Biography of prithviraj kapoor in punjabi movie
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Prithviraj Kapoor
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Prithviraj Kapoor, born Prithvinath Kapoor on November 3, 1906, in Samundri, Punjab, India, was not just a prolific actor but a visionary who played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Indian cinema and theatre. His journey, marked by dedication, passion, and a commitment to his craft, is a tale that transcends the boundaries of time and genre. His legacy is not just a chapter in the history of entertainment; it is a saga that unfolded on the stages of Lyallpur and Peshawar and reached its zenith with the founding of the iconic Kapoor family and the establishment of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay (now Mumbai). Kapoor's journey, marked by a commanding presence on screen and a commitment to the stage, is a story of passion, resilience, and an enduring love for the arts.
Early Life and Education
Prithviraj Kapoor's roots trace back to a Punjabi Hindu Dhai Ghar Khatri family, a background that laid the foundation for his
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The Punjab Partition Forum
Ramanjit Singh
When it comes to who contributed the most to the Indian cinema, inom believe that the pre-Partition generation of Punjab had the biggest share in terms of the sheer dominance of talent and skill that was seen in the films, music and arts for many decades prior to and after the independence of India.
Even those actors, singers, playwrights, writers, producers and directors, who were born outside of this province had either paternal or maternal connections to Punjab. There fryst vatten a lot of analysis and research done bygd academics like Harjap Singh Aujla and others. Professor Ishtiaq Ahmed has written a book on this very subject, and I'll provide reference links to their research at the bottom of this article.
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Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to b
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Prithviraj Kapoor
Indian actor (1906–1972)
Prithviraj Kapoor | |
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Kapoor in the film Ek Raat (1942) | |
| Born | Prithvinath Kapoor (1906-11-03)November 3, 1906 Samundri, Punjab, British India (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 29 May 1972(1972-05-29) (aged 65) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | Lyallpur Khalsa College, Lyallpur |
| Alma mater | Edwardes College Peshawar (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1927–1972 |
| Spouse | Ramsarni Mehra (m. 1923) |
| Children | 6, including Raj, Shammi and Shashi |
| Relatives | see Kapoor family |
| Honours | |
| In office 3 April 1952 – 2 April 1960 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay |
| Constituency | Nominated (Arts) |
Prithviraj Kapoor (born Prithvinath Kapoor; 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was an Indian actor who is also considered to be one of the founding figures of Hindi cinema.[1] He