Neetu Kapoor Birthday: Stepped into films at the age of 8

The famous actress of yesteryear Neetu Kapoor has given more than one film to the audience in her time. The magic of his acting on the silver screen has always raised the heads of the people. Even though these talented actresses of yesteryears are not as active on the big screen as they used to be, but fans still love to see them on screen. Neetu Kapoor is celebrating her 65th birthday today. On this occasion, we will take a look at his best performance films till date.
Neetu Kapoor was a famous child artist
Neetu Kapoor’s film career is not only long, but has also been quite spectacular. We all have seen many of his films. But very few would know that Neetu Kapoor was a famous child artiste before becoming a lead actress and showing her magic on the silver screen. He first faced the camera in 1966 for T Prakash Rao’s film. Then his age was eight years. This year his second film ‘Dus Lakh’ was released. Neetu Kapoor got recognition as a child artist in 1968 with ‘Do Kaliyan’. In this he played a double role. After this film, she became famous as ‘Baby Sonia’. After this, by the age of 12, the actress had acquired roles in many blockbuster films on the basis of her talent.
First lead role with Randhir Kapoor
Neetu Kapoor started working as a lead actress at the age of 15. Her first film as a lead actress was 1973’s ‘Rickshawala’. He debuted opposite Neetu Kapoor opposite Randhir Kapoor. His performance was highly appreciated at the box office. After this, Neetu got the offer of her life, which changed her stars. In the 1973 film ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat’, Neetu’s role was to dance in only one song. He gave such a brilliant performance in ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’, which earned him a new identity across the country. Neetu Kapoor acted as the lead actress in more than 50 films, out of which 11 films were with Rishi Kapoor. Out of these, we will look at his 10 best performance films.
Poisonous Man (1974)
Character – Margaret
This was Neetu Kapoor’s first film with Rishi Kapoor. In this film, she appeared in the role of a Christian girl. Neetu and Rishi became college lovers in the film. It is a touching love story, in which Rishi plays the mentally ill Arjun.
In Sports (1975)
Character- Nisha
This was Neetu’s second film with Rishi Kapoor. Along with these two, Rakesh Roshan is also in the lead role. As the name of the film suggests, these three study in college together, are fond of Muskie. One day while playing a game, these three unknowingly become a part of a crime. The film starts with a comedy romance, but as the story progresses, it takes the form of a suspense thriller.
Deewar (1975)
Character- Veera Narang
This is the film which is famous for Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, but Neetu Kapoor’s performance in it is also not worth forgetting. She is seen as the love interest of Shashi Kapoor’s character Ravi.
Sometimes (1976)
Character- Pinky Kapoor
It is a musical drama film directed by Yash Chopra, starring Neetu alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Raakhee, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman and Rishi Kapoor. Neetu Kapoor played the role of a girl named Pinky, who is not accepted by her mother. Later, when Pinky comes to know about her real mother, she becomes close to her.
Dharam Veer (1977)
Character – Roopa
Neetu Kapoor’s character was very strong in this film. She played the role of Roopa, the would-be wife of a clan chieftain. Everything changes in her life when she meets Veer. He falls in love with her. Neetu Kapoor’s character of a brave girl in the film was well received.
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
Character- Dr. Salma Ali
Neetu also romanced Rishi in this film directed by Manmohan Desai. The film was not only a box office hit, but also boosted Neetu Kapoor’s career. In the film, she played the character of Dr. Salma Ali.
Kasme Vaade (1978)
Character- Nita
The entire story of the film rests on the dual personality of Amitabh Bachchan. Neetu’s role in the film was that of Randhir Kapoor’s fiancee, who became Big B’s younger brother Raju. Neetu Kapoor made a mark with a small role in this film directed by Ramesh Behl.
Yaarana (1981)
character – gentle
It is an Indian musical drama film directed by Rakesh Kumar. Neetu Kapoor’s role was to prepare Amitabh Bachchan for the musical.
Kala Patthar (1979)
Character – Chhanno
Produced and directed by Yash Chopra, Neetu Kapoor impressed the critics and the audience the most. Apart from Neetu Kapoor in the film, actresses like Rakhi and Parveen Babi were also in the lead roles. Neetu Kapoor left a different impression in the character of Channo. In the film, she can be seen romancing Shatrughan Sinha.
Do Dooni Chaar (2010)
Character- Kusum Duggal
Neetu Kapoor did not stop working even after marriage. In 2010, she worked with Rishi Kapoor in ‘Do Dooni Chaar’. Even at the age of 52, Neetu proved that her acting cannot fade at any age. In this, Neetu played the role of Delhi’s housewife.