Raj Kapoor
Indian film actor, producer and director
1924 — 1988
Quick Facts
Profession
Indian film actor, producer and director
Born
December 14, 1924
Died
1988 (age ~64)
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
screenwriter, film director, film actor
British RajBorn in PeshawarDied in New Delhi
1924
Born in Peshawar (1924-12-14)
1965
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
1971
AwardPadma Bhushan
1972
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
1983
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
1986
AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
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Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director, and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. He has been referred to as The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema as well as The Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema.
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Who is Raj Kapoor?+
Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director, and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. He has been referred to as The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema as well as The Charlie Chap
What does the name Raj mean?+
The name Raj means "Ellipsis of British Raj, the period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947.". It is of Indian origin.
When was Raj Kapoor born?+
Raj Kapoor was born on December 14, 1924.
When did Raj Kapoor die?+
Raj Kapoor died in 1988, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
Ellipsis of British Raj, the period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947.
The name Raj is of Indian origin, meaning "Ellipsis of British Raj, the period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Raj
Raj — December 14, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Legend.
— anon
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
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