Prithviraj Kapoor

AKA: पृथ्वीराज कपूर
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1906-11-03

Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India

Biography

Crew Roles

Paisa
Director
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {65}

Vikramaditya (King of Avanti)

1945-01-20 0

Vikramaditya

A legendary king of Avanti, Vikramaditya, pledges to protect Princess Shreelakha of Kashmir from the Shakas, appointing Kalidas as his court poet. The film depicts Vikramaditya's heroic battles, his e ...
Genre :History, Drama

Shah Zaman

1965-11-18 0

Lootera

A Bollywood historical action film. ...
Genre :Action, Drama, Music, Romance

Baadshah Hanibaal

1971-01-01 0

Sher E Watan

A Bollywood film ...
Genre :Action

1964-01-01 0

Zindagi

Beena falls in love with Rajan after he rescues her from some goons. Soon they marry and she is pregnant. The trouble starts when Beena spends the night with Gopal. What compels her to do this? ...
Genre :Drama

Emperor Akbar

1960-08-05 6.933

Mughal-e-Azam

In the 16th century, when Prince Salim falls in love with a beautiful courtesan named Anarkali, Emperor Akbar's disapproval leads to a battle between father and son. ...
Genre :Drama, Romance

Justice Raghunath

1951-12-14 7.2

Awaara

A petty thief is put on trial for the attempted murder of a lawyer. Through a series of flashbacks, the intertwining lives of the thief, the lawyer, and the thief's defense lawyer are illustrated. ...
Genre :Drama, Music, Romance

Suresh (Hindi version)

1936-10-10 0

Grihadaha

The poor but educated Mahim and his childhood friend, the rich but conservative Suresh, both fall in love with the same woman, the liberated Achala. Mahim marries her and they move to a village but sh ...
Genre :Drama

Promod

1938-07-15 0

Abhagin

A tenant attacks the villainous landlord Jawaharlal Choudhry, injures his son Priyalal and abducts his daughter-in-law Sandhya. Sandhya escapes unharmed to her relative, the engineer Praksh, but her f ...
Genre :Drama

Ram

1934-12-30 0

Seeta

Seeta was a 1933 Indian talkie Bengali film, directed by Debaki Bose and produced by the East India Film Company.[1] It won an honorary diploma in the 2nd Venice International Film Festival in 1934, b ...
Genre :Drama

Grand Vizier Mahmud Gavan

1957-12-13 5.7

Journey Beyond Three Seas

This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin who in 1466-1472 blazed the trade way from Europe to India. The film is based on Ni ...
Genre :Adventure, History

1930-07-18 0

The Arabian Knight

Genre :

1929-07-19 0

Do Dhari Talwar

Genre :Action

Satyananda

1952-01-16 6.5

Anand Math

Anand Math is a 1952 Hindi patriotic-historical film directed by Hemen Gupta, based on Anandamath, the famous Bengali novel written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1882. The novel and film are set in ...
Genre :Drama, History

1946-01-01 0

Valmiki

Valmiki is a movie directed by Bhalji Pendharkar featuring Shanta Apte, Prithviraj Kapoor. ...
Genre :Drama

1935-07-05 6

Inquilab

A drama set amid an earthquake in Bihar. Miss Renee (Khote) looks after the victims while her lover, the businessman Sardar (Mohanned), wants to make money from the disaster. ...
Genre :Drama

Maharaj Chandradhar

1972-02-04 0

Naag Panchami

Snake Goddess Mansa is having a bad day. It's her birthday but she is restless and irritated by her followers in Naglok. Fortuitously Nagraj turns up and she manages to cajole him into revealing the n ...
Genre :Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Thriller

1930-12-31 0

Cinema Girl

This film presented a fictionalized biography of its maker. One of the major characters is a producer modeled on Kohinoor's proprietor, D.N. Sampat, including a reference to the real life occasion whe ...
Genre :History

Self (uncredited)

