Raj Kapoor

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

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th CelebrationBeauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration · 2022
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
★ 6.92022
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.
Mera Naam JokerMera Naam Joker · 1970
Mera Naam Joker
★ 7.31970
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."
DiwanaDiwana · 1967
Diwana
★ 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.
Ram Teri Ganga MailiRam Teri Ganga Maili · 1985
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
★ 6.01985
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.
BobbyBobby · 1973
Bobby
★ 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...
AwaaraAwaara · 1951
Awaara
★ 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.
Shree 420Shree 420 · 1955
Shree 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.
Prem RogPrem Rog · 1982
Prem 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.

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