Mahendra Kapoor Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

ProfessionPlayback Singer
NationalityBritish Raj, India
Date of Birth09/01/1934
Age90 years
BirthplaceAmritsar

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt Xavier's School
College/UniversitySt Xavier's College

Personal Life

Date of Death27/09/2008
Place of DeathMumbai, India
Death CauseHeart attack
Zodiac signCapricorn
HometownMumbai
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

MotherShano Devi (Shanti)
SpousePravinlata Kapoor
Children
SonRuhan Kapoor
Daughters
  • Benu
  • Anu
  • Purna

Career

DebutPlayback singer: Aadha Hai Chandrama Raat Aadhi (Song)/ Navrang (Film)
Last FilmTawaif (1984)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Padma Shri (1972)
  • National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer (1968) for the song 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' from the movie Upkar
  • Award for the song 'Chalo Ek Bar' (1964) from the movie Gumrah
  • Award for the song 'Neele Gagan Ke Tale' (1968) from the movie Hamraaz
  • Award for the song 'Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahi' (1975) from the movie Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
  • Mian Tansen Award (1967) from the movie Sati Nari for the song 'Tum Nacho Ras Barse'
  • Life Time Achievement Award (2000)
  • Madhya Pradesh State Award (2002)
  • Dada Saheb Phalke Academy Award (2008)

Favourites

SingerMohammed Rafi
Food
  • kheema matar
  • biryani
  • butter chicken

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mahendra Kapoor never smoked.
He abstained from drinking alcohol.
At a young age, he found inspiration in Mohammed Rafi.
His son Ruhan Kapoor is involved in acting and singing.
Mahendra Kapoor holds the distinction of being the initial Indian playback singer to record English tracks.