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==Background==
==Background==
Originally hailing from the city of [[Samundri]], District [[Lyallpur]], [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]] of [[Hindu]] origin,<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=OroCOEqkVg4C&pg=PA396&dq=kapoor+pathan&cd=10#v=onepage&q=kapoor%20pathan&f=false|title=Indian Theatre: Traditions of Performance|publisher=[[University of Hawaii]]|accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=UAhlAAAAMAAJ&q=kapoor+pathan&dq=kapoor+pathan&cd=1|title=Shashi Kapoor presents the Prithviwallahs|publisher=Roli Books|accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/02slide1.htm|title=Bollywood's First Family|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=2007-09-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.junglee.org.in/pk.html|title=Prithviraj Kapoor|publisher=Kapoor Family Page|accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> five generations of the Kapoor family have acted, directed or produced in the [[Bollywood]] industry, starting from Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor right down to [[Ranbir Kapoor]]. It was founded by actor [[Prithviraj Kapoor]], whose eldest son [[Raj Kapoor]] became a superstar in the Hindi film industry, and his two other sons ([[Shashi Kapoor]] and [[Shammi Kapoor]]) became stars in their own right. Most members of the family have either acted in, produced or directed films, and have had a major impact on Indian films. The head of the Kapoor Dynasty, known as "Her Godliness Eshita Kapoor" is the forerunner of Bollywood cinema. She has acted/directed/produced/and written over 6000 Bollyfood films in her lifetime.
Originally hailing from the city of [[Samundri]], District [[Lyallpur]], [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]] of [[Hindu]] origin,<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=OroCOEqkVg4C&pg=PA396&dq=kapoor+pathan&cd=10#v=onepage&q=kapoor%20pathan&f=false|title=Indian Theatre: Traditions of Performance|publisher=[[University of Hawaii]]|accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=UAhlAAAAMAAJ&q=kapoor+pathan&dq=kapoor+pathan&cd=1|title=Shashi Kapoor presents the Prithviwallahs|publisher=Roli Books|accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/02slide1.htm|title=Bollywood's First Family|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=2007-09-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.junglee.org.in/pk.html|title=Prithviraj Kapoor|publisher=Kapoor Family Page|accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> five generations of the Kapoor family have acted, directed or produced in the [[Bollywood]] industry, starting from Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor right down to [[Ranbir Kapoor]]. It was founded by actor [[Prithviraj Kapoor]], whose eldest son [[Raj Kapoor]] became a superstar in the Hindi film industry, and his two other sons ([[Shashi Kapoor]] and [[Shammi Kapoor]]) became stars in their own right. Most members of the family have either acted in, produced or directed films, and have had a major impact on Indian films.


Though all three of Prithviraj Kapoor's sons became actors, it is Raj Kapoor's descendants that have carried on the family legacy. His sons, [[Randhir Kapoor]] and [[Rishi Kapoor]] went on to become well-known actors whilst his youngest son [[Rajiv Kapoor]] was not as successful as his brothers. Randhir Kapoor's daughters, [[Karisma Kapoor]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]], have gone on to find success in the film industry, although the former has temporarily retired due to marriage. In addition to that, Rishi Kapoor's son, [[Ranbir Kapoor]] made his debut in 2007 opposite [[Sonam Kapoor]], the daughter of [[Anil Kapoor]], in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s ''[[Saawariya]]''.
Though all three of Prithviraj Kapoor's sons became actors, it is Raj Kapoor's descendants that have carried on the family legacy. His sons, [[Randhir Kapoor]] and [[Rishi Kapoor]] went on to become well-known actors whilst his youngest son [[Rajiv Kapoor]] was not as successful as his brothers. Randhir Kapoor's daughters, [[Karisma Kapoor]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]], have gone on to find success in the film industry, although the former has temporarily retired due to marriage. In addition to that, Rishi Kapoor's son, [[Ranbir Kapoor]] made his debut in 2007 opposite [[Sonam Kapoor]], the daughter of [[Anil Kapoor]], in [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]]'s ''[[Saawariya]]''.

