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.
Rajit Kapoor Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rajit Kapoor reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rajit Kapoor's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Rajit Kapoor's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Bright Day, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rajit Kapoor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rajit Kapoor's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rajit Kapoor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pune Highway | Dr. Mahesh | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Birha : The Journey Back Home | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mission Majnu | Pakistan PM Bhutto | Hit | 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 → |
| 2013 | The Egyptian Mystery | Al Mamun | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Bright Day | Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Shaitan | Amy's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Guzaarish | Vipin Patel | Hit | 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 → |
| 2005 | Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara | Ronu | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bose: The Forgotten Hero | Abid Hasan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Yusuf Zayed Hussein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nishad | Dr. Gopi Gujaral | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Abaidha - The Demolition Man | Indra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dattak | Sunil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa | Riyaz Masud | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hari-Bhari | Khurshid | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Agnisaakshi | Unni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Samar | - | Super Hit | 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 → |
| 1995 | Limited Humanity | Sadanand Borse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Mammo | Older Riyaz | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shelter of the Wings | Lakhinder | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda | Manek Mullah | Super 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 "Samar", "Limited Humanity", and "Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai".