Today, in celebrating the birth anniversary of Rishi Kapoor, it is time to remember and celebrate the great actor as a person who made a huge impact in the world of indian cinema.
Beloved for the rich variety of his portrayals and his charisma, the filmography of Kapoor is full of bright and vivid characters that enchant the viewer.
His career covered more than 40 years and made a significant impact on the television and film history of India.
Here are some more of his well-known films which are still relevant today and are proof of his greatness in the film industry.
Bobby (1973)
Bobby was directed by Raj Kapoor, from which at this juncture Rishi Kapoor’s first leading role in this film becomes very significant to Bollywood. Kapoor is the character of Raja who plays the character of adored and radical lover by many the youth who is a fashion trend. Bobby, being the title of such a great documentary movie managing the youthful spirit of its own energy, added much more towards Bobby’s stellar career and achievements.
Moonlight (1989)
Rishi Kapoor played opposite Sridevi in this Yash Chopra classic, a film about romance and grief. Fixated on Rohit, who is a passion person, he is able to demonstrate greater emotional sensitivity. Chandni for most of the late 1980’s will remain one of the most watched films and Kapoor’s act in it was really worth watching.
Debt (1980)
In this Subhash Ghai directed movie Rishi Kapoor plays a man who is dogged by the memories of his previous birth. Kaaz, in which Modi plays just as commanding a part, is a creative mix of reincarnation and thriller elements. With that performance, and the wonderful songs, especially “Meri Umar Ke Naujawano (Om Shanti Om)” made “Karz”, one of the noticeable films of Kapoor’s career.
Amar Akbar Antony (1977)
The film is an epitome of Bollywood masala, where Rishi plays Akbar, one of his best characters full of zest and love for life. A Manmohan Desai film, this one is fully packed with drama and every scene has Rishi Kapoor in his comedic brilliance which has a magnet in it.
Leila Majnu(1976)
A tragic love story between Laila and Majnu inspires Rishi Kapoor to play Majnu in this love story. Rishi plays the lovelorn archetype of a person destined for failure, which comes as a physical challenge to him and makes the melodrama itself enjoyable.
These films not only highlight Rishi Kapoor’s exceptional talents but also celebrate the remarkable role played by the actor in the Indian film industry, as we celebrate the birth anniversary of the actor. In each film, a different facet of his acting skill is demonstrated which is a paradigm of his living legacy and how he entertained people worldwide.
Rishi Kapoor died on April 30, 2020, when he was 67 years old. Since eleven years, he was undergoing a treatment in new york. Such unwavering support is fortunate for Rishi Kapoor, who has Neetu as as her wife.
His final film, Sharmaji Namkeen, was completed with portions of Paresh Rawal’s performance because all the scenes of Paresh Rawal’s film were not completed. The release date of the film on Amazon Prime was March 31, 2022.
