5 Films of Randhir Kapoor That Will Make You Fall In Love With Him

Randhir Kapoor is a man who has donned many creative hats in the past such as writing, directing and acting in Bollywood and continues to act in movies even today. A true inspiration for the youth of today, he has proven time and again that the true mastery of one’s craft lies in working relentlessly and never giving up.

1.Jeet (1972)

This movie stars the veteran actor opposite his wife, Babita in lead roles. The movie revolves around a humble man striving to provide for his sister and her education and how he encounters a gypsy girl along the way, only to fall for her. The movie, directed and produced by Adurthi Subba Rao is a remake of his 1967 Telugu film Poola Rangadu.

2.Jawani Diwani (1972)

The stupendously successful Jawani Diwani marked an important milestone in the actor’s career. This is a romantic drama that stars Randhir Kapoor, Jaya Bhaduri, Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy in the lead. The iconic film is fondly remembered and celebrated for its evergreen music, composed and produced by the legendary R.D Burman. Songs such as ‘Jaane Jaan Dhoondta Phir Raha’ and ‘Nahi Nahi Abhi Nahi’ among others are classics popular even today. Fun fact: The title of the 2013 movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is inspired from one of the songs of this movie!

3.Hamrahi (1974)

A romantic comedy directed by Anand Sagar. The plot of this movie revolves around two equally eligible candidates, Ramesh and Shalini, vying for a position with a company in Bombay. The fun begins when they realise that only one of them can be chosen for the same. Watch this lighthearted and fun movie to revel in the sheer joy of a comical take on real-life situations.

4.Haath ki Safai (1974) 

With an ensemble cast of many popular Bollywood actors including Hema Malini, Vinod Khanna, Simi Grewal and Ranjeet, the film did fairly well at the box office. As the title suggests, the storyline revolves around two brothers and their tryst with destiny when they reach the city of dreams, Mumbai. They are separated only to reunite with one of them saving the other’s life and defeating a common enemy in a typical Bollywood movie climax. Watch this one for a peek into a 70s movie, replete with action and drama.

5.Dharam Karam (1975)

A critically acclaimed movie, Dharam Karam is a drama produced by the stellar and unforgettable Raj Kapoor who also stars in the movie as the actor’s father. The father-son duo made this once in a lifetime movie which has later come to be recognised as a cult classic of its own regard. Randhir Kapoor as Dharam will tug at your heartstrings with his portrayal of a son who is torn at the unfurling of events in his life.

If you've been too caught up with an overload of work and responsibilities, take some time off and revisit the magic and charm of Randhir Kapoor with these classics and you absolutely won't regret it!