Ravinder Kapoor Ravinder Kapoor (15 December 1940 – 3 March 2011), popularly known as Goga Kapoor, was an Indian actor, who appeared mostly in Bollywood films. He has acted in over 120 films, majorly known for playing supporting roles of that of villain's ...

(15 December 1940 – 3 March 2011), popularly known as Goga Kapoor, was an Indian actor, who appeared mostly in

Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...

films. He has acted in over 120 films, majorly known for playing supporting roles of that of villain's henchmen or that of gangster. He is also remembered for portraying the role of

Kans Kamsa ( sa, कंस, Kaṃsa, translit-std=IAST) was the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom, with its capital at Mathura. He is variously described in Hindu literature as either a human or an asura; The Puranas describe him as an asura, whi ...

in the popular TV serial ''

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'',

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in TV serial

Jai Veer Hanuman ''Jai Veer Hanuman'' was an Indian TV serial, that aired on Sony Entertainment Television in 1995. It was among the first TV serials to be telecast on Sony. It was produced by Padmalya Telefilms Limited. It starred Arun Govil as Ram and Vindu Da ...

, Daku Shaitan Singh in the film '' Toofan'', Dinkar Rao in the 1990 film '' Agneepath'' and as the Don in the film ''

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa ''Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa'' () is a 1994 Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Kundan Shah, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepak Tijori. It also featured Suchitra Krishnamurthy (in her Hindi film debut) and Naseeruddin Shah. ...

''. His other notable works include films such as ''

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ''Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'' (), also known by the initialism ''QSQT'', is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film, directed by Mansoor Khan, written and produced by Nasir Hussain, and starring Aamir Khan (in his leading film debut) a ...

'' and '' Run''.

Acting career

Kapoor has worked in many English plays while he started his career. While working in English plays he gradually became a theatre actor. Later when his acting skills got the recognition, he was offered a small but crucial role in '' Jwala'', which was released in 1971. Soon, he started receiving many regional film offers, but later he stopped working in regional films. After two years, he came back to Bollywood with the film ''

Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara ''Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara'' is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Rakesh Roshan, Leena Chandavarkar, Kumkum, Pran. Cast *Rakesh Roshan as Harish Bhatia * Leena Chandavarkar as Neela *Kumkum as Tara * Pran as ...

'' in which he again played a negative role. After this, he mainly portrayed villainous roles. He has also acted in a successful epic serial ''Mahabharat''. His last film was ''

Darwaaza Bandh Rakho ''Darwaza Bandh Rakho'' ( ''Keep the Door Shut'') is an Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by J. D. Chakravarthy, cinematography by Chota K. Naidu and released in 2006. The film was remade in Telugu in 2011 as '' Money Money, More Mone ...

''.

Death

Kapoor died on 3 March 2011 in

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, aged 70.

Partial filmography

* '' Jwala'' (1971) * '' Zanjeer'' (1973)....Goga * '' Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (1974) as man came to drink water from Sunil Dutt * ''

Yaadon Ki Baaraat ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' () is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language masala film, directed by Nasir Hussain and written by Salim–Javed (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar). It featured an ensemble cast, starring Dharmendra, Vijay Arora, Tariq, Zeenat Aman, Ne ...

'' (1973) * ''

Himalay Se Ooncha ''Himalay Se Ooncha'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by B.S. Thapa. The film stars Sunil Dutt as a reluctant mountaineer.. The title is based on H. P. S. Ahluwalia's book ''Higher than the Everest'' (1973) about the 1965 ...

'' (1974) * '' Salaakhen'' (1975) * '' Hera Pheri'' (1976) * ''

Khoon Pasina ''Khoon Pasina'' ( hi, खून पसीना, ''Blood and Sweat'') is a 1977 Hindi action crime film. The movie is produced by Baboo Mehra and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Rekha, Nirupa Roy, Asran ...

'' (1976) * ''

Ghata ''Ghata'' (Hindi: ''घटा'') is a 1978 Indian film directed and produced by Kuldeep Pandey. The film evolves around a man who on being disheartened at his friend's unchastity, falls for the woman who has been betrothed to his friend. It ...

