Rajit Kapoor
About 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.
Filmography(20)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Kaisi Ye Paheli Mystery | 28 Nov 2025 | Detective Bondo | Released |
 Pune Highway Drama | 23 Nov 2024 | Dr. Mahesh | Released |
 A Night, After All Drama | 25 Aug 2024 | Kishore | Released |
 Mission Majnu Thriller | 20 Jan 2023 | Pakistan PM Bhutto | Released |
 Code Name: Tiranga Action | 14 Oct 2022 | Actor | Average |
 Maja Ma Comedy | 6 Oct 2022 | Bob Hansraj | Released |
 Attack Action | 1 Apr 2022 | Home Minister | Released |
 Nail Polish Crime | 1 Jan 2021 | Kishore Bhushan | Released |
 Bypass Road Drama | 8 Nov 2019 | Pratap Kapoor | Released |
 22 Yards Drama | 15 Mar 2019 | Actor | Blockbuster |
 Uri: The Surgical Strike Action | 11 Jan 2019 | Prime Minister Of India | Hit |
 Raazi Thriller | 10 May 2018 | Hidayat Khan | Hit |
 Phir Se Romance | 15 Jan 2018 | Krish | Released |
 A Gentleman Action | 25 Aug 2017 | Kavya's Father | Released |
 Begum Jaan Action | 14 Apr 2017 | Ilias | Released |
 Anna History | 14 Oct 2016 | Rajat Sharma | Released |
 Baar Baar Dekho Romance | 9 Sept 2016 | Panditji (Special Appearance) | Released |
 Gour Hari Dastaan Drama | 14 Aug 2015 | Mohan Joshi | Hit |
 The Threshold Drama | 20 Feb 2015 | Raj | Hit |
 Roy Romance | 11 Feb 2015 | Detective D. S. Wadia | Average |
Career Timeline
20 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(10)
Rajit Kapoor – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Rajit Kapoor is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 20 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Rajit Kapoor has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Shishir Sharma, Bugs Bhargava Krishna, Ribhu Dasgupta. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Rajit Kapoor has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Action, Thriller, History, Romance, Comedy. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Rajit Kapoor made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Roy. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Rajit Kapoor's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Rajit Kapoor
How many hindi films has Rajit Kapoor acted in?▼
Rajit Kapoor has been part of 20 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Mystery, Thriller, Drama.
What is Rajit Kapoor's most popular hindi film?▼
Rajit Kapoor's notable hindi films include "Kaisi Ye Paheli", "Pune Highway", "A Night, After All". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Rajit Kapoor's role in hindi cinema?▼
Rajit Kapoor works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Rajit Kapoor born May 22, 1963 in Amritsar, is a distinguished Indian film and theatre actor and director. He gained fame portraying the fictional de...
When did Rajit Kapoor debut in bollywood?▼
Rajit Kapoor made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Roy".
What genres has Rajit Kapoor worked in?▼
Rajit Kapoor has worked in Drama (15 films), Action (9 films), Thriller (8 films), History (4 films), Romance (4 films), Comedy (3 films) in their hindi film career.