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Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor

Actor, also director and producer · Died April 30, 2020, aged 67 · Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Rishi Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi films. He was the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award in a career that spanned 50 years. Born into the Kapoor family,he made his debut as an adolescent, in his father Raj Kapoor's film Mera Naam Joker (1970), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. As an adult, his first lead role was opposite Dimple Kapadia in the teen romance Bobby (1973), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Between 1973 and 2000, Kapoor starred as the romantic lead in 92 films. Some of his notable films during this period include Khel Khel Mein (1975), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Sargam (1979), Karz (1980), Prem Rog (1982), Saagar (1985), Nagina (1986), Chandni (1989), Henna (1991) and Deewana (1992). For his performance in Do Dooni Chaar (2010), he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). He was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. His final film appearance was in Sharmaji Namkeen (2022), which was released posthumously. Kapoor met his wife, actress Neetu Singh while working in films on film set. They have 2 children. He died of leukemia on 30 April 2020, aged 67. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rishi Kapoor, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 4, 1952
Died
April 30, 2020 (aged 67)
From
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Works as
Actor, also director and producer
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 140 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 33% in 30 days

What are Rishi Kapoor's films like?

Across their 39 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy15 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Morality
29%
Self
10%
Survival
7%
Society
6%
Power
5%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love19 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds13 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge6 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief8 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 39 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 13 · Serious 15 · Dark 11

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 17 · Stylized 12 · Heightened 10

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 7 · Charged 18 · Intense 14

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 11 · Shifting 22 · Whiplash 6

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 14 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 16 · Even-paced 22 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 16 · Engaged 20 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 12 · Affecting 16 · Heavy 11

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 30 · Open-ended 9 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

27 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 6 of 27 analyzed roles.

Hero
6 of 27
Mentor
6 of 27
Threshold guardian
3 of 27
Herald
3 of 27
Trickster
3 of 27
Shapeshifter
2 of 27
Ally
2 of 27
Shadow
2 of 27
Show the 27 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Romantic
19
Melancholic
25
Tense
16
Joyful
9
Bittersweet
8
Other
31

How their films linger

Hopeful19 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 7 with a twist

  • Happy18
  • Bittersweet14
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rishi Kapoor's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rishi Kapoor's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

140 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page; 12 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Sharmaji Namkeen(2022)

    as Brij Gopal Sharma

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Body(2019)

    as Jairaj Rawal

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Jhootha Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Yograj Singh

  • Rajma Chawal(2018)

    as Raj Mathur

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Mulk(2018)

    as Murad Ali Mohammed

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Manto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Film Producer

  • 102 Not Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Babulal Vakharia

  • Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Monty Tondon

  • Dastaan-E-Rafi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Kapoor & Sons(2016)

    as Amarjeet Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Sanam Re (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dadu

  • Chalk N Duster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Host Of The Quiz Contest

  • Wedding Pullav(2015)

    as Luv Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • All Is Well (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Mr. Bhajanglal Bhalla

  • Kaanchi(2014)

    as Jumar B. Kakda

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Bewakoofiyaan(2014)

    as Vinod Kumar Sehgal a.k.a. V. K. Sehgal

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Besharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Chulbul Chautala

  • A Pure Desi Romance(2013)

    as Goyal

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • D-Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Iqbal Seth

  • Aurangzeb(2013)

    as Ravikant Phogat

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Chashme Baddoor(2013)

    as Mr. Joseph Furtado

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Jab Tak Hai Jaan(2012)

    as Imraan (Special Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Student of the Year(2012)

    as Dean Yoginder Vasisht

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Housefull 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Chintu Kapoor

  • Agneepath(2012)

    as Rauf Lala

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Tell Me O Kkhuda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Altaf Zardari

  • Patiala House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Gurtej Singh Kahlon a.k.a. Bauji

  • Do Dooni Chaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Santosh Duggal

  • Chintu Ji(2009)

    as Chintu

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Love Aaj Kal(2009)

    as Veer Singh Panesar (Older)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Kal Kissne Dekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Siddharth Verma

  • Delhi-6 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ali

  • Luck by Chance(2009)

    as Rommy Rolly

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic(2008)

    as god

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Om Shanti Om(2007)

    as Rishi Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Sambar Salsa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Om Suri

  • Namastey London(2007)

    as Manmohan Malhotra

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Don't Stop Dreaming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Groovy

  • Fanaa(2006)

    as Zulfikar Ali Beg

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Pyaar Mein Twist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Yash Khurana

  • Hum Tum(2004)

    as Arjun Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Tehzeeb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Love at Times Square (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Special Appearance

  • Kucch To Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Professor Bakshi

  • Yeh Hai Jalwa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Rajesh Purushottam Mittal

  • Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Raj Khanna

  • Raju Chacha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Siddhant Rai

  • Karobaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Advocate Amar Saxena / Rohit Sinha

  • Jai Hind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Gulroz

  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen(1999)

