Happy Birthday Rishi Kapoor: Five times he bowled us over in his second innings

Rishi Kapoor in Do Dooni Chaar

'Do Dooni Chaar' is a 2010 comedy-drama starring Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Aditi Vasudev and Archit Krishna in lead roles. The movie also marked the return of the Kapoor pair as a lead couple on the silver screen. Rishi Kapoor depicted the role of Santosh Duggal - an honest, middle-class Punjabi man who fights to bring his family's dreams come true. Kapoor nailed the middle aged character with elan.

Rishi Kapoor in Agneepath

'Agneepath' that hit the theatres in 2012 had Rishi