Rajit Kapoor
ActingAbout Rajit Kapoor
Rajit Kapoor born May 22, 1963 in Amritsar, is a distinguished Indian film and theatre actor and director. He gained fame portraying the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the eponymous television series on Doordarshan in 1993. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for portraying Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film The Making of the Mahatma. His film debut was in Shyam Benegal's Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992). He also won acclaim for his role in the Malayalam film Agnisakshi. A prominent theatre personality, Kapur has appeared in recent films like Raazi, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Mission Majnu.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rajit Kapoor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rajit Kapoor's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rajit Kapoor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Bright Day, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rajit Kapoor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rajit Kapoor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rajit Kapoor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Birha : The Journey Back Home | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mission Majnu | Pakistan PM Bhutto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Code Name: Tiranga | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Goldfish | Ashwin Raina | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maja Ma | Bob Hansraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Attack | Home Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nail Polish | Kishore Bhushan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bypass Road | Pratap Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | 22 Yards | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Gandhi Murder | Jawaharlal Nehru | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Prime Minister Of India | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Raazi | Hidayat Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Phir Se | Krish | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Gentleman | Kavya's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | Ilias | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | For Here or to Go? | Prabhu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Anna | Rajat Sharma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Panditji (Special Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gour Hari Dastaan | Mohan Joshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Threshold | Raj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Roy | Detective D. S. Wadia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kick | Dr. Jayant Verma | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Dishkiyaoon | Viki's Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Egyptian Mystery | Al Mamun | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Bright Day | Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Shaitan | Amy's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dam 999 | Shankaran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Monica | Raj Jaitley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | Vipin Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fruit & Nut | Vishwas Atmavishwas Pinakin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blue Oranges | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Morning Walk | Indra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish | Debu | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Lovesongs | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hansie | Prakash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante | Dr. Viren Goenka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Ronu | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Abid Hasan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Yusuf Zayed Hussein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Abaidha - The Demolition Man | Indra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Riyaz Masud | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hari-Bhari | Khurshid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ghulam | Jai, Siddhartha's brother | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Train to Pakistan | Iqbal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sardari Begum | Sadiq Moosvi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Making of the Mahatma | Mahondas Karamchand Gandhi | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mammo | Older Riyaz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Charachar | Lakhinder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Seventh Horse of the Sun | Manek Mullah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Dharam Karam | Ashok 'Bonga Babu' Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
Rajit Kapoor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rajit Kapoor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rajit Kapoor is "The Bright Day" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Rajit Kapoor acted in?
Rajit Kapoor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rajit Kapoor?
Other notable films include "Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai", "Birha : The Journey Back Home", and "The Threshold".