Meet Trilok Kapoor Raj Kapoor’s uncle who had given more hit films than RK

Meet Trilok Kapoor
Raj Kapoor’s uncle who had given more hit films than RK

While the Kapoor family have carved a niche for themselves in the film industry, many of them are actively working in Bollywood even as others have emerged as “forgotten’ stars notwithstanding their popularity.
Amidst the 1950s, this actor turned out to be a big star that everyone was left watching. Infact he had given more hit films than Raj Kapoor.

He is none other than
Trilok Kapoor, Raj Kapoor’s Uncle.

Trilok Kapoor was once the highly-paid actor, who went on to romance with top actresses, but,. Bollywood forgot him.

Legendary actor Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary was celebrated from 13 to 15 December, and almost every Kapoor family attended the Raj Kapoor Film Festival.

Notably, the Kapoor khandaan is among the few families in Indian cinema whose five generations have dedicated their lives to cinema. While the Kapoor family have etched their name in the film industry, many of them are actively working in Bollywood even as others have emerged as “forgotten’ stars notwithstanding their popularity. Today we are talking about one such star which Bollywood is incomplete without him. In the midst the 1950s, this star became a huge star that everyone was left watching. Scroll down to find more details.

Trilok was Raj Kapoor’s Kapoor’s uncle. Trilok was the son of Diwan Basheswarnath Kapoor and the younger brother of Prithviraj Kapoor. In the midst of that period, Prithviraj was already working in the Hindi film industry and had already earned a lot of fame. Following in his brother’s footsteps, Trilok Kapoor made his debut in Hindi cinema.
Trilok Kapoor started working in Bollywood during the 1930s and continued for 50 years.

Amidst his incredible time in Bollywood, Trilok Kapoor featured in more than 120 films.
In 1933, Trilok Kapoor made his debut in the film Char Darvesh.

Amidst that time, Trilok Kapoor was a character artist, playing supporting roles in many films. Regardless playing side roles, Trilok Kapoor would often overshadow the lead hero Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Rishi and Ranbir Kapoor at age 67. e 30s and 40s. The actor’s stardom grew rapidly the even filmmakers were desperate to offer projects to Trilok. Along with Trilok Kapoor’s stardom, actress Noor Jahan became the favourite couple in Hindi cinema. The chemistry between Trilok and Noor was well-liked by the audience which further led them to work together in many films.
Many may not know that Trilok Kapoor delivered more hit films than Raj Kapoor and worked almost with all the top actors during his prime. Apart from his chemistry with Noor Jahan, Trilok romanced Nalini Jaywant, Meena Shourie, Sushila Rani Patel, and even Sulochana on the silver screen. But unfortunately, despite being so popular, Trilok Kapoor was never seen as a top actor in Hindi cinema.
Fall of Trilok Kapoor
After the 40s, Trilok Kapoor stayed less in demand and was offered mediocre films. Apart from this Trilok Kapoor aligned himself with religious subjects and started appearing in many religious films. Trilok was appreciated for playing the role of Lord Ram in many films, and apart from this, Trilok also played Lord Krishna’s role. From 1933 to the ’60s, Trilok Kapoor played lead roles in about 30 films.
Trilok Kapoor’s record against Raj Kapoor
Many of Trilok Kapoor’s films were considered hits. It is said that he delivered more hit films than the legendary actor Raj Kapoor.

Notwithstanding putting in much effort, Trilok was never seen as a superstar in Bollywood. It is worth noting that many of his films had small budgets.

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