Raj Kapoor is famous in the world due to his attractive acting and directing but he is also one of the 12 indians who are  popular in Russia. He is regarded one of the most talented actosr and directors of the country. He was more passionate about directing instead of acting.

Personal life

Raj Kapoor was born in Peshawar Pakistan on 14 dec 1924. His father's name is late Shri Prithviraj Kapoor and he has two brothers named Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. Raj Kapoor's family lived in Peshawar, Pakistan. He was married to Krishna Kapoor, sister of Rajendranath and Premnath. Raj Kapoor has 5 children- Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, Reetu Nanda and Reema. He was one of the highest paid actors in the industry of his time. Raj Kapoor died in 1988 due to asthama at the age of 63. He was working on a film Heena at the time of his death, which was completed by his sons Randhir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor. Heena was released in 1991 which was a big success at the box office.

Career

His first debut film was Inquilab in 1935 at the age of eleven. He had worked in several movies for next 12 years, and his first big break was Neel Kamal as a lead hero opposite Madhubala in 1947. At the early age of 24 he became the first youngest director of his time by establishing his own studio R.K Films. His first debut as a director was the film Aag starring himself opposite Nargis. In 1949 he worked with Dilip kumar who was a super star at that time as a co-actor in Andaz which was a block buster. He worked in many block buster hits as a producer, director and actor in Barsaat, Anari, Shri 420, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai etc. Apart from his home production his major hits are Anari, Challia, Teesri Aankh etc. His first film in colour was Sangam with Rajendra Kumar and Vijayantimala and it was his last hit as a lead actor on box office. Later on released around the world and Sapno Ka Saudaar was flop on box office. He was a member of jury in 4th Moscow International Films Festival in 1965. His dream film Mera Naam Joker took more than six years to complete which was produced and directed by him. His son Rishi Kapoor had worked first time in Mera Naam Joker which was a huge flop on box office. Mera Naam Joker was Raj Kapoor's favourite film as it was known as classic movie in later years.

He has launched his first son Randhir Kapoor in Kal Aaj or Kal which was a family drama. He launched his second son Rishi kapoor in film Bobby which was directed and produced by himself. It was a huge hit of box office. He acted with his son Randir Kapoor in 1975 which was Randhir also directed with his father.

Awards

Raj Kapoor had receieved 9 Filmfare awards in his career. He was honoured with the Padma Bhusan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987 by the Government of India. He was honoured by with the best director of the millennium by stardust Awards. Today he is also known as Showman of the Millennium. The title of Showman of Millennium is given by the Star Screen Awards in 2002.