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Prithviraj Kapoor (3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and who founded the Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company based in Mumbai, in 1944.
He was also the patriarch of the Kapoor family of Hindi films, four generations of which family, beginning with him, have played active roles in the Hindi film industry. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1971 for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
Kapoor was born in Lyallpur on 3 November 1906. His paternal grandfather, Dewan Keshavmal, was a powerful influence during his childhood. Kapoor received his higher education at the Edwardes College in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and joined a two-year program in law to become a lawyer. It was here that his talents on stage first received expression.
Prithviraj Kapoor (3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and who founded the Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company based in Mumbai, in 1944. He was also the patriarch of the Kapoor family of Hindi films, four generations of which family, beginning with him, have played active roles in the Hindi film industry. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1971 for his contributions towards Indian cinema. Click Here ► https://www.youtube.com/user/PeopleandHistory to find out more about your favourite stars. ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Prithviraj Kapoor Family Tree Rare Images The Kapoor family is one of the oldest families of the Hindi film industry. They have worked with films and theatre from generations. Prithviraj Kapoor, the first from the family to pursue acting, was born in 1901. His first lead role was for the film Cinema Girl in 1929. In 1944, he set up Prithvi Theatre. He was the first to use the concept of modern, professional urban theater. Prithviraj's sons Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor - all got into acting and were very successful actors. However, it is Raj Kapoor's descendants who have carried on the family legacy.
Enjoy this scene from the 1971 movie Kal Aaj Aur Kal starring Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Prithviraj Kapoor, Babita Kapoor, Achala Sachdev and David Abraham. For Daily Updates and Fun Stuff Subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/user/ShemarooEnt. Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Shemaroo.Entertainment.Ltd. Follow us at https://twitter.com/#!/BollyFilmVideos
the editing is really amateur in this i know, i was still getting figuring out how to edit vids to a good standard. i made this for Raj Kapoor ji's death anniversary (2nd June). I've already made a video for Raj ji so for his death anniversary I wanted to make a more personal video in which his parents and childhood memories were highlighted upon and so I included videos about Prithviraj Kapoor ji as he was not just Raj ji's father but he also was the one who started the Kapoor dynasty and he was a pioneer of Indian theatre & of the Hindi film industry. The second video is in Faislabad, Pakistan where Prithviraj Kapoor was born. Those videos are not mine. Links to the videos where I got the clips from Faislabad from: Faisalabad : Sadi ka Safar Part-I : https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Here is an interesting story about Raj Kapoor's father Prithviraj Kapoor. Check out the story to know why Prithviraj Kapoor got angry on his fans. Miss the days gone by? Subscribe to Lehren Retro today and enjoy one video everyday on your childhood favorites: http://bit.ly/LehrenRetro Log On To Our Official Website : http://www.lehren.com Facebook : https://bit.ly/LehrenFacebook Twitter: https://bit.ly/LehrenTwitter
As the title suggests, Kal Aaj Aur Kal talks about the changing times and the need to adapt to it. Ram Kapoor, a wealthy industrialist, calls his father Diwan Bahadur Kapoor to stay with him. Ram's son Rajesh who is good at heart, initially takes a liking to his grandfather but as the grandfather begins to impose his orthodox beliefs on the household, Rajesh rebels. As a last straw, Diwan Bahadur Kapoor, arranges for Rajesh's marriage with the daughter of an old confidante of his forcing Rajesh who is already in love with someone else to protest. Things come to such a passe that Ram Kapoor decides to go missing for a few days to provide his father and son adequate time to sort out their differences. Will this decision of Ram Kapoor have any effect on Diwan Bahadur and his grandson Rajesh?
Sikandar (1941): This film chronicles the period in the great king Alexanders life where he descends onto the Indian border at River Jhelum, after successfully conquering Persia and Kabul. While at these tasks, Alexander defies his mentor Aristotle by falling for a Persian woman named Rukhsana. Back at the Indian border Porus (Indian King Puru) fights Alexanders Macedonian army valiantly. However, Rukhsana extracts a promise from Porus that he wont harm Alexander in battle, which causes his incarceration at the hands of Alexander. Watch this movie to find out what happens next.
Mughal-e-Azam | Dilip Kumar Was 'Over Shaded' By Prithviraj Kapoor!! Miss the days gone by? Subscribe to Lehren Retro today and enjoy one video everyday on your childhood favorites: http://bit.ly/LehrenRetro Stylish and spectacular, Mughal-e-Azam is the grandest historical ever in Hindi films. But you would be shocked to know that Dilip kumar was feared of being over shaded. To know the reason, watch the video. Log On To Our Official Website : http://www.lehren.tv Download LEHREN Apps: Apple App Store Link : http://goo.gl/xnqE7C Android Play Store Link : http://goo.gl/3Cvqbc For More Updates: Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=lehrenretro Like: https://www.facebook.com/LehrenNetworks Follow: https://twitter.com/Lehrennetworks Dailymotion link - http://ww...
