Goga Kapoor
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Ravinder Kapoor popularly known as Goga Kapoor, was an Indian film actor, who appeared mostly in Bollywood
films. He had played supporting roles of that of villain's henchmen or that of gangster. He is mostly remembered as Kamsa
in the TV serial Mahabharat
, Dinkar Rao in the film Agneepath
and as the Don in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
. His other notable works include films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
and Run
.
which was released in 1971. No later, he started receiving many regional film offers but finally 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 villanous roles. He acted in successful epic serial Mahabharat. His last film was Darwaaza Bandh Rakho
.
, aged 70. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films. He had played supporting roles of that of villain's henchmen or that of gangster. He is mostly remembered as Kamsa
Kamsa
In Hinduism, Kamsa or Kansa , often known as Kans in Hindi, is the brother of Devaki, and ruler of the Vrishni kingdom with its capital at Mathura. His father was King Ugrasena and mother was Queen Padmavati...
in the TV serial Mahabharat
Mahabharat (TV series)
Mahabharat is a successful Indian television series based on the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. The 94-episode series originally ran from 2 October 1988 to 24 June 1990. It was produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra. The music was composed by critically acclaimed music...
, Dinkar Rao in the film Agneepath
Agneepath
Agneepath is a 1990 Bollywood film directed by Mukul Anand. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, and Rohini Hattangadi, with Danny Dengzongpa as the villain. It was produced by Yash Johar...
and as the Don in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1993 Indian Bollywood film directed by Kundan Shah, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, and Deepak Tijori. This is one of the rare mainstream Hindi movies in which the hero plays the role of a loser...
. His other notable works include films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak or QSQT is a 1988 Indian Bollywood film written by Nasir Hussain and directed by his son Mansoor Khan. The film starred Hussain's nephew, Aamir Khan, along with Juhi Chawla in their first major roles. Upon release, the film became a box office hit and shot its leading stars...
and Run
Run (2004 film)
Run is a Hindi film released in the year 2004. It stars Abhishek Bachchan and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles. It is directed by Jeeva and is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster starring Madhavan and Meera Jasmine. The film was produced by Boney Kapoor...
.
Acting career
Kapoor worked in many English plays during early days. He became a theatre actor but soon his acting skills were recognized and he was offered a small but crucial role in JwalaJwala
Jwala is a 1971 Bollywood action film directed by M.V. Raman. The film stars Sunil Dutt and Madhubala. This was Madhubala's last film, released two years after her death in 1969. This is also her only film, that is completely shot in color....
which was released in 1971. No later, he started receiving many regional film offers but finally he stopped working in regional films. After two years, he came back to bollywood with the film Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara
Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara
Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Leena Chandavarkar.One of the songs namely, 'agar dil hamara sheeshe ke badle patthar ka hota' sung by kishore kumar is still popular...
in which he again played a negative role. After this, he mainly portrayed villanous roles. He acted in successful epic serial Mahabharat. His last film was Darwaaza Bandh Rakho
Darwaaza Bandh Rakho
Darwaza Bandh Rakho is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy released in 2006.- Synopsis :...
.
Death
Kapoor died following a prolonged illness on 3 March 2011 in MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, aged 70. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Partial filmography
- JwalaJwalaJwala is a 1971 Bollywood action film directed by M.V. Raman. The film stars Sunil Dutt and Madhubala. This was Madhubala's last film, released two years after her death in 1969. This is also her only film, that is completely shot in color....
(1971) - ZanjeerZanjeerZanjeer , is a 1973 Hindi film directed and produced by Prakash Mehra; starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit and Bindu. The movie changed the trend from romantic films to action films and pioneered Amitabh's new image of a brooding but explosive person who fights back when cornered...
(1973) - Himalay Se OonchaHimalay Se OonchaHimalay Se Ooncha is a 1975 Hindi action film directed by B.S. Thapa. The film stars Sunil Dutt.-Cast:*Sunil Dutt ... Vijay*Mallika Sarabhai ... Kanchan*Ranjeet ... Ranjeet*Rakesh Pandey ... Captain George*Raju Desai ... Raju...
(1974) - Hera PheriHera PheriHera Pheri is a 2000 Hindi comedy film directed by Priyadarshan starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Sunil Shetty and Tabu. The story of the film is based on the 1989 Malayalam film Ramji Rao Speaking, which was also remade into Tamil as Arangetra Velai in the same year. The film spawned a sequel,...
(1976) - Khoon PasinaKhoon PasinaKhoon Pasina is a 1977 Hindi movie. The movie is produced by Baboo Mehra and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Rekha, Nirupa Roy, Helen, Asrani, Aruna Irani, Bharat Bhushan and Kader Khan. The music is by Kalyanji Anandji.This was another 'blockbuster' movie...
