Personal Information

Full Name: Rishi Raj Kapoor

Nickname: Chintoo, Bobby

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1952-09-04

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Punjabi

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Acting, directing, producing, singing, spending time with family, traveling, writing

Education

School: Campion School, Mumbai; Mayo College, Ajmer (attended briefly)

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 90 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Raj Kapoor (legendary actor-director-producer) Mother: Krishna Raj Kapoor (homemaker)

Siblings: Brother: Randhir Kapoor (actor-director) Brother: Rajiv Kapoor (actor-director, deceased) Sisters: Ritu Nanda (deceased), Rima Jain

Marital Status: married

Wife: Neetu Kapoor (actress; née Neetu Singh)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Late Actor, Director, Producer (legendary Bollywood figure; career spanned 1970–2020)

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Net Worth: Approximately ₹375 crore (around $40-50 million USD at the time of his passing in 2020; legacy includes family properties and estates)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (2010) – Do Dooni Chaar Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1979) – Bobby (debut as lead) Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (multiple) IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Known for iconic romantic films (Bobby, Kabhie Kabhie, Karz, Chandni), later strong character roles (Kapoor & Sons, Mulk, Sharmaji Namkeen)

Biography Details

Rishi Kapoor (September 4, 1952 – April 30, 2020) was a legendary Indian actor, director, and producer from the iconic Kapoor family. Son of Raj Kapoor, he debuted as a child in Mera Naam Joker (1970) and became a romantic icon with Bobby (1973), earning instant stardom. Over five decades, he starred in classics like Amar Akbar Anthony, Karz, Saagar, and opposite Neetu Singh in 12 films after their 1980 marriage.

He transitioned to powerful supporting roles in later years (Agneepath, Kapoor & Sons). Rishi directed Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) and authored his memoir. Diagnosed with leukemia in 2018, he passed away in Mumbai at 67. Father to actor Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Riddhima, his charm, wit, and versatility left an indelible mark on Bollywood, celebrated through family tributes and legacy revivals in 2026.

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