Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1906 |
| Age | 65 years (died on 29, May, 1972) |
| Birthplace | Samundri, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Date of Death | 29/05/1972 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Prithviraj Kapoor was an Indian actor and one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema. | |
| He was also a prominent stage actor and founder of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay. | |
| Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor) was an Indian actor and one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema[1]. | |
| He was a prominent stage actor and the founder of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay, establishing the renowned Kapoor family of actors[1][2]. | |
| He is considered a pioneer who bridged the gap between Indian theatre and the emerging film industry[2]. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | B.A. from the Edwardes College in Peshawar, Pakistan |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
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| Death Cause | Cancer |
| Caste | Khatri |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||||
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Career
| Debut | Bidyapati (1937) |
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| Last Film | Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971) |
| Awards, Honours |
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| Theatre Founder | Prithvi Theatre (established 1944) |
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| Notable Roles | Rajya Sabha Member (two consecutive terms) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prithviraj Kapoor established the Prithvi Theatre in 1944. | |
| 2. He played a key role in the development of Hindi cinema. | |
| 3. His influence extended to Indian theatre and movies. | |
| 4. Prithviraj Kapoor was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1969. | |
| 5. His residence in Rajbaugh was maintained as a memorial following his passing. | |
| 6. He was one of the founding members of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA). | |
| 7. He was a socialist at heart and traveled in third class with his colleagues. | |
| 8. He accepted roles without remuneration early in his career to advance his craft. | |
| 9. His theatrical debut paved the way for his ascent to stardom. | |
| 10. His last film, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, was directed by his grandson Randhir Kapoor and featured three generations of the Kapoor family. | |
| 11. He was born as Prithvinath Kapoor before adopting the name Prithviraj[1]. | |
| 12. He founded the Kapoor family dynasty of actors, which includes his sons Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor[2]. |