(1976) - Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
- Mr. NatwarlalMr. NatwarlalMr. Natwarlal is a 1979 Hindi action comedy movie. Produced by Tony Glaad it is directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Ajit and Amjad Khan. The music is by Rajesh Roshan, the songs are written by Anand Bakshi, and the highlight of the film was a children's song sung by...
(1979) - Dostana (1980)
- ShaanShaan (film)Shaan is a 1980 Indian Hindi film. It is director Ramesh Sippy's 2nd film with Amitabh Bachchan after Sholay. The story was written by Salim-Javed....
(1980) - YaaranaYaaranaYaarana or Yaraana may refer to:* Yaarana , a 1981 film directed by Rakesh Kumar* Yaraana , a 1995 film...
(1981) - LawaarisLawaarisLawaaris is a 1981 Bollywood film directed by Prakash Mehra. The film became known for its song "Mere Angene Mein, Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai" rendered twice: The first time by a young Alka Yagnik who earned her first Filmfare Nomination as best female playback singer, and the second time by Amitabh...
(1981) - Satte Pe SattaSatte Pe SattaSatte Pe Satta is a Hindi film that was released in 1982. It featured Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Ranjeeta Kaur, Sachin, Shakti Kapoor, Paintal, Sarika, Kanwaljit Singh, Prema Narayan and Kalpana Iyer amongst others.-Story:...
(1982) - Bemisaal (1982)
- ShaktiShakti (1982 film)Shakti is a 1982 Bollywood film directed by Ramesh Sippy and starring Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Smita Patil and Amrish Puri. It was written by the writing duo Salim-Javed...
(1982) - Betaab (1983)
- The Far PavilionsThe Far PavilionsThe Far Pavilions is an epic novel of British-Indian history by M. M. Kaye, first published in 1978, which tells the story of an English officer during the Great Game. The novel, rooted deeply in the romantic epics of the 19th century, has been hailed as a masterpiece of storytelling...
(1984) (TV series) - ArjunArjun (1985 film)Arjun is a 1985 Indian movie directed by Rahul Rawail and starring Sunny Deol.-Cast:*Sunny Deol .... Arjun Malvankar*Dimple Kapadia ... Geeta Sahani*Satyajeet ... Mohan*Raj Kiran ... Insp. Ravi Rane*Anupam Kher ... Shivkumar Chowgule...
(1985) - SaagarSaagarSaagar is a 1985 Bollywood film directed by Ramesh Sippy. The film stars Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia along with Kamal Hassan.Saagar was a comeback film for Kapadia, and contained a fleeting topless shot of her...
(1985) - MardMardMard is a 1985 Hindi film, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Amrita Singh and directed by Manmohan Desai.The film was remade in Tamil by Rajnikant as Maaveeran and was a huge success and further dubbed in Telugu...
(1985) - Allah RakhaAllah RakhaAllah Rakha may refer to:* Alla Rakha, tabla player from India* Allah Rakha , sarangi player from Pakistan* A. R. Rahman, Indian film music composer...
(1986) - MahabharatMahabharat (TV series)Mahabharat is a successful Indian television series based on the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. The 94-episode series originally ran from 2 October 1988 to 24 June 1990. It was produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by his son, Ravi Chopra. The music was composed by critically acclaimed music...
(1988) (TV series) - Ganga Jamuna SaraswatiGanga Jamuna SaraswatiGanga Jamuna Saraswati is 1988 Hindi film directed by Manmohan Desai and starring Amitabh Bachchan as Ganga, Meenakshi Sheshadri as Jamuna, and Jaya Prada as Saraswati...
(1988) - Shahenshah (1988)
- Qayamat Se Qayamat TakQayamat Se Qayamat TakQayamat Se Qayamat Tak or QSQT is a 1988 Indian Bollywood film written by Nasir Hussain and directed by his son Mansoor Khan. The film starred Hussain's nephew, Aamir Khan, along with Juhi Chawla in their first major roles. Upon release, the film became a box office hit and shot its leading stars...
(1988) - ToofanToofan (film)Toofan is a 1989 science fiction fantasy Bollywood movie directed by Ketan Desai and starring Amitabh Bachchan in a double role as twin brothers. One is the title character Toofan, a superhero who uses his crossbrow as a weapon and the other is a magician named Shyam...
(1989) - AgneepathAgneepathAgneepath is a 1990 Bollywood film directed by Mukul Anand. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, and Rohini Hattangadi, with Danny Dengzongpa as the villain. It was produced by Yash Johar...
(1990) - Darwaaza Bandh RakhoDarwaaza Bandh RakhoDarwaza Bandh Rakho is the name of an Indian Bollywood film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy released in 2006.- Synopsis :...
(2006)