1957-01-01 5.5

Ab Dilli Dur Nahin

A young boy travels to Delhi, wanting to meet Prime Minister to seek justice for his father who has been wrongly sentenced to death. ...
Genre :Family, Drama

(as Prithiviraj)

1958-06-08 6.3

Lajwanti

Having been unjustly accused of having an affair, a dutiful and loving wife is thrown out of the house by her husband and forced to abandon her baby. When mother and child are eventually reunited, the ...
Genre :

Rana

1973-01-01 0

Naya Nasha

Story of Reena, who gets into drugs. ...
Genre :Crime, Drama, Thriller

Kunwar Saheb

1963-01-01 0

Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya

Rajesh is the son of a rich father, Kuver Saheb. Rajesh falls in love with Savita a daughter of a teacher Ramdas, who Rajesh got sacked and humiliated when he was younger. ...
Genre :

Bhoopalayya, Mahesh's father

1971-11-05 8

Sakshathkara

The story revolves around the dangers of superstition, particularly when it concerns marriage and how unscrupulous elements in society could manipulate these beliefs to their benefit and lead to tragi ...
Genre :Drama, Family

1968-07-19 6

Teen Bahuraniyan

Teen Bahuraniyan (English: Three Daughters-In-Law) is a 1968 family comedy movie. The film is a remake of 1967 Tamil movie Bama Vijayam (Bama's Visit). The film's three lead ladies reprise their roles ...
Genre :Family, Comedy, Drama

1945-08-10 0

Phool

A drama set in a Muslim family. Safhar's inheritance is lost, thanks to his sister-in-law, but he is still expected to complete his late father's work of building a mosque. If he cannot complete the w ...
Genre :Family, Drama

Alexander the Great

1941-02-19 0

Sikandar

The film begins after Alexander the Great (Sikander in Hindi/Urdu) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum. Sohrab Modi plays the Indian king Puru (Porus to the ...
Genre :War, Drama, History

1965-01-01 0

Sky palace

The story revolves around a Nawab, who having lost his money, still continues to live in the old traditional style, maintaining a grandeur facade. His son opposes the unrealistic life-style. ...
Genre :

Arjuna

1931-05-07 0

Draupadi

A grand Mahabharata adaptation, this film focuses on Duryodhana's plot to usurp the Pandavas' kingdom. It culminates in the infamous dice game where Yudhishthira loses everything, including Draupadi, ...
Genre :Drama

1957-08-30 0

Paisa

Only film directed by Prithviraj Kapoor ...
Genre :Drama

Police Sub-Inspector

1966-01-01 0

Lal Bangla

While investigating a murder case that involves his younger brother, a police inspector discovers a ghost roaming the ruins of an ancient palace. ...
Genre :Mystery, Horror

Gurmukh Singh

1969-01-01 0

Nanak Naam Jahaz Hai

In this classic drama, bachelor Prem (Suresh) enjoys a good life, with a successful business and a loving family. But when he marries the manipulative Ratan (Nishi), his once-blissful existence become ...
Genre :

1931-03-14 6

The Light of the World

A period fantasy that told of the ageing king of Kamarpur, and his two rival queens, Navbahar and Dilbahar, and their rivalry when a fakir predicts that Navbahar will bear the king's heir. Dilbahar un ...
Genre :Fantasy

Professor (as Prithviraj)

1966-01-07 8

Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi

After discovery of skeletal remains at an excavation site, a woman known to be deceased for over 2 centuries mysteriously re-surfaces to claim her lover. ...
Genre :Mystery, Drama, Romance, Thriller, Horror

1939-01-01 0

Sapera

Adapted from a story by Kazi Nazrul Islam this film concerns love and revenge among a tribe of snake charmers led by Jahar (Nawab) who is searching for his 100th poisonous snake so as to show how he c ...
Genre :Horror

Inspector

1966-01-01 0

Love and Murder

A robber steals the money from a bank heists from his accomplices. He hides at his sister’s place but gets murdered. She soon is lured to a resort called the Rainbow Hotel where the other gang members ...
Genre :Mystery, Horror

