Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored
Jan 2017 ¡ Sold by HarperCollins
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Son of a famous father. Father of a famous son. I am the hyphen between them.
Only, Rishi Kapoor was and is so much more. Few actors in Hindi cinema have had this sort of a career arc: from the gawky adolescent pining for his schoolteacher (Mera Naam Joker, 1970) to the naughty ninety-year-old (Kapoor & Sons, 2016), Rishi Kapoor has regaled audiences for close to fifty years. He won a National Award for his debut, became an overnight sensation with his first film as a leading man (Bobby, 1973), and carved a niche for himself with a string of romantic musical blockbusters in an era known for its angst-ridden films. He was the youth icon that is still the toast of the satellite TV circuit. The songs he lip-synced are the bread and butter of all radio stations even today. Then there was the second coming after a brief hiatus in the 1990s - as one of the finest actors in mainstream Hindi cinema with powerhouse performances in films like Do Dooni Chaar, D-Day, Agneepath and others.Characteristically candid, Rishi Kapoor brings Punjabi brio to the writing of Khullam Khulla. This is as up close and personal a biography as any fan could have hoped for. He writes about growing up in the shadow of a legendary father, skipping school to act in Mera Naam Joker, the workings of the musical hits of the era, an encounter with Dawood Ibrahim, his heroines (their working relationship, the gossip and the frisson that was sometimes real), his approach to his craft, his tryst with clinical depression, and more. A foreword by Ranbir Kapoor and a stirring afterword by Neetu Singh bookend the warmest, most dil se biography an Indian star has ever penned.
Only, Rishi Kapoor was and is so much more. Few actors in Hindi cinema have had this sort of a career arc: from the gawky adolescent pining for his schoolteacher (Mera Naam Joker, 1970) to the naughty ninety-year-old (Kapoor & Sons, 2016), Rishi Kapoor has regaled audiences for close to fifty years. He won a National Award for his debut, became an overnight sensation with his first film as a leading man (Bobby, 1973), and carved a niche for himself with a string of romantic musical blockbusters in an era known for its angst-ridden films. He was the youth icon that is still the toast of the satellite TV circuit. The songs he lip-synced are the bread and butter of all radio stations even today. Then there was the second coming after a brief hiatus in the 1990s - as one of the finest actors in mainstream Hindi cinema with powerhouse performances in films like Do Dooni Chaar, D-Day, Agneepath and others.Characteristically candid, Rishi Kapoor brings Punjabi brio to the writing of Khullam Khulla. This is as up close and personal a biography as any fan could have hoped for. He writes about growing up in the shadow of a legendary father, skipping school to act in Mera Naam Joker, the workings of the musical hits of the era, an encounter with Dawood Ibrahim, his heroines (their working relationship, the gossip and the frisson that was sometimes real), his approach to his craft, his tryst with clinical depression, and more. A foreword by Ranbir Kapoor and a stirring afterword by Neetu Singh bookend the warmest, most dil se biography an Indian star has ever penned.
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Shivayogi Javalagaddi
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May 27, 2020
there is no words to describe the great actor..as he already is one of the greatest..he has been soo truthful to himself and his fans..he is always great and will remain great đđâ¤ď¸â¤ď¸
Suparna Chakraborty
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May 24, 2020
The title says it all. The book truly represent a transparent life of Rishi Kapoor. After completing this book, I truly believe that Rishi Kapoor has been very candidly written about everything that happen in industry. Very inspiring actorđ
Akshay Phanse
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October 29, 2019
Rishi Sir has taken us very close to live, experience & cherish kapoor legacy. A great, gutsy, true, inspiring and entertaining person, father and husband in all ways. Also inspiring couple Rishi Sir and Neetu Mam. God bless you all next generation of kapoor family. All of you keep acting and keep entertaining us specially rishi sir. Rishi sir Dard e dil dard e jigar dil mein jagaya apne. My all all time favorite song of yours and rafi saab jis. Happy Diwali 2019 to entire kapoor family
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Rishi Kapoor is one of India's most popular film stars. He debuted as a child artiste in Mera Naam Joker, winning a National Award for his performance. His first role in the lead came with the blockbuster Bobby. In the 1970s, Rishi Kapoor delivered a series of musical hits like Khel Khel Mein, Hum Kisise Kum Naheen and Karz. Over the last decade, Rishi Kapoor has delivered some of the finest performances of his career in a diverse array of roles.
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