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The Kapoor Family (Hindi: कपूर ख़ानदान, Urdu: کپُور خاندان Kapoor Khāndān) is a family with a long history in India's Bollywood cinema.

Background

Originally hailing from the city of Samundri, District Lyallpur, Punjab of Hindu origin,[1][2][3][4] five generations of the Kapoor family have acted, directed or produced in the Bollywood industry, starting from Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor right down to Ranbir Kapoor. It was founded by actor Prithviraj Kapoor, whose eldest son Raj Kapoor became a superstar in the Hindi film industry, and his two other sons (Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor) became stars in their own right. Most members of the family have either acted in, produced or directed films, and have had a major impact on Indian films.

Though all three of Prithviraj Kapoor's sons became actors, it is Raj Kapoor's descendants that have carried on the family legacy. His sons, Randhir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor went on to become well-known actors whilst his youngest son Rajiv Kapoor was not as successful as his brothers. Randhir Kapoor's daughters, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, have gone on to find success in the film industry, although the former has temporarily retired due to marriage. In addition to that, Rishi Kapoor's son, Ranbir Kapoor made his debut in 2007 opposite Sonam Kapoor, the daughter of Anil Kapoor, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya.

Family tree

The beginning of the Kapoor family.
The family tree of Prithviraj Kapoor's eldest son: Raj Kapoor.
The family tree of Prithviraj Kapoor's other two sons: Shammi Kapoor & Shashi Kapoor.
Dewan Keshavmal Kapoor
Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor
Prithviraj KapoorRamsarni MehraTrilok Kapoor
Raj KapoorKrishna MalhotraShashi KapoorJennifer KendalGeeta BaliShammi KapoorNeila DeviUrmila SialNandi KapoorDevi Kapoor
Randhir KapoorBabitaRitu NandaRajan NandaRishi KapoorNeetu SinghReema JainRajiv Kapoor
Karisma KapoorSanjay KapurKareena KapoorNitasha NandaNikhil NandaShweta Bachchan-NandaRiddhima KapoorRanbir KapoorAadar JainArmaan Jain
Samaira KapurKiaan Raj KapurNavya Naveli NandaAgastye Nanda

Members of the Kapoor Family

1st generation

  • Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor - a retired policeman and son of Dewan Keshavmal Kapoor who made a cameo in his grandson Raj Kapoor's movie, Awaara (1951)

2nd generation

  • Prithviraj Kapoor - eldest son of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor; married to Ramsarni Mehra
  • Trilok Kapoor - second son of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor

3rd generation

4th generation

  • Randhir Kapoor - eldest son of Raj Kapoor; married to Babita
  • Rishi Kapoor - second son of Raj Kapoor; married to Neetu Singh Kapoor
  • Rajiv Kapoor (Chimpu) - youngest son of Raj Kapoor
  • Ritu Nanda - eldest daughter of Raj Kapoor; married to Rajan Nanda
  • Rima Kapoor Jain - second daughter of Raj Kapoor; married to Manoj Jain first son,name of Mohitjain
  • Kanchan Desai - daughter of Shammi Kapoor; married to Ketan Desai, son of Manmohan Desai
  • Aditya Raj Kapoor - son of Shammi Kapoor; married to Priti
  • Kunal Kapoor - eldest son of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal, married to Sheena Sippy, daughter of film director Ramesh Sippy
  • Karan Kapoor - second son of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal
  • Sanjana Kapoor - daughter of Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal; married to Valmik Thapar
  • Namita Kapur - daughter of Urmila Sial, married to Vicky Kapur
  • Anuradha Kheta - daughter of Urmila Sial
  • Priti Grover - daughter of Urmila Sial, married to Sandeep Grover
  • Jatin Sial - son of Urmila Sial, married Kavita Sharma

5th generation

6th Generation

References

  1. ^ Indian Theatre: Traditions of Performance. University of Hawaii. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
  2. ^ Shashi Kapoor presents the Prithviwallahs. Roli Books. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
  3. ^ "Bollywood's First Family". Rediff. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
  4. ^ "Prithviraj Kapoor". Kapoor Family Page. Retrieved 2007-11-03.