'' (1978) * ''

Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki ''Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki'' is a 1978 Indian drama film directed by Raj Khosla and Sudesh Issar. It is based on a Marathi novel titled ''Ashi Tujhi Preet'' by Chandrakant Kakodkar. The film won Nutan her 5th and final Filmfare Award in the ...

''(1978) ......Thakur Ajmer Singh * ''

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar ''Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'' () is a 1978 Indian drama film produced and directed by Prakash Mehra, and written by Kader Khan, Vijay Kaul and Laxmikant Sharma. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, in his fifth of nine films with Prakash Mehra to date, along w ...

'' (1978) *''

Inspector Eagle ''Inspector Eagle'' is a Hindi-language action drama film directed by Vishwamitter Adil and produced by Laxminarayan Khanna. The film was released on 9 February 1979 under the banner of Navprabhat Pictures. Cast * Sanjeev Kumar as Inspector Ea ...

(1979) as Goga * '' Mr. Natwarlal'' (1979) *'' Lahu Ke Do Rang'' (1979)...Goga * ''

Do Aur Do Paanch ''Do Aur Do Paanch'' (Hindi: दो और दो पांच, Bengali: দুই আর দুই পাঁচ, English: Two and two make five) is a 1980 Hindi action comedy movie produced by Devar films and directed by Rakesh Kumar. The film ...

''(1980).... Jagdish Goon * '' Dostana'' (1980)...Baldev Singh * '' Shaan'' (1980) *''

Jwalamukhi (1980 film) ''Jwalamukhi'' () is a 1980 Hindi movie produced by Babboo Mehra and directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Waheeda Rehman, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Amjad Khan, Vinod Mehra, Shabana Azmi, Kader Khan, Pran, and Bindu. Production The f ...

'' * '' Yaarana'' (1981) * '' Lawaaris'' (1981) * ''

Satte Pe Satta ''Satte Pe Satta'' (transl. 'Seven on Seven') is an Indian Hindi-language action-comedy film released in 1982 and directed by Raj N. Sippy, and produced by Romu N. Sippy. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Ranjeeta Kaur ...

'' (1982)...Rowdy Goon in Bar * '' Bemisaal'' (1982) * ''

Shakti In Hinduism, especially Shaktism (a theological tradition of Hinduism), Shakti (Devanagari: शक्ति, IAST: Śakti; lit. "Energy, ability, strength, effort, power, capability") is the primordial cosmic energy, female in aspect, and rep ...

'' (1982)...Yashwant * ''

Kalka (1983 film) Kalka is a town in the Panchkula district of Haryana, India. It is near Panchkula city. The name of the town is derived from the Hindu goddess Kali. It is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and is a gateway to the neighbouring state o ...

''...Karamchand * ''

Maati Maangey Khoon Maati is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: * Maati Bouabid (1927–1996), Prime Minister of Morocco between 1979 and 1983 * Maati Kabbal (born 1954), Moroccan writer and essayist * Maati Monjib (born 1962), Moroc ...

'' (1984) as Daciat Goga * ''

Coolie A coolie (also spelled koelie, kuli, khuli, khulie, cooli, cooly, or quli) is a term for a low-wage labourer, typically of South Asian or East Asian descent. The word ''coolie'' was first popularized in the 16th century by European traders acros ...

'' (1983)...Goga * ''

Betaab ''Betaab'' (''Restless'') is a 1983 Indian romance film written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Rahul Rawail and produced by Bikram Sing Dahal. The film stars Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh in their debut roles along with Shammi Kapoor. The music ...

'' (1983) * ''Phoolan Devi''...Police Informer (1985) Bengali Movie *'' ''Sanjhi'' (1985) * '' Arjun'' (1985)....Ranga * '' Saagar'' (1985) * ''

Jhoothi ''Jhoothi'' () is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars Rekha, Raj Babbar, Amol Palekar, Supriya Pathak and Deven Verma. Plot Kalpana, a tomboyish character, lives with her mother, sister Alpa ...

''(1985).....Babulal * '' Mard'' (1985) * ''

Muddat ''Muddat'' is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language film directed by K. Bapaiah, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Jaya Prada, Padmini Kolhapure along with Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor and Asrani. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' Chattamtho Poratam''. ...

