Bollywood star known for his wealthy, haughty character, collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, and is a descendant of Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, is named...
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The legendary Kapoor clan has been a towering presence in India's entertainment industry. From the legendary Prithviraj Kapoor, through Shashi, Shammi, and Raj Kapoor, to Rishi, Ranbir, and Kareena Kapoor, every single member of Bollywood's first family has left an indelible mark on the silver screen. Today, we're diving into the life of one of the lesser-known members of the clan: Pinchoo Kapoor.
Born as Lal Pushpendra Kapur in 1927, Pinchoo Kapoor turned heads with his commanding performances as an overbearing, wealthy patriarch on the big screen.
Pinchoo Kapoor debuted in the Hindi film industry in 1969, and his career spanned till 1989. His remarkable performances can be seen in films like 'Don,' 'Roti,' 'Avtaar,' and 'Khud-Daar.' His role as a businessman raising orphan Rishi Kapoor and turning him into a star in 'Karz' remains iconic. Pinchoo Kapoor also worked with Amitabh Bachchan in the film 'Don,' where he played an Interpol officer.
Pinchoo Kapoor shared a familial bond with the Kapoor brothers. He was nephew to Prithviraj Kapoor and cousin to Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor.
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After leaving the world on April 28, 1989, in Bombay, Pinchoo Kapoor remains a fondly remembered supporting actor of Bollywood, known for his character-defining roles.
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- Pinchoo Kapoor, a lesser-known member of Bollywood's first family, made his mark in the Hindi film industry, acting in films like 'Don', 'Roti', 'Avtaar', 'Khud-Daar', and 'Karz'.
- Born as Lal Pushpendra Kapur in 1927, Pinchoo Kapoor was a nephew to the legendary Prithviraj Kapoor and a cousin to Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor.
- Pinchoo Kapoor debuted in 1969 and continued his career till 1989, leaving an indelible mark with his commanding performances as an overbearing, wealthy patriarch.
- One of Pinchoo Kapoor's most iconic roles was as a businessman raising orphan Rishi Kapoor and turning him into a star in the movie 'Karz'.
- After leaving the world on April 28, 1989, in Bombay, Pinchoo Kapoor is fondly remembered as a supporting actor of Bollywood, known for his character-defining roles.
