Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/10/1931 |
| Age | 79 years (died on 14, Aug, 2011) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Date of Death | 14/08/2011 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Matric | Not Known |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Mumbai |
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| Death Cause | Chronic kidney disease |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Punjabi Kshatriya |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Hobbies | Playing musical instruments |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Prithviraj Kapoor (director, producer and actor) (1906-1972) |
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| Mother | Ramsarni Devi Kapoor (1908-1972) |
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Career
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Favourites
| Food | French Haute Cuisine |
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
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| Film | Tumsa Nahi Dekha (1957) |
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| Singer | Mohammad Rafi |
Style Quotient
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| Bike Collection | Triumph |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a Hindu family with Pathan heritage. | |
| 2. Directed the films 'Manoranjan' in 1974 and 'Bundle Baaz' in 1976. | |
| 3. Appeared as the lead actor in 50+ movies and in supporting roles in over 20 films. | |
| 4. Had a close friendship with Amitabh Bachchan in the film industry. | |
| 5. Was a devoted follower of Haidakhan Babaji. | |
| 6. His final acting role was in Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar'. | |
| 7. Known as the 'Elvis Presley of India' for his energetic dance style, fashion and hairstyle. |