''(1985)...Public Prosecutor (Lawyer) *'' Aaj Ka Daur (1985) * '' Nasamaj''(1986) * ''

Mazloom ''Mazloom'' is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by C.P. Dixit and produced by Ranjit Virk, starring Suresh Oberoi, Anita Raj and Mandakini in lead roles. Plot summary Purnima is raped by a stranger (Shakti Kapoor) in a t ...

''(1986)...Lawyer Public Prosceutor *''

Dilwaala ''Dilwaala'' is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Smita Patil in lead roles. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' Kathanayakudu'' (1984). Plot Ravi (Mithun ...

'' (1986) * '' Allah Rakha'' (1986)....Goga * ''

Jaan Ki Baazi ''Jaan Ki Baazi'' is a 1985 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ajay Kashyap, starring Sanjay Dutt, Anita Raj, Anuradha Patel, and Gulshan Grover. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Mr. Hero'' starring Dr. Rajasekhar. Plot Summary ...

'' (1986)...Mahendra *'' Jungle Ki Beti'' (1987) * ''

Sadak Chhap ''Sadak Chhap'' is a 1987 Indian Hindi-language action drama film produced and directed by Anil Ganguly. It stars Jackie Shroff, Padmini Kolhapure, Richa Sharma (actor), Richa Sharma in pivotal roles. Cast * Jackie Shroff as Shankar * Padmini ...

''(1987)...Goga * ''

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasu ...

'' (1987) (Tamil) * '' Shoorveer'' (1988) * '' Shahenshah'' (1988)....Defence Lawyer * ''

'' (1988)...Randhir Singh *''

Sagar Sangam ''Sagar Sangam'' is a 1988 Hindi-language film. A family drama, it had a very long delayed release. The film was announced in 1985, had its records released in 1986. It stars Raakhee, Asha Parekh, Shatrughan Sinha, Mithun Chakraborty, Padmini Kol ...

'' (1988)...Thakur * '' Aryan'' (1988) (Malayalam film) * ''

Ganga Jamuna Saraswati Ganga Jamuna Saraswati is 1988 Hindi film directed by Manmohan Desai, financed by Harakh Chand Nahata, produced by S. Ramanathan and starring Amitabh Bachchan as Ganga, Meenakshi Sheshadri as Jamuna, and Jaya Prada as Saraswati. Supporting ...

'' (1988)....Inspector Goga *'' Billoo Badshah''(1989)...Ramchabile Tiwari *'' Anjaane Rishte''(1989)....Lawyer Public Prosecutor * '' Toofan'' (1989)....Daku Shaitan Singh * ''

Ilaaka ''Ilaaka'' () is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Aziz Sejawal. The film stars Raakhee, Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Amrita Singh, Om Puri, Dalip Tahil, Amrish Puri, with Dharmendra in a special appearanc ...

''(1989)....Swami * '' Agneepath'' (1990)....Dinkar Rao * ''

Hatim Tai Hatim al-Tai ( ar, حاتم الطائي, ''Hatim of the Tayy tribe''; died 578), full name Ḥātim bin ʿAbd Allāh bin Saʿd aṭ-Ṭāʾiyy ( ar, حاتم بن عبد الله بن سعد الطائي) was the ruling prince and poet of the T ...

'' (1990) * ''

Thanedaar Thanedaar () is a 1990 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by Sanjay Ray, Sudhir Roy under the Shiva Arts International banner and directed by Raj N. Sippy. It stars Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and music composed ...

'' (1990)...Lawrence * '' Jungle Love'' (1990) * '' Ajooba Kudrat Ka'' (1991) * '' Princess from Kathmandu'' * ''

Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkar ''Ganga Jamuna Ki Lalkar'' is a Hindi action film of Bollywood directed and produced by Kanti Shah. This film was released on 8 November 1991 under the banner of Mangla Films. Plot The film revolves around the clash between a female police offi ...

'' (1991) * ''

Patthar Ke Phool ''Patthar Ke Phool'' () is an Indian 1991 Hindi-language action film directed by Anant Balani, produced by G. P. Sippy, written by Salim Khan, and edited by Deepak Sehgal. It stars Salman Khan as a police officer opposite debutant Raveena Tandon ...

