Rishi Kapoor’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story
Sarah Richards
Published Feb 19, 2026
- Source of Wealth: Film, Television
- Age: 67
- Birth Place: Chembur, Mumbai, India
- Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Marital Status: Married (Neetu Singh)
- Full Name: Rishi Kapoor
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: September 4, 1952
- Ethnicity: Punjabi
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
- Education: Campion School, Mumbai, Mayo College
- Children: 2 (Ranbir, Riddhima)
Indian film producer, director and actor Rishi Kapoor has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Throughout his career as an actor, Kapoor was a recipient of the National Film Award, Filmfare Best Actor Award and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Rishi Kapoor was born on September 4, 1952 in Campion School, Mumbai, India. He is currently married to Neetu Singh. He has two children named Ranbir and Riddhima.
Rishi Kapoor debuted into the acting industry in 1970 with the film Mera Naam Joker. However, it took him two more years to land a lead role. From 1973 through 2000, he already appeared in 51 solo hero films and 41 multi-hero film projects. His film projects in 2013 include Chashme Buddoor, Aurangzeb, D-Day, Besharam and Shuddh Desi Romance.
In 2013, his appearance in the film Agneepath earned him three awards, including the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, The Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) for the Best Actor in a Negative Role, and IIFA Award for the Best Performance in a Negative Role.
