Goga Kapoor
Ravinder Kapoor (15 December 1940 – 3 March 2011), popularly known as Goga Kapoor, was an Indian film actor, who appeared mostly in Bollywood films.[1] He has acted in over 120 films, majorly known for playing supporting roles of that of villain's henchmen or that of gangster. He is also remembered for portraying the role of Kans in the popular TV serial Mahabharat, Daku Shaitan Singh in the film Toofan, Dinkar Rao in the 1990 film Agneepath and as the Don in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. His other notable works include the films such as Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Run.[2][3]
Goga kapoor | |
---|---|
Born | Ravinder kapoor 15 December 1940 |
Died | 3 March 2011 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1971– 2007 |
Acting career
Kapoor has worked in many English plays while he started his career. While working in English plays he gradually became a theatre actor. Later when his acting skills got the recognition, he was offered a small but crucial role in Jwala, which was released in 1971. Soon, he started receiving many regional film offers, but later he stopped working in regional films. After two years, he came back to Bollywood with the film Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara in which he again played a negative role. After this, he mainly portrayed villainous roles. He has also acted in a successful epic serial Mahabharat. His last film was Darwaaza Bandh Rakho.
Death
Kapoor died on 3 March 2011 in Mumbai, aged 70 following a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Partial filmography
- Jwala (1971)
- Zanjeer (1973)
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
- Himalay Se Ooncha (1974)
- Hera Pheri (1976)
- Khoon Pasina (1976)
- Ghata (1978)
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
- Mr. Natwarlal (1979)
- Dostana (1980)
- Shaan (1980)
- Yaarana (1981)
- Lawaaris (1981)
- Satte Pe Satta (1982)
- Bemisaal (1982)
- Shakti (1982)
- Coolie (1983)
- Betaab (1983)
- The Far Pavilions (1984) (TV series)
- Arjun (1985)
- Saagar (1985)
- Phoolan Devi
- Mard (1985)
- Allah Rakha (1986)
- Nayakan (1987) (Tamil)
- Mahabharat (1988) (TV series) as Kansa
- Ganga Jamuna Saraswati (1988)
- Shahenshah (1988)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
- Aryan (1988)
- Toofan (1989)
- Agneepath (1990)
- Hatim Tai (1990)
- Jungle Love (1990)
- Ajooba Kudrat Ka (1991)
- Princess from Kathmandu
- Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkar (1991)
- Khatra (1991)
- Patthar Ke Phool (1991)
- Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992)
- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993)
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
- Sholay Aur Toofan (1994)
- Shiv Mahapuran (1997 TV Series) as Ravana
- Shaktimaan as Bilas Rao
- Refugee (2000)
- Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000)
- Ek Aur Maut (2001)
- Jai Ganesh (1999 TV Series) as Tarakasura
- Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
- Hasina Dacait (2001)
- Run (2004)
- D (2005)
- Darwaaza Bandh Rakho (2006)
- Chandramukhi (2007 TV Series)
References
- "Goga Kapoor movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Actor Goga Kapoor passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Actor Goga Kapoor dead". Sify. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
External links
- Goga Kapoor on IMDb