'' (1991)...Durjan * ''

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'' (1991) * '' Kurbaan'' (1991)....Daku Panna Singh * '' Izzat''(1991)....Police Head Constable Ramchandra * ''

Phool Aur Kaante ''Phool Aur Kaante'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action-romance film directed by Kuku Kohli. It stars Ajay Devgan, Madhoo, Aruna Irani, Jagdeep and Amrish Puri among others. The film marked the debut of Devgan, son of late stunt and ac ...

''(1991)....Jagga * ''

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''(1992)...IG Khanna * ''

Jigar ''Jigar'' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language martial arts film directed by Farogh Siddique. It was released during the Diwali weekend and proved to be a successful hit. The plot is inspired by the 1989 American film '' Kickboxer''. Plot Raju an ...

''(1992)....Patil *''

Tilak In Dharmic culture, the ''tilaka'' ( sa, तिलक) () is a mark worn usually on the forehead, at the point of the Ajna chakra, or sometimes another part of the body such as the neck, hand, chest or arm. ''Tilaka'' may be worn daily or for ...

'' (1992)..... Balvant Singh *'' ''Apradhi'' (1992 film)''...Damodar * ''

Phool Aur Angaar ''Phool Aur Angaar'' ( Flowers and coals) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action revenge drama film, directed by Ashok Gaekwad, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Shantipriya, Paresh Rawal, Gulshan Grover, and Prem Chopra. Plot Vijay Saxena lives ...

''(1993)...Head of College Committee * ''

'' (1993)....Anthony Gomes * ''

Aaj Kie Aurat ''Aaj Kie Aurat'' () is a 1993 Hindi-language social problem film, produced & directed by Avtar Bhogal on ABC International banner. Starring Jeetendra, Dimple Kapadia and music composed by Bappi Lahari. Plot Inspector Roshini Verma a sincere c ...

''(1993)...Advocate Satyaprakash *''

Krishan Avtaar ''Krishan Avtaar'' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ashok Gaikwad and produced by Raajiv Kumar, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Somy Ali, Hashmat Khan, Paresh Rawal and Sujata Mehta. Plot Police Inspector Krishan Kumar ...

''(1993)....Inspector Sawant *''

Jeevan Ki Shatranj ''Jeevan Ki Shatranj'' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Farah, Shilpa Shirodkar. The movie is a remake of director's own 1989 Tamil movie '' Rajanadai''. Plot ''Jeevan Ki Shatr ...

'' (1993)...Inspector General of Police * '' Sholay Aur Toofan'' (1994) *'' Insaniyat'' (1994)....Goga *''

Salaami ''Salaami'' is a 1994 Indian Bollywood romantic action film directed by Shahrukh Sultan and produced by Tess Mirza. It stars Ayub Khan, Samyukta Singh in pivotal roles. Film . Plot Vijay a cadet of Military Academy falls in love with Sami. Sa ...

''(1994)...Police Supritendant Gautam *''

Cheetah The cheetah (''Acinonyx jubatus'') is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being , and as such has evolved specialized ...

'' (1994)...DCP Rajeshswar * ''Aag'' (1994 film)....Thakur *'' Rakhwale''(1994)...Public Prosecutor,Lawyer * ''

Main Khiladi Tu Anari ''Main Khiladi Tu Anari'' () is a 1994 Indian action comedy film directed by Sameer Malkan. The screenplay is written by Sachin Bhowmick. Starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Raageshwari in main lead roles, it also included Sh ...

'' (1994)....Damodar * ' The Don'' (1995).... Bhandari * ''

Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat ''Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat'' () is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Ashok Gaikwad. The film marked the Hindi film debut of actress Rani Mukerji. Starting in 1995, principal photography took place in Gangtok and wa ...

'' (1997) ....Lawyer GyanPrakash * ''

Refugee A refugee, conventionally speaking, is a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to well-founded fear of persecution.

'' (2000) * ''

Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya ''Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya'' (English: ''The king has fallen in love with the queen'') is a 2000 Indian Hindi film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala. This is the second Hindi film after Saat Rang Ke Sa ...

'' (2000) * '' Ek Aur Maut'' (2001) * '' Hindustan Ki Kasam'' (1999) * '' Hasina Dacait'' (2001) * '' Run'' (2004) * '' D'' (2005) as Hashim Bhai * ''

'' (2006)

Television

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