Raj Kapoor

Key facts

Born

14 December 1924, Peshawar

Died

2 June 1988, New Delhi

State of birth

Peshawar

Sector

Actors

Profession

Indian actor and filmmaker (1924–1988)

Gender

Male

Biography

Ranbir Raj Kapoor, popularly known as Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor and filmmaker 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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Timeline

1. 1924Born in Peshawar
2. 1965Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Director
3. 1971Awarded the Padma Bhushan
4. 1972Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Director
5. 1983Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Director
6. 1986Awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Director
7. 1987Awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award
8. 1988Dies in New Delhi