Randhir Kapoor, one of the veteran actors of Indian cinema, is recently celebrating his 76th birthday today. With a career spanning over five decades, Randhir Kapoor has given some memorable performances in Bollywood films. He has been a huge contributor to the Indian film industry, and his legacy lives on through his films and songs. In this article, we take a look at some of his best films and songs that have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
Early life and career:
Randhir Kapoor was born on 15 February 1947 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. He was the eldest son of legendary actor Raj Kapoor and grandson of Indian cinema pioneer Prithviraj Kapoor. Randhir Kapoor made his acting debut in the year 1955 in the film “Shree 420” (as a child artist), which was directed by his father Raj Kapoor. The film was a family drama.
Since 1971, Randhir has been married to actress Babita, and they have two daughters, actresses Karisma, and Kareena Kapoor. The couple separated in 1988 after living separately for several years but reconciled in 2007.
Best Movies of Randhir Kapoor
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (1971):
Randhir Kapoor’s film is “Kal Aaj Aur Kal“, which was directed by his father Raj Kapoor. The film was a family drama that also starred his grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor, and his father, Raj Kapoor. The film revolved around three brothers who were separated at birth and raised by three different families.
Chacha Bhatija (1977):
Directed by Manmohan Desai, the film is a hilarious comedy starring Randhir Kapoor and Dharmendra in lead roles. ”Chacha Bhatija” revolves around the story of two half-brothers who fall in love with the same woman.
Dharam Karam (1975):
Directed by Randhir Kapoor himself, the film is a romantic drama starring Rekha, Dara Singh, Randhir Kapoor, and Raj Kapoor in lead roles. ”Dharam Karam” was one of the biggest hits of the year and won several awards.
Best songs of Randhir Kapoor:
Jaane Ja Dhoondta Phir Raha – (Jawani Deewani)
This romantic song is one of the most popular songs of Randhir Kapoor. This song is from the movie “Jawani Deewani”, which was released in the year 1972. This song was sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.
Shashi Bhari Gulab Ki – (Jeet)
This song is from the movie “Jeet” which was released in the year 1972. The song features Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor and was sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Saamne Ye Kaun Aaya – (Jawaani Deewani)
This song is one of the best party songs of that era. When it was remixed in the early 1990s, the song was re-introduced to an entirely new generation. This song was sung by Kishore Kumar.
Randhir Kapoor has been an integral part of the Indian film industry and has given some outstanding performances throughout his career. His movies and songs have entertained generations of audiences, and his legacy lives on. Through this article, we have tried to highlight some of his best movies and songs that have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
