prithviraj Kapoor.
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai · 1960Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
★ 6.11960
MovieComedyMusic
Raju informs the police about a group of bandits, even though he is in love with the chief's daughter. The police set out to kill the clan and it is upto him to save the bandits and his love.
Chori Chori · 1956Chori Chori
★ 7.31956
MovieRomanceDrama
Kammo lives a very wealthy lifestyle with her widowed multi-millionaire dad, Girhdarilal, who would like her to get married to someone who is not after their wealth. To his dismay, she chooses to marry a Pilot named Sumankumar, who is known to womanize, and for his greed, so when he disapproves, she runs away. He advertises for her safe return and offers to pay Rs.1.25 Lakhs to the finder. Four days later, Kammo returns and she is not the same anymore, she is more humble, sober, and respectful. Fully appreciative of this, Girdharilal agrees to get her married to Sumankumar. Just before the marriage, a man named Sagar approaches them - and it is this visit that will change their lives forever.
Naukri · 1978Naukri
★ 4.41978
MovieDramaFantasy
A disabled man who can't support his family contemplates committing suicide. However, a mysterious figure appears who forces him to reflect on his life.
Jagte Raho · 1956Jagte Raho
★ 6.31956
MovieThrillerComedy
Entering an apartment block in search of a drink of water, a naive peasant finds himself mistaken for a thief and is chased by the residents. Whilst evading capture, he inadvertently exposes the venality and dishonesty of the building's middle class occupants.
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin · 1957Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
★ 6.01957
MovieFamilyDrama
A young boy travels to Delhi, wanting to meet Prime Minister to seek justice for his father who has been wrongly sentenced to death.