Jeetendra
Jeetendra, born as Ravi Kapoor in April 1942, is a distinguished figure in the Indian film industry. His journey from Amritsar, Punjab, to becoming one of Bollywood's most celebrated actors is a classic rags-to-riches tale. He was the first child of Amarnath and Krishna Kapoor, with his father being in the jewelry business and his mother being a homemaker.
Jeetendra began his illustrious career in the mid-1960s, initially struggling to make a mark due to the dominance of already established actors. However, his breakthrough came with the film Farz in 1967, which catapulted him to stardom and earned him the moniker "Jumping Jack" for his energetic dance performances. Over the span of his career, Jeetendra worked in more than 200 films, proving his versatility by performing a wide range of roles. Some of his notable works include Humjoli, Caravan, and Zanjeer. His contributions to the Hindi cinema have been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
Outside of acting, Jeetendra proved his mettle as a film producer. He co-founded Balaji Telefilms, one of India's leading television production companies, along with his daughter Ekta Kapoor, a renowned television and film producer. His venture into television production further solidified his standing in the entertainment industry.