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Jeetendra
Sign in to saveJeetendra (born Ravi Kapoor ; 7 April 1942) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest stars of Hindi cinema. He is noted for his acting, style and dance. He has worked in more than 200 films in a career spanning over six decades.
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Jeetendra, born Ravi Kapoor on April 7, 1942, in Amritsar, is a male film actor and producer. He began his work period in 1958 and is also a manufacturer. He speaks Hindi and is a citizen of the British Raj, the Dominion of India, and India.
He is married to Shobha Kapoor. Their children include Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. Abhishek Kapoor is a relative. He is an instance of a human.
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Film & TV
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Jeetendra Kapoor is a famous veteran actor of Indian Cinema who was born as Ravi Kapoor on 7th April 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He is also the chairperson of the Balaji Telefilms, Balaji Motion Pictures and ALT Entertainment
Known for
- The Roshans — Self2025
- The Drama Company — Self2017
- The Kapil Sharma Show — Self2016
- Main Tera Hero — Himself2014
- Comedy Nights with Kapil — Self2013
- Dancing Queen — Himself - Judge2008
- 10 Ka Dum — Himself2008
- Om Shanti Om — Self2007
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa2006
- Indian Idol — Self2004
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Key facts
- Person.name
- Jeetendra
- Person.image
- Jeetendra in February 2020
- Person.caption
- Jeetendra in February 2020
- Person.birth_name
- Ravi Kapoor
- Person.birth_place
- Amritsar, Punjab, British India(presentday Punjab, India)
- Person.occupation
- Actor
- Person.years_active
- 1959–Present
- Person.works
- Full list
- Person.relations
- Abhishek Kapoor (nephew)
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- India
- Place of birth
- Amritsar
- Spouse
- Shobha Kapoor
- Child
- Tusshar Kapoor
- Occupation
- manufacturer
- Languages spoken
- Hindi
- Image
- Jeetendra 2012 ekta birthday.jpg
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- Jeetendra
- date of birth
- 1942-04-07
- name in native language
- Jeetendra
- start of work period
- 1958-00-00
- birth name
- Ravi Kapoor
- relative
- Abhishek Kapoor
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- 1964–1971: Rise to stardom
- 1972–1979: Career slump and return to prominence
- 1980–1990: Widespread success
- 1991–present: Later career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- Awards and honours
- Legacy
- References
- External links
Jeetendra (born Ravi Kapoor ; 7 April 1942) is an Indian actor who is known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of the greatest stars of Hindi cinema. He is noted for his acting, style and dance. He has worked in more than 200 films in a career spanning over six decades.
Jeetendra began his acting career with Geet Gaya Patharon Ne (1964). He shot to stardom in 1967 with Farz, and achieved greater success in later years, being dubbed India's "Jumping Jack" for several of his on-screen roles in Hindi films. He consistently starred in several top–grossing Indian films from the late-1960s to the 1980s, such as Jeene Ki Raah, Humjoli, Caravan, Bidaai, Udhar Ka Sindur, Dharam Veer, Swarg Narak, Jaani Dushman, Aasha, Meri Aawaz Suno, Farz Aur Kanoon, Himmatwala, Tohfa, Maqsad, Swarag Se Sunder, Khudgarz and Thanedaar, as well as some of his acclaimed performances, include Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti, Mere Huzoor, Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke, Jigri Dost, Parichay, Khushboo, Kinara, Priyatama, Lok Parlok, Takkar, Jyoti, Pyaasa Sawan and Sanjog. In the early-2000s, he founded Balaji Motion Pictures, which emerged as one of the leading production houses in Hindi cinema.
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