Watch Sikandar (1941) Hindi Full Movie || Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Zahur Raja Sikandar hindi full movie starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Zahur Raja, Shakir, Vanmala, Meena Shorey, Sheela, Sadiq Ali, K N Singh, Lala Yakub, Gagendra Singh, Jillobai, Abu Bakar, Ghulam Hussain, Noor Jehan, Prakash, G. S. Shorry, Athavale, Mumtaz and others. Directed and produced by Sohrab Modi. Music composed by Rafiq Ghaznavi. for more Super Hit Hindi Films Subscribe to us: https://goo.gl/uz82MS
Emotional scene from super hit classic movie Rajkumar (1964) is a Musical,Drama,Comedy,Romance Hindi film.The film became a box office hit. Starring : Shammi Kapoor,Sadhana Shivdasani,Prithviraj Kapoor,Pran,Om Prakash,Rajendranath,Achala Sachdev,Tun Tun,Manorama,Shivraj. Director : K. Shankar, Producer : G.N. Velumani Music Director : Shankar Jaikishan The Maharaja is eager to see his foreign-returned son, Bhanu Pratap who will eventually take over the reins of the region. When he finally gets to see his son, he is shocked to see that the crown prince is in fact a "clown" prince. He openly shows his disgust and disappointment, and decides to continue to rule. Bhanu Pratap and his friend, Kapil, decide to dress incognito and mingle with the general public and find out if there is anyone con...
Sikandar (1941): This film chronicles the period in the great king Alexanders life where he descends onto the Indian border at River Jhelum, after successfully conquering Persia and Kabul. While at these tasks, Alexander defies his mentor Aristotle by falling for a Persian woman named Rukhsana. Back at the Indian border Porus (Indian King Puru) fights Alexanders Macedonian army valiantly. However, Rukhsana extracts a promise from Porus that he wont harm Alexander in battle, which causes his incarceration at the hands of Alexander. Watch this movie to find out what happens next.
As the title suggests, Kal Aaj Aur Kal talks about the changing times and the need to adapt to it. Ram Kapoor, a wealthy industrialist, calls his father Diwan Bahadur Kapoor to stay with him. Ram's son Rajesh who is good at heart, initially takes a liking to his grandfather but as the grandfather begins to impose his orthodox beliefs on the household, Rajesh rebels. As a last straw, Diwan Bahadur Kapoor, arranges for Rajesh's marriage with the daughter of an old confidante of his forcing Rajesh who is already in love with someone else to protest. Things come to such a passe that Ram Kapoor decides to go missing for a few days to provide his father and son adequate time to sort out their differences. Will this decision of Ram Kapoor have any effect on Diwan Bahadur and his grandson Rajesh?
Watch Sikandar (1941) Hindi Full Movie || Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Zahur Raja Sikandar hindi full movie starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Sohrab Modi, Zahur Raja, Shakir, Vanmala, Meena Shorey, Sheela, Sadiq Ali, K N Singh, Lala Yakub, Gagendra Singh, Jillobai, Abu Bakar, Ghulam Hussain, Noor Jehan, Prakash, G. S. Shorry, Athavale, Mumtaz and others. Directed and produced by Sohrab Modi. Music composed by Rafiq Ghaznavi. for more Super Hit Hindi Films Subscribe to us: https://goo.gl/uz82MS
Awara is a Raj Kapoor classic that is set on the backgrounds of good vs the bad. Judge Raghunath convicts Jagga, a man whose father was a criminal, for rape on trivial evidence. In order to prove that there is no evidence that criminals are born to criminals, Jagga kidnaps Judge Raghunath's wife. He lets her go after four days but Raghunath does not accept her pregnant wife. She gives birth to a son named as Raj who is trained to be a thief by Jagga. Meanwhile he is also kept away from his childhood love Rita. Will Raj ever com to know that Judge Raghunath is his father?
Kumar Ramsay, a member of the family best known for their horror films scripted this version of the classic Persian legend drawn from the 10th C. Shahnama which was a staple item in the Parsee Theatre. Rustom (Kapoor in a role reminiscent of his performance in Mughal-e-Azam, 1960) is the king of Persia whose wife Tehmina(Suraiya) bears hisma son while he is away fighting wars. The son, Sohrab (Premnath), grows into a powerful warrior and ends up challenging his father. Unware of each others indentity, they confront each other on the battlefield where, in true feudal tradition, Rustom triumphs over his son. *.* The name of Rustam reigned supreme in the whole of Persia in the year 720 B.C. He was known for his gigantic elephantine physique and hard won world fame for his super human strength...
Starring : Sadhona Bose, Prithviraj Kapoor, Protima Das Gupta, Jal Khambata Music by : Timir Baran Directed by : Modhu Bose Produced by : Wadia Movietone Synopsis : It starred the famous dancer Sadhana Bose (written as Sadhona in the title) with Prithviraj Kapoor, Jal Khambata, Nayampalli and Protima Das Gupta. It was made simultaneously in English, Bengali and Hindi. The film was distributed in Europe and US through Columbia in Hollywood. It managed to recover its cost with the virtue of being released in three languages. Raj Nartaki established J. B. H Wadia’s reputation as an intellectual film maker.[3] The story is set in the early 19th century in the Manipur Kingdom and is about social barriers and a court dancer. This Hindi Full Movie Is For Free Online Watch and Streaming / Downl...
