Bollywood’s Kapoor family tree – how Prithviraj, Raj, Rishi, Karisma, Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor have kept the ‘First Family of Indian Cinema’ on screens for more than 90 years

For almost a century the Kapoor surname has resonated with millions of Bollywood fans – dating back to the days of silent films and appearing in classics old and new such as Barsaat, Jagte Raho, Raja Hindustani and Sanju

From left: Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma and Kareena Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor. Photo: @__ranbir_kapoor_official__, @therealkarismakapoor, @rishikapoor_67/Instagram

For almost a century, the Kapoor surname has resonated with millions of Bollywood cinema-goers. That’s because the clan, who are fondly known as the “First Family of Indian Cinema”, has made a family business out of show business. While many of its members have thrived as actors, directors, producers and even studio bigwigs, there are a few names that will forever go down in Bollywood history.

Prithviraj Kapoor

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