Maharaja

1964-10-20 6

Rajkumar

Prince Bhanu Pratap returns from a decade in a foreign country, together with his friend Kapil. His father, the King (Raja)has married again after Bhanu Pratap's mother passed away, and has a son by h ...
Genre :

Diwan Bahadur Kapoor

1971-09-17 7.5

Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Widower Ram Kapoor lives a very wealthy lifestyle in Bombay, but is very lonely, as his only child, a son named Rajesh, lives abroad, and his aged dad, Diwan Bahadur, lives in the village. Ram frequen ...
Genre :Family, Drama

Prince Chandrakriti (Hindi version)

1941-01-02 0

The Court Dancer: Raj Nartaki

In Manipur, in the early years of the 19th century, graceful and enchanting court dancer Indrani has captured the heart of Prince Chandrakirti. However, Indrani is looked down upon because of her low ...
Genre :Drama

Rustom

1963-01-01 8

Rustom Sohrab

In the year 720B.C., Rustom, who reigned in Iran- Persia and was known for superhuman strength, married Tehminia, Princess of Samangan. When he moved to Samangan, Iran's enemies took advantage, attack ...
Genre :

1943-12-13 0

Gauri

Gauri is a 1943 Indian Bollywood film. It was the seventh highest grossing Indian film of 1943. Monica Desai, Prithviraj Kapoor and Raj Kapoor played the lead roles in the film. [Wikipedia] ...
Genre :

1950-12-31 0

Dahej

Thakur ( is a proud and dignified man with an only daughter, Chanda who is of marriageable age. His wife and he receive a suitable proposal from the house of a lawyer and his wife. They accept this pr ...
Genre :

King Shiva Singha

1937-01-01 0

Vidyapati

Classic celebration of Mithila's King Shiva Singha's (Bannerjee/Kapoor) love for his wife while chronicling the influence of the pacifist court poet Bidyapati (Sanyal). Invited to the royal court by t ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

Emperor Shah Jahan

1964-11-20 10

Jahan Ara

The relationship between two childhood friends is tested as they grow up and discoveries are made. Mirza Yusuf Changezi has known Jahan Ara since childhood, and both have been good friends. After the ...
Genre :

1970-01-01 6.3

Heer Raanjha

Heer Raanjha is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Chetan Anand. It stars Raaj Kumar and Priya Rajvansh and tells the tragic love story of Heer, a wealthy girl, and Ranjha, ...
Genre :Romance, Drama

1967-01-01 0

Bombay In The Night's Embrace

A news reporter becomes a suspect after a robbery and a homicide aboard an aircraft. ...
Genre :Thriller

Self

1987-12-17 0

Raj Kapoor - The Showman of Indian Cinema

Raj Kapoor, the film maker and actor became a legend in his lifetime. Head of one of the last great studios on the Indian sub-continent and creator of a film-making empire for nearly half a century. W ...
Genre :Documentary

1950-01-01 0

India is Ours

Though times have changed, Ram still uses old ways of farming due to a drought in the village. His brother, Bala, goes to Bombay to earn his living. Mahadev, a Zamindar in the village, eyes Usha, the ...
Genre :Documentary, Drama

1966-07-22 0

Insaaf

Rakesh promises a women justice who stands trial by the law created by his own father. ...
Genre :Drama, Romance

Maharaja Karamdham

1965-01-01 0

Where There Is Truth There Is God

Fated to die at the hands of a child, a demon wreaks havoc on the lives of the to-be parents. ...
Genre :Adventure, Drama, History

Ali

1934-05-04 0

Daku Mansoor

Mansoor, a feared bandit who falls for Husn Pari, the sister of a tyrannical caliph. After taking shelter with a merchant, he’s pursued by the merchant’s daughter Meher. Torn between love and guilt, M ...
Genre :Drama

