Second time in less than 24 hours I have to write this sad news again. We lost another legend from legendary Kapoor dynasty of Bollywood. Chintuji as known popularly by all is loved by all romantic movie lovers.
We will miss you Chintuji not only as a fan but also our shared moments during your Book “Khullam Khulla” release at Kolkata
He started his career as Hero, in Bobby in-home production opposite Dimple Kapadia, an overnight hit and historical milepost in RK Films. Rest is history, The tallest man who never came under the shadow of the mighty Bachchan era. Amar Akhbar Antony a cult movie of Bollywood showed that he is not at all a junior partner with senior Bachchan, but complementing and taking the level into the next sphere.
His film songs mostly sung by legend Kishore Kumar and his screen presence made them golden collection for even today’s YouTubers.
Kapoor was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in 2018 and went to New York City for treatment. After successful treatment for over a year, Kapoor returned to India on 26 September 2019.
Kapoor was admitted to Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai on 29 April 2020 after he complained of having difficulty in breathing. He died on 30 April 2020.
Our heart felt condolence to the family. Surely late Raj Kapoor must be happy up in the heaven to receive his equally legendary son who carried his family legacy so delicately with his own class of identity.
He has won many awards in his illustrated life some of them listed here
Awards
Kapoor felicitated by Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and General V. K. Singh at the inauguration of the BRICS Film Festival.
Kapoor reviving the Giant’s award from Union Minister Prakash Javdekar in 2016.
1970 – Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards: Special Award, and National Film Award for Mera Naam Joker
1974 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Bobby
2008 – Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
2009 – Honoured by the Russian Government for contribution to cinema
2010 – Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Love Aaj Kal
2011 – Zee Cine Awards: Best Lifetime Jodi along with Neetu Singh
2011 – Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Do Dooni Chaar
2013 – The Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA), Best Actor in a Negative Role for Agneepath[29][30]
2016 – Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
2017 – Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor & Sons
2017 – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor & Sons
2017 – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male for Kapoor & Sons
2017 – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Kapoor & Sons
One of the best song by Kishore Kumar and Rishi Kapoor jugalbandi.