Director:Raj Kapoor Producer:Raj Kapoor Music: Shankar-Jaikishan Main Cast:Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Nargis, K.N. Singh, Shashi Kapoor, B.M. Vyas, Leela Mishra, Leela Chitnis, Om Prakash Mehra, Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor, Helen Genre:Drama Banner:R. K. Films Release:1951 The movie opens with a court scene where the convict Raj(Raj Kapoor) is being charged for alleged attempt of murder of Judge Raghunath(Prithviraj Kapoor). Raj's case is represented by Rita(Nargis) who dramatically enters the court to take up his case. The story follows her account of Raj's life. Judge Raghunath had earlier thrown out his pregnant wife Leela(Leela Chitnis) on suspicion of the child being that of the dacoit Jagga . Jagga wants the judge to doubt his wife in order to settle some old scores. The distresse...
Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai is a 1969 National Award winning Punjabi film directed by Ram Maheshwari. The film was the first major hit Punjabi film of post-independent India. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directed by - Ram Maheshwari Story by - Bekal Amritsari Writer - Ram Maheshwari Lyrics by - Verma Malik Cast - David Abraham, Som Dutt, Gajanan Jagirdar, I.S. Johar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Nishi, Jagdish Raj, Suresh, Ramayan Tiwari, Vimi Produced by - Pannalal Maheshwari, Ramesh, Ram Singh Music by - S. Mohinder Playback Singers - Shamshad Begum, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, Mahendra Kapoor, Mohammad Rafi, Bhai Samund Singh Cinematography by - D.K. Prabhakar Film Editing by - D.N. Pai Casting By - Purshotom Das, Prakash V...
Watch Shree Ram Bharat Milan (1965) Hindi Full Length Movie. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Mahipal, Anita Guha, Nirupa Roy and others. Directed by Manibhai Vyas. For More Bollywood Talkies - Hindi Classic Movies Subscribe to us : http://goo.gl/hSQwIH Contact for any © Copyright Issues - btcontactforus@gmail.com
Director : A. Shamsheer Producer : Upendra Films Wrier : A. Shamsheer Cast : Kum Kum, Prithviraj Kapoor, Ramesh Deo, Sanjeev Kumar, Asit Sen, Bela Bose, Lata Sinha & Mohan Choti Synopsis : Like * Comment * Share - Don't forget to LIKE the video and write your COMMENT's Statutory Declaration: Contents of this Film,Scene,Song which was released, as per available sources now are in the public domain since the term of copyright has expired,under the copyright act 1957. If You Like The Video Don't Forget To Share With Others & Also Share Your Views. Your One Stop Destination For All The Latest Videos Subscribe Now! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=SeplVintageMovies
From All India Radio archives: An interaction with Prithviraj Kapoor
Prithviraj Kapoor (3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated with IPTA as one of its founding members and who founded the Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company based in Mumbai, in 1944. He was also the patriarch of the Kapoor family of Hindi films, four generations of which family, beginning with him, have played active roles in the Hindi film industry. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1969 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1971 for his contributions towards Indian cinema. Click Here ► https://www.youtube.com/user/PeopleandHistory to find out more about your favourite stars. ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
The year is 1984, Shashi Kapoor comes to Vancouver with actress Nutan for a concert in Vancouver. In this interview with host Shushma he talks very freely about his impression of Vancouver and his desire to come back to Vancouver to make a film. This interview was recorded just before he was flying to England to finish his film "Utsav" in English and Hindi.He also talks about his kids and their future.
the editing is really amateur in this i know, i was still getting figuring out how to edit vids to a good standard. i made this for Raj Kapoor ji's death anniversary (2nd June). I've already made a video for Raj ji so for his death anniversary I wanted to make a more personal video in which his parents and childhood memories were highlighted upon and so I included videos about Prithviraj Kapoor ji as he was not just Raj ji's father but he also was the one who started the Kapoor dynasty and he was a pioneer of Indian theatre & of the Hindi film industry. The second video is in Faislabad, Pakistan where Prithviraj Kapoor was born. Those videos are not mine. Links to the videos where I got the clips from Faislabad from: Faisalabad : Sadi ka Safar Part-I : https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Unique archive footage of the Indian film star Raj Kapoor.The footage is taken when Kapoor attended the Film Festival in Moscow in 1967.He wishes a happy New Year to all Soviet people and sings the song "Sajan Re Jhooth Mat Bolo" from the film "Teesri Kasam".Then Raj Kapoor introduces the singer Mukesh and reveals the "secret" - that in all films it was Mukesh who was singing the songs,not Raj Kapoor.At the end Raj Kapoor sings with his own voice a song about the Russian snow.
Legend Raj Kapoor celebrates his birth anniversary today. On this special day the living legend of cinema Mr. Dilip Kumar remembers legend Raj Kapoorji. Watch for youself to know more: For more videos log on to http://www.lehren.tv Mobile: http://m.lehren.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LehrenEntertainment Twitter: http://twitter.com/lehrentv
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Interview with Raj Kapoor and other actors.