Remembering Rishi Kapoor's 10 most iconic roles

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The son of actor-director Raj Kapoor, the grandson of actor Prithviraj Kapoor, brother to Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor and nephew of paternal uncles, Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor; and father of actor Ranbir Kapoor— Rishi Kapoor was born into the first family of Indian cinema, with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth.

Anyone who loved Rishi Kapoor would agree with Karan Johar when he tweeted a tribute after hearing of the actor’s passing away: ‘…He was my hero! The very handsome, the exceptionally charming, the eternally romantic Rishi Kapoor…my childhood was dedicated to watching him sing his songs with abandon, wearing his printed sweaters and dancing in my bedroom…. doing the dafliwalle routine with a dinner plate in front of my school friends…’

A man who was vocal on his Twitter timeline, be it asking for the ‘thekas’ selling liquor to open during lockdown to shutting trolls who tried to take him on for food choices or political matters, he didn’t shy away from saying things the way they were.

Here are some of his most iconic roles that will always remain in our hearts


1. Bobby (1973)

Character – ‘Raja’

The teen romance, his debut as a lead actor, catapulted him to stardom as the movie became a blockbuster.


2. Laila Majnu (1976)

Character – ‘Majnu’

Based on the legend of India’s great lovers, the movie amply showcased Rishi Kapoor’s restrained performance.


3. Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)

  Character- 'Akbar'

Probably the biggest hit of his career, Rishi Kapoor’s impish performance stood out in this multi-starrer.


4. Karz (1980)

    Character – ‘Monty’

This reincarnation drama flopped at the Box Office when it was released but has since become a cult classic. Kapoor enacted the complex character with great ardour.



5. Prem Rog (1982) 

    Character – ‘Devdhar’

Regarded as one of the best romantic movies made in Bollywood, Rishi was effortless in a role tailor-made for him.


6. Saagar (1985)

    Character – ‘Ravi’

Rishi Kapoor complemented Kamal Haasan and Dimple Kapadia, making this one an eminently satisfying watch. It received critical acclaim upon release and won four Film Fare Awards


7. Chandni (1989)

    Character – ‘Rohit’

Rishi Kapoor pulled off a character with many shades with admirable composure in this Yash Chopra musical.


8. Agneepath (2012)

   Character – ‘Rauf Lala’

For the first time, Rishi Kapoor tried his hand at playing a menacing character and won rich laurels.


9. Kapoor & Sons (2016)

 Character – 'Amarjeet Kapoor'

As a sex-obsessed grandfather, Rishi Kapoor pitched in a fabulous performance and stunned everyone in this new-age film


10. Mulk (2018)

 Character – 'Murad Ali Mohammed'

Rishi Kapoor shone in this topical movie aimed at shattering social and political stereotypes.


While we won't get another chance to watch him in action, creating magic on-screen, the love that we have for him will never fade away.

It's the end of an era, but not the end of the memories.

Rishi Kapoor (1952-2020)


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