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'Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored' is the autobiography of:
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Answer: Option D — Rishi Kapoor
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"Khullam Khulla: Rishi Kapoor Uncensored" is the autobiography of the Hindi film actor Rishi Kapoor, written with the film journalist Meena Iyer and published in January 2017.
About the book:
Rishi Kapoor writes frankly ("khullam khulla" means openly) about his childhood in the famous Kapoor film family, his relationship with his father Raj Kapoor, his career, his marriage to actress Neetu Singh, and his friendships and rivalries in the film industry.
He also writes about his first film as a child actor in "Mera Naam Joker" (1970), for which he won a National Film Award, and his debut as a leading man in "Bobby" (1973).
About Rishi Kapoor (1952-2020):
- He was the son of Raj Kapoor and grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor.
- He was a popular romantic hero of the 1970s and 1980s, known for films such as "Bobby", "Amar Akbar Anthony", "Karz", "Prem Rog", "Chandni" and "Deewana".
- In his later career, he won praise for character roles in films such as "Do Dooni Chaar", "Agneepath" (2012), "Kapoor & Sons" and "Mulk".
- He died in April 2020 after a battle with leukaemia.
- His son, Ranbir Kapoor, is a leading actor.
The Kapoor family of Indian cinema:
Prithviraj Kapoor: founded Prithvi Theatres (1944); received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1971).
Raj Kapoor: "The Showman"; founded R. K. Films; Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1987).
Shashi Kapoor: Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2014).
Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor: Raj Kapoor's sons.
Autobiographies of other actors:
- Dev Anand: "Romancing with Life".
- Dilip Kumar: "The Substance and the Shadow".
- Naseeruddin Shah: "And Then One Day".
- Karan Johar (filmmaker): "An Unsuitable Boy".
Why not the other options?
- ✗Shashi Kapoor was Rishi Kapoor's uncle.
- ✗Randhir Kapoor is Rishi Kapoor's elder brother.
- ✗Raj Kapoor was Rishi Kapoor's father.
Quick tip
Remember: "Khullam Khulla" = Rishi Kapoor (2017, with Meena Iyer); "Romancing with Life" = Dev Anand; "The Substance and the Shadow" = Dilip Kumar; "An Unsuitable Boy" = Karan Johar.
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