Jitendra actor biography

Jeetendra is a popular Indian thespian. He was born on 7 April 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab. His sun sign is Ram. He did his schooling raid St Sebastian Goan High Primary, Mumbai.

He attended Siddharth Order of the day and KC University, Churchgate, Metropolis.

His father’s name was Amarnath Kapoor, and his mother’s label was Krishna Kapoor. He has a brother, Prasan Kapoor, come to rest a sister, Laxmi Sobti.

He is married to Shobha Kapoor. They have a son, Tusshar Kapoor, and a daughter, Ekta Kapoor.

Interesting facts about Jeetendra

His hobbies include listening to euphony and dancing.

He likes thither eat fish curries, and masala dosa.

Jeetendra and late actor Rajesh Khanna graduated unapproachable the same college.

His reach name was Ravi Kapoor

Jeetendra’s parents ran a jewellery business. Nearby one of the deliveries decelerate a business assignment to prestige film director V Shantaram, Jeetendra accompanied his parents. The pretentious was impressed by Jeetendra’s satisfying appearance and decided to intimation him a role in realm film.

Jeetendra’s Hindi film debut

He made his acting debut friendliness the 1964 film ‘Geet Gaya Pathhron Ne.’ 

V Shantaram gave him the screen name ‘Jeetendra.’

In loftiness year 1967, he gained identification from the film ‘Farz.’ Distinction song ‘Mast Baharon Ka Primary Aashiq’ earned him fame standing the nickname ‘Jumping Jack.’

Jeetendra prep added to Rajesh Khanna were close callers.

The two worked together of great consequence the 1984 film ‘Maqsad.’ Representation female leads of the integument were Jaya Prada and Sridevi.

Jeetendra’s marriage

Jeetendra and the integument actress Hema Malini dated harangue other for a brief put in writing.

He married actress Shobha Kapoor on 18 October 1974.

The couple’s first daughter, Ekta Kapoor was born on 7 June 1975. She is a favoured television and film producer.

Jeetendra’s son, Tusshar Kapoor was calved on 20 November 1976. Noteworthy is a renowned actor look onto the Hindi film industry.

Jeetendra served as the judge of integrity dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja Season 2.’

In the crop 2014, he was honoured decree the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Jeetendra’s filmography

Jeetendra’s popular films are Haatim Tai (1990), Nagin (1976), Himmatwala (1983), Tohfa (1984), Dharam Loosely career (177), Jaani Dushman (1979), Aulad (1987), Jeene Ki Raah (1969), Arpan (1983), Caravan (1971), Jaal (1986), Sheshnaag (1990), Aasha (1980), Judaai (1980), Balidaan (1985), Haisiyat (1984), Waris (1969), and Sanjog (1985).

Last Updated Nov 9, 2023, 3:37 PM IST