Prithviraj Kapoor

Indian Idol guest Manoj Muntashir shared a charming anecdote about the genesis of the iconic Shankar-Jaikishan musical duo. Their chance meeting at a producer's office led to an introduction to Prithviraj Kapoor, securing them work and a pivotal connection with Raj Kapoor. This collaboration, born at Prithvi Theatre, launched their legendary career.

Veteran actor and producer Sudesh Kumar, known for his roles in 'Saranga' and 'Chhoti Bahen', passed away at 95 in Mumbai. Kumar, who also produced thrillers like 'Uljhan', began his career in theatre before making a mark in films. His wife confirmed his passing after a brief illness. He was born in Peshawar and later moved to Bombay.

During an episode of Indian Idol, Karisma Kapoor took the stage to unveil intriguing stories about her great grandfather, the legendary Prithviraj Kapoor. She traced his remarkable transformation from a law student to a cinematic pioneer, emphasizing his unforgettable contributions to iconic films like 'Alam Ara,' the very first talkie in India, and the epic 'Mughal-E-Azam.

A portion of the historic haveli of legendary Bollywood actor Raj Kapoor collapsed in Peshawar reportedly due to recent heavy rains followed by a strong earthquake on Friday night, officials and local residents said. According to PTI, the century-old Kapoor Haveli, a significant cultural site in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that was declared national heritage by the Pakistan government in 2016, suffered structural damage after continuous rains weakened the building, while tremors late Friday further destabilised its already dilapidated structure.

Bollywood is set for a grand Diwali with Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the iconic shoes of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. This marks a significant full-circle moment, with Ranbir portraying the same revered character his great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor, famously essayed in 1934.

Veteran actress Mumtaz revealed her 1974 decision to leave films was influenced by her orthodox Irani family's traditional views on marriage. She prioritised family wishes over her desire to act longer, respecting her husband Mayur Madhvani's patient wait for her to complete professional commitments.

Kapoor played a very important role in the history of Bollywood. The legacy goes back to Prithviraj Kapoor, who started his career with silent films Do 'Dhari Talwar', 'Cinema Girl', 'Sher-e-Arab' and 'Prince Vijaykumar'. Today marks the 49th death anniversary of Rishi Kapoor's grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor and he took to his Twitter profile to share a picture remembering the founder of the Kapoor clan.

Prosenjit Chatterjee looks back at his epic journey in cinema with hopes for a better future

On the 110th birth anniversary of Prithviraj Kapoor, actor Rishi Kapoor took to his social networking handle to send out his wishes and gratitude to his late grandfather.

Forty-six years after it bagged the National Award for Best Film, 'Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai', returns to the screen, digitally restored

Two of Prithviraj Kapoor’s grandchildren will share screen space in Rahul Dholakia’s Society

In a rare coincidence, actor Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film "Tamasha" will hit the screens on the same day later this month as the digitally-enhanced version of his late great grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor's 1969 film "Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai" is slated for re-release.

Raza Murad and Javed Siddiqui, at the book launch of Sunil Salgia's, "Once Upon A Time in Bollywood" recently revealed that it was Nargis and Meena Kumari, who were the first choices for the role of Anarkali, before Madhubala stepped in. Read on to know more tidbits about the movie

'Mughal-E-Azam' was a grand film with massive queues for tickets. Raza Murad recalled lines stretching 5 km. He opposes remaking it, respecting the original creators. The film was mostly in black and white, except for "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya," which was in colour.

Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor took fans down memory lane when he shared a rare and unseen photo of his granddad, Prithviraj Kapoor, with Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini, on the sets of ‘Mughal-e-Azam’.

Randhir Kapoor says he will never remake RK Films' superhit movie 'Awara' because nobody can step into the shoes of legendary actors Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor.

Sunil Shanbag's Deewar and Ashok Mishra's Atke Bhatke Latke Sur were staged in the city recently

Raj Kapoor, originally Shrishti Nath Kapoor from Kolkata, studied at Mitra Institution. A documentary explores his early life in Kolkata, his connections with Bengali cinema legends, and his debut in 'Inquilab'. Prithviraj Kapoor's collaboration with Debaki Bose on 'Seeta', an award-winning film, is also highlighted.

Prithviraj Kapoor’s house in Peshawar will be converted into a museum. Sheikh Amjad Rashid, a film distributor in Pakistan, is seeking permission from the Khyber Pakhtunwala government to renovate the haveli in old Peshawar.

Prem Sagar, son of the legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar, opened up about the profound bond between the Kapoor clan and his father. In a heartwarming account to ETimes, Prem revealed how Raj Kapoor's father, Prithviraj Kapoor, extended a helping hand to Ramanand Sagar during his struggling days by offering him a job at Prithvi Theatre, giving him Rs 500, and helping him join Shalimar Studio in Pune. This gesture marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between the two families.

Nanak Nam Jahaz Hai, is the first Punjabi major hit

Amitabh Bachchan has opened up and revealed his ideas on how members of a family work in the same profession, citing Prithviraj Kapoor and his 'Kapoor' family in Bollywood as an example. Big B welcomed Abhishek Garg from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, to the hot seat in episode eight of the quiz program 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season 15.

Veteran actor Vinod Khanna has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to the Indian cinema.

Prithviraj Kapoor’s sons - Raj and Shashi - both went on to become popular actors, producers and directors of their time

As Mughal-e-Azam clocked 63 years today, well known writer and former journalist Javed Siddiqui has shared some interesting anecdotes with ETimes about the time when Mughal-e-Azam was released in theatres and how he had witnessed the frenzy among the audience.

We came across a very interesting trivia about Rishi Kapoor's grandfather, late Prithiviraj Kapoor, which the actor had shared last year during the month of November.

Veteran actress Nirmal Rishi and theatrical stalwart Pran Sabharwal have been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri this year, recognizing their lifetime dedication to Punjabi cinema and theater. Nirmal Rishi, an iconic figure in Punjabi entertainment, has been part of the industry for six decades. Pran Sabharwal, a veteran theater actor, has given over 5,000 performances in seven decades.

City to pay homage to ‘The Showman’