Prithviraj Kapoor
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Prithviraj Kapoor
Summary
Prithviraj Kapoor is a human[1]. He was born in Faisalabad[2]. He was born on November 3, 1906[3]. He died in Mumbai[4]. He died on May 29, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], film director[9], and film producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,374 views/month, #4,816 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Prithviraj Kapoor was born in Faisalabad[2].
- Prithviraj Kapoor died in Mumbai[4].
- Prithviraj Kapoor was born on November 3, 1906[3].
- Prithviraj Kapoor died on May 29, 1972[5].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's father was Basheshwarnath Kapoor[12].
- Prithviraj Kapoor was married to Ramsarni Kapoor[13].
- A child of Prithviraj Kapoor was Raj Kapoor[14].
- A child of Prithviraj Kapoor was Shammi Kapoor[15].
- A child of Prithviraj Kapoor was Shashi Kapoor[16].
- Prithviraj Kapoor held citizenship in British Raj[17].
- Prithviraj Kapoor held citizenship in Dominion of India[18].
- Prithviraj Kapoor held citizenship in India[19].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's professions included politician[6].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's professions included stage actor[7].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's professions included film actor[8].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's professions included film director[9].
- Prithviraj Kapoor worked as a film producer[10].
- Prithviraj Kapoor held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[20].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's education included a stint at Edwardes College Peshawar[21].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's education included a stint at Lyallpur Khalsa College[22].
- Prithviraj Kapoor received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award[23].
- Prithviraj Kapoor received the Padma Bhushan[24].
- Prithviraj Kapoor received the Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[25].
- Prithviraj Kapoor's religion is recorded as Hinduism[26].
- Prithviraj Kapoor is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IN[29]
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Began / founded: 1906-11-03[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1972-05-29[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: e4077a6e-7a5e-4aa2-a862-11508b762cd5[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Faisalabad[2], Prithviraj Kapoor… he was born on November 3, 1906[3]. His father was Basheshwarnath Kapoor[12].
Education
Educated at Edwardes College Peshawar[21], a college[33], in Pakistan[34], founded in 1900[35] and Lyallpur Khalsa College[22], a school[36], in India[37], founded in 1908[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], film director[9], and film producer[10]. Prithviraj Kapoor held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Dadasaheb Phalke Award[23], an award[39], in India[40], founded in 1969[41]; Padma Bhushan[24], a civil decoration[42], in India[43], founded in 1954[44]; and Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[25].
Personal Life
Among Prithviraj Kapoor's spouses was Ramsarni Kapoor[13]. Children include Raj Kapoor[14], a film producer[45], 1924–1988[46], of British Raj[47], awarded the Padma Bhushan[48]; Shammi Kapoor[15], a stage actor[49], 1930–2011[50], of India[51], awarded the Filmfare Awards[52]; and Shashi Kapoor[16], a film director[53], 1938–2017[54], of India[55], awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor[56], specialised in film[57]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[26].
Death and Burial
Prithviraj Kapoor died on May 29, 1972[5]. He died in Mumbai[4]. The cause of death was cancer[58].
Why It Matters
Prithviraj Kapoor ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,374 views/month, #4,816 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Prithviraj Kapoor born?
Born in Faisalabad[2], Prithviraj Kapoor…
Where did Prithviraj Kapoor die?
Prithviraj Kapoor died in Mumbai[4].
Who were Prithviraj Kapoor's parents?
Prithviraj Kapoor's father was Basheshwarnath Kapoor[12].
Who was Prithviraj Kapoor married to?
Prithviraj Kapoor's spouses include Ramsarni Kapoor[13].
What did Prithviraj Kapoor do for work?
Prithviraj Kapoor worked as politician[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], film director[9], and film producer[10].
Where did Prithviraj Kapoor go to school?
Prithviraj Kapoor was educated at Edwardes College Peshawar[21] and Lyallpur Khalsa College[22].
What awards did Prithviraj Kapoor receive?
Honors received include Dadasaheb Phalke Award[23], Padma Bhushan[24], and Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[25].