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From 21 Flops to Villain Stardom: Kamal Kapoor's Unlikely Rise in Bollywood

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News18•22-02-2026, 04:01

From 21 Flops to Villain Stardom: Kamal Kapoor's Unlikely Rise in Bollywood

•Kamal Kapoor, Prithviraj Kapoor's brother, initially failed as a hero in 21 films.
•His attempts at filmmaking also led to bankruptcy, forcing him to sell his car.
•After 9 years of no work, the 1965 film 'Johar Mehmood in Goa' launched his career as a villain.
•His distinctive blue-brown eyes and stern voice made him a memorable antagonist.
•Kamal Kapoor starred in over 500 films, gaining fame for his role as 'Narang' in 'Don'.

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