Rishi Kapoor: Life in Pictures

Rishi Kapoor was born on September 4, 1952 to Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor. He made his debut as a child artist in 'Mera Naam Joker' in 1970.

Rishi Kapoor became an overnight star when he played the romantic lead opposite Dimple Kapadia in superhit film 'Bobby' in 1973.

Rishi Kapoor formed his pair with wife Neetu Singh in more than 10 films, which included 'Khel Khel Mein,' 'Rafoo Chakkar,' 'Kabhie Kabhie,' 'Amar Akbar Anthony' and many others.

Rishi Kapoor married actress Neetu Singh in 1981.

Rishi and Neetu have two children - Ranbir Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahani. Ranbir Kapoor is a successful actor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahani is an acclaimed interior designer.

Rishi Kapoor did more than 100 romantic films as the lead actor.

Rishi Kapoor ruled the hearts during the 70s and 80s with films like 'Rafoo Chakker,' 'Khel Khel Mein,' 'Lalia Majnu,' 'Kabhie Kabhie,' 'Sargam,' 'Karz,' 'Naseeb,' 'Prem Rog,' 'Coolie,' 'Nagina' and many others.

Rishi Kapoor was one of the few stars, who gained immense popularity as a solo actor and caught everyone's attention in two-hero films like 'Khel Khel Mein,' 'Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin,' 'Kabhi Kabhie,' 'Badalte Rishtey,' 'Aap Ke Deewane' and 'Saagar.'

During the 90s, Rishi was seen in films like 'Ajooba,' 'Chandni,' 'Deewana,' 'Damini - Lightning,' 'Gurudev,' 'Daraar' and many others.

While many of Rishi Kapoor's contemporaries retired from acting or resorted to directing or producing films, Rishi Kapoor found ground in films and found interesting roles in films like 'Hum Tum,' 'Namastey London,' 'Love Aaj Kal,' 'Patiala House,' 'Do Dooni Chaar,' 'Angneepath,' 'D-Day,' 'Student Of The Year,' 'Kapoor & Sons,' '102 Not Out' and 'Mulk' to name a few.