RAJ KAPOOR

(Ranbir Raj Kapoor)


Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor
  • Born: December 14, 1924
  • Died: June 3, 1988
  • Nationality: British, Indian, Indian
  • Profession: Film Actor, Film Producer, Film Director

Raj Kapoor, also known as Ranbir Raj Kapoor, was an Indian film actor, film producer and film director in the Indian cinema industry. He is widely considered as the greatest showman in the history of Indian cinema and entertainment. He received multiple accolades, including three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India. The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is named after Kapoor. He was a two-time nominee for the Palme d'Or grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his films Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954). His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the top ten greatest performances of all time by Time magazine. His films attracted worldwide audiences, particularly in Asia and Europe.