
Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema widely considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema", his work enjoyed immense popularity and widespread acclaim not only within India but in parts of Eastern Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Africa and the Soviet bloc. Among Kapoor's numerous accolades are three National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India, the Padma Bhushan (India's third-highest civilian honor) in 1971 for his contributions to the arts, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema, in 1987. Kapoor's acting style was inspired by Charlie Chaplin and he played characters based on The Tramp in films such as Awaara (1951) and Shree 420 (1955). His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" by Time magazine in 2005; Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954), which he produced, competed for the Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 and 1955 respectively.
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Films
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TV Shows
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Crew Credits
Known For
67 Credits
Diwana
as Pyare
1967

Naseeb
as Self
1981

Awaara
as Raj
1951

Shree 420
as Ranbir Raj / Raj Kumar of Pipli
1955

Kim
as Policeman
1984

Sangam
as Flight Lt. Sundar Khanna
1964

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
as Raju
1960

Abdullah
as Abdullah
1980

Mera Naam Joker
as Raju
1970

Aag
as Kewal
1948

Barsaat
as Pran
1949

Sapnon Ka Saudagar
as Raj Kumar
1968
Behind the Camera
17 Credits
Awaara
Producer, Director
1951

Bobby
Producer, Director
1973

Shree 420
Director, Producer
1955

Sangam
Director, Producer
1964

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Producer
1960

Mera Naam Joker
Director, Producer
1970

Prem Rog
Director, Producer
1982

Aag
Director, Producer
1948

Barsaat
Director, Producer
1949

Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Writer, Director
1985

Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
Producer
1957

Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Director, Producer
1978