From the pin-up boy of the 70s to Rauf Lala of modern-day Bollywood, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor treated us with every flavor of his acting. Chintu ji not just played some multifaceted marvellous characters but also left an indelible mark in our hearts with her cheeky smile and charming old-school looks. During a career spanning more than five decades, Kapoor acted in at least 123 films, including one that was made for the streaming media audience. From 'Bobby' to 'Mulk', Rishi Kapoor proved he is one of the most charming, effervescent actors of Indian cinema. Here is a look at the top 10 must-watch classics of Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.
1. Mulk: The movie was not a huge commercial success but the acting of each and every cast member in this masterpiece was an inspiration for many. In the movie, Rishi Kapoor comes up with a virtuoso performance where his anger, vulnerability, and faith chase each other repeatedly as the only one ready to fight his cause is his daughter-in-law.
2. 102 Not Out: We told you he delivered each and every taste of acting to us. 102 Not Out taught us the value of living a happy life. You expect this kind of beautiful work when two acting legends come together. No doubt Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor taught us some crucial life lessons wrapped in a happy fun times.
3. D-Day: It is very hard to imagine a jolly and charming actor like Rishi Kapoor in this kind of role. But whenever he steps in the shoe of a villain he left us amazed. Worth a watch for a handful of scenes between Kapoor and Khan, both leaving us within the space of 24 hours of each other.
4. Bobby: The Raj Kapoor superhit marked Rishi's entry into Bollywood as a romantic hero in 1973, and also set off the trend of teenybopper romance in Hindi films. The pair of Rishi and Dimple Kapadia became a rage among the young audience and is still considered one of the greatest romantic pairs on the Bollywood screen.
5. Amar Akbar Anthony: If anybody wants to take lessons on how to win audiences’ hearts without being the lead actor, they should take notes from Rishi Kapoor. In this movie, Rishi Kapoor was not in lead but he still won much heart with his tremendous acting as Amar.
6. Do Dooni Char: The delightful urban comedy united Rishi and Neetu Kapoor after years, as a middle-class couple in Delhi, who are parents to two teenage kids. Kapoor delighted as the guy next door as the Habib Faisal film, released in 2010, created humor out of everyday situations an average middle-class family faces, highlighted by the 'challenge' they face while buying a new car.
7. Agneepath: Told you Rishi Kapoor and vicious characters are eye-pleasing it seems like he was meant to play such roles. With the role of Rauf Lala, Rishi Kapoor showcased his ability to portray menace on-screen without once raising his voice or beating his chest.
8. Mera Naam Joker : Rishi Kapoor received the National Award as Best Child Actor for his role in the Raj Kapoor film. He essayed the childhood of the protagonist Raju. The tearjerker melodrama was about Raju the joker, who must make people laugh, irrespective of his own troubles and suffering.
9. Karz: Karz is still known as the turning point in Rishi Kapoor’s career. The way he played the double role and left an indelible mark on Hindi film industry was truly commendable. Complete with memorable songs and a thrilling plot, the film, directed by Subhash Ghai, attained cult status in later years.
10. Sargam: Rishi Kapoor's another gem had him paired opposite Jaya Prada. The movie gave us the famous song 'Dafli Wale'. In the movie, he played the role of a musician, Raju, who helps a young woman, who is unable to hear or speak to express through dance and achieve her goal of becoming a dancer.
