Randhir Kapoor

Randhir Kapoor (, Punjabi: ਰਣਧੀਰ ਕਪੂਰ) (born 15 February 1947) is a Bollywood actor, producer and director. His nickname is Daboo.

Early life

Randhir Kapoor hails from the legendary Kapoor family. He is the eldest son of Raj Kapoor. He is a fourth generation Kapoor and comes from a distinguished Punjabi Hindu family who have been part of the Hindi film industry for many years. His great great grandfather was Dewan Keshavmal Kapoor, his grandfather was actor Prithviraj Kapoor, his paternal uncles are actors Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. His brothers are actors Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. His wife is actress Babita and his daughters are actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. His nephew is actor Ranbir Kapoor, son of Rishi Kapoor.

Career

Randhir Kapoor made his acting and directorial debut with Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971) which also starred his wife, father and grandfather. The film was produced under the R.K banner and was an average success.

After his debut, he scored with two successful movies, the first with Jaya Bachchan in the film Jawani Diwani (1972) which also included the hit song "Jaane Jaan." This movie was one of the biggest hits of that year and was applauded because of the music and performances. The other success, released the same...
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