Dr. Vasant

1940-07-05 0

Pagal

A psychiatrist spirals into madness after being tricked into marrying the wrong sister. When his obsession with her sibling grows, he uses his medical authority to turn her insane and imprison her wit ...
Genre :

Shyam Krishna

1942-02-21 0

Ujala

An idealistic theatre owner discovers a captivating dancer, sparking a passionate romance destined for the stage and beyond. But when tragedy strikes on their wedding day, can their love endure the ha ...
Genre :Drama

Ramnath

1943-06-04 0

Ishara

A love triangle blossoms amidst class divides when a wealthy young man falls for a poor girl, only for a traditional arranged marriage to disrupt their lives and expose the harsh realities of societal ...
Genre :Drama

King Nala

1945-02-23 0

Nala Damayanti

Based on an ancient Hindu epic, the film tells the timeless love story of King Nala of Nishadha and Princess Damayanti of Vidarbha. Their love is sparked by the magical swans who carry messages betwee ...
Genre :

Rana Kumbha, King of Mewar

1933-07-06 0

Rajrani Meera

Meera is immersed in her love and devotion to Lord Krishna since a young age. When she grows older, her family get her married to the Rana of Mewar. Misunderstandings occur when her devotional poetry ...
Genre :

Dhiraj

1940-04-27 0

India Today

The story of two brothers, Dhiraj and Shashi, and their rivalry. The cunning Dhiraj mortgages their ancestral property, causing complications for his innocent brother Shashi and their family. The plot ...
Genre :

Biren

1940-05-04 0

Chingari

Geeta then goes to live with her brother, who is not in a financial position to adequately support her. The film's later scenes focus on her husband's attempts at reconciliation, especially after his ...
Genre :

Dr. Deepak

1940-12-14 0

Deepak

A young doctor, Dr. Deepak, uses faith cures and is expelled from his profession. After successfully curing a Prince, he becomes a Chief Medical Officer but is framed for murder by a jealous State Phy ...
Genre :

Nanda

1940-08-17 0

Sajni

Nanda, a money lender's son, falls for farmer's daughter Rupa. His father arranges his marriage to Radha for a dowry. Rupa sacrifices her love and blesses Nanda's marriage to Radha. ...
Genre :

Ravi

1942-01-09 0

Ek Raat

A thriller centered on Ravi, who arrives at Heera Mahal on a stormy night. He finds the bungalow now owned by Balraj Sharma, a crippled ex-police officer, and his daughter Rekha. Ravi takes a job with ...
Genre :

1943-04-16 0

Aankh Ki Sharm

An early social drama that delved into themes of honor, modesty, reputation, and the consequences of actions that bring shame or dishonor ...
Genre :

1943-10-15 0

Vish Kanya

An Indian film drawing on the ancient concept of the "poison maiden." It depicted a mysterious and dangerous woman whose very touch or presence could be lethal. ...
Genre :

Arjun

1945-06-01 0

Shri Krishnarjun Yudh

Chitrasen inadvertently humiliates Gabal Rishi, who approaches Bhagwan Shri Kishan and prays that the former be punished. Kishanji readily agrees to punish Chitrasen by beheading him with the Sudarsha ...
Genre :Drama, Fantasy

Ranjit

1937-05-07 0

Anath Ashram

Reformist melodrama about widow-remarriage. Jai Narain, owner of a colliery, forms a happy family with his wife, his daughter Saroj, son-in-law Kailash, an engineer at the colliery, and their son Nann ...
Genre :

1937-10-15 0

Milap

A social drama by A. R. Kardar, was a hit for Rampyari and Moti Mahal Pictures. It's famous for introducing Indian cinema's first "vamp" prototype, with Rampyari seducing Prithviraj Kapoor in an off-s ...
Genre :

Somnath

1939-10-21 0

Adhuri Kahani

The educated Harbala battles the oppressive traditionalism of her husband, Seth Gopaldas. Desperate for her children, Somnath and Neelam, to live freely, her frustration leads to a tragic act. Haunted ...
Genre :