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Prithviraj Kapoor(1906-1972)

  • Actor
  • Director
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Prithviraj Kapoor
A 16th century prince falls in love with a court dancer and battles with his emperor father.
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Mughal-E-Azam (1960)
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Prithviraj Kapoor was born on 3 November 1906 in Samundri, Punjab, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Mughal-E-Azam (1960), Maharathi Karna (1944) and The Light of the World (1931). He was married to Rama Kapoor. He died on 29 May 1972 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
BornNovember 3, 1906
DiedMay 29, 1972(65)
BornNovember 3, 1906
DiedMay 29, 1972(65)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

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Known for

Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, and Madhubala in Mughal-E-Azam (1960)
Mughal-E-Azam
8.1
  • Emperor Akbar(as Prithviraj)
  • 1960
Maharathi Karna (1944)
Maharathi Karna
6.7
  • Karna
  • 1944
The Light of the World (1931)
The Light of the World
6.5
  • Adil
  • 1931
Draupadi
6.0
  • Arjuna
  • 1931

Credits

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Actor

  • Rekha, Ashok Kumar, Jeetendra, and Deven Verma in Judaai (1980)
    Judaai
    5.2
    • (as Pridhviraj, credit only)
    • 1980
  • Naya Nasha (1973)
    Naya Nasha
    4.0
    • (credit only)
    • 1973
  • Mele Mitran De (1972)
    Mele Mitran De
    8.1
    • 1972
  • Prithviraj Kapoor and Jayshree Gadkar in Naag Panchami (1972)
    Naag Panchami
    5.9
    • Maharaj Chandradhar
    • 1972
  • Baankelal (1972)
    Baankelal
    • 1972
  • Sakshatkara (1971)
    Sakshatkara
    8.2
    • Bhoopalayya
    • 1971
  • Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971)
    Kal Aaj Aur Kal
    6.5
    • Diwan Bahadur Kapoor
    • 1971
  • Padosi (1971)
    Padosi
    • 1971
  • Sher E Watan (1971)
    Sher E Watan
    • Baadshah Hanibaal
    • 1971
  • Ek Nannhi Munni Ladki Thi (1970)
    Ek Nannhi Munni Ladki Thi
    6.0
    • Thakur Shamsher Singh
    • 1970
  • Gunah Aur Kanoon (1970)
    Gunah Aur Kanoon
    5.2
    • Jamnadas
    • 1970
  • Heer Raanjha (1970)
    Heer Raanjha
    7.3
    • The King
    • 1970
  • Balraj Sahni and Dara Singh Randhawa in Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970)
    Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar
    8.1
    • Giani
    • 1970
  • Bombay by Nite (1969)
    Bombay by Nite
    4.8
    • Lalaji
    • 1969
  • Insaf Ka Mandir (1969)
    Insaf Ka Mandir
    6.2
    • Judge
    • 1969

Director

  • Prithviraj Kapoor in Paisa (1957)
    Paisa
    • Director
    • 1957

Videos2

Awaara (1951) Trailer
Trailer 1:06
Awaara (1951) Trailer
Mughal-E-Azam (1960) Trailer
Trailer 1:35
Mughal-E-Azam (1960) Trailer
Mughal-E-Azam (1960) Trailer
Trailer 1:35
Mughal-E-Azam (1960) Trailer

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Prithvi Raj Kapoor
  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • November 3, 1906
    • Samundri, Punjab, British India
  • Died
    • May 29, 1972
    • Bombay, Maharashtra, India(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Rama Kapoor1923 - May 29, 1972 (his death, 6 children)
  • Children
      Urmila Sial (Kapoor)
  • Parents
    • Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor
  • Relatives
      Randhir Kapoor(Grandchild)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Acted in India's first ever talkie The Light of the World (1931), although not in the lead role, which was given instead to Master Vithal.

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