    Director · Producer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as CBI Officer Karan Saxena

  • Daraar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Raj Malhotra

  • PremGranth(1996)

    Producer · as Somen

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Yaraana(1995)

    as Raj

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sagar

  • Ghar Ki Izzat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mohan Kumar

  • Prem Yog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Rajkumar Raju

  • Eena Meena Deeka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Eena

  • Pehla Pehla Pyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Raj Singh

  • Saajan Ka Ghar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Amar Khanna

  • Gurudev (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Inspector Dev Kumar

  • Sadhna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Karan

  • Anmol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Prem

  • Dhartiputra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Izzat Ki Roti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Sahibaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Gopi

  • Damini(1993)

    as Shekhar Gupta

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Shreemaan Aashique (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Honeymoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Suraj Verma

  • Bol Radha Bol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kishan Malhotra / Tony

  • Deewana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ravi

  • Inteha Pyar Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Rohit

  • Kasak(1992)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Banjaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Kumar Singh Sesodia / Suraj

  • Henna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Chander Prakash

  • Ajooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Hassan

  • Ghar Parivaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Sherdil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sanjay R. Saxena

  • Sheshnaag(1990)

    as Bhola

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Vijay Shrivastav / Chanakya

  • Chandni(1989)

    as Rohit Gupta

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Khoj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Paraya Ghar(1989)

    as Arun

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Naqab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Imran

  • Bade Ghar Ki Beti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Gopal

  • Hathyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Samiulla Khan

  • Apna Ghar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Gharana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Vijay Mehra

  • Vijay(1988)

    as Vikram A. Bhardwaj

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Ram Dhanraj

  • Hamara Khandaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Vishal (Chanderprakash's Son)

  • Khudgarz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Singing Tramp

  • Sindoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mr. Kumar (Guest Appearance)

  • Hawalaat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Shyam

  • Pyar Ke Kabil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Dosti Dhushmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Advocate Prakash

  • Nagina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rajiv

  • Ek Chadar Maili Si (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mangal

  • Naseeb Apna Apna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kishan Singh

  • Zamana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ravi Kumar

  • Saagar(1985)

    as Ravi

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Sitamgar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jai

  • Tawaif(1985)

    as Dawood Mohammed Ali Khan Yusuf Zahi

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Salim Ahmed Salim

  • Duniya(1984)

    as Ravi

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Coolie(1983)

    as Sunny

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Bade Dil Wala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Amrit Kumar Saxena / Vijay Kumar Gupta

  • Deedar-E-Yaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Javed Syed Ali Khan

  • Prem Rog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Devdhar 'Dev'

  • Yeh Vaada Raha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Vikram Rai Bahadur

  • Zamaane ko Dikhana hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Playback Singer · as Ravi Nanda

  • Katilon Ke Kaatil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Munna

  • Naseeb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sunny

  • Do Premee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Chetan

  • Karz(1980)

    as Monty

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Aap Ke Deewane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ram

  • Dhan Daulat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Lucky R. Saxena

  • Gunahgaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Amar

  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Vishal Khanna

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Ajay Rai

  • Sargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Vishal Rai

  • Pati Patni Aur Woh(1978)

    as Cameo

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Naya Daur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Anjane Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Raja

  • Badaltey Rishtey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Manohar Dhani

  • Doosara Aadmi(1977)

    as Karan Saxena

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Rajesh

  • Amar Akbar Anthony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Akbar

  • Laila-Majnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Majnu / Kaish Amari

  • Ginny And Johnny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Barood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Anup D. 'Pappu' Saxena

  • Kabhi Kabhie(1976)

    as Vikram "Vicky" Khanna

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Zinda Dil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Arun Sharma / Kewal Sharma

  • Khel Khel Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Raajaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Raaja / Inspector Ram (Dual Role)

  • Rafoo Chakkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dev

  • Zehreela Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Arjun Singh

  • Bobby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Raja Nath

  • My Name Is Joker(1970)

    as Young Raju

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 139 titles from 1970 to 2022; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

Agneepath (2012)

$26M worldwide

Highest rated

My Name Is Joker (1970)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19702022

Peak 2013 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 14 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1970Screen debut· Mera Naam Joker
  • 1973First top-billed film· Bobby
  • 1992Breakout· Deewana

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting138 of 139: 137 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score67thDirecting1 of 139: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleProducing1 of 139: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 139: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s22 · acting1980s38 · 38 acting · 1 crew1990s31 · 30 acting · 1 crew2000s20 · acting2010s27 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 19% of 31 roles
70001015

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Rishi Kapoor's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 40; across their 39 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 39

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 39

Reach · how many have seen their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 39

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 40 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic8
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

Mulk (2018)

98th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

My Name Is Joker (1970)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 35 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Rishi Kapoor's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 4 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 29 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles25–50 · median 36 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 45 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 50 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Rishi Kapoor work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rishi Kapoor's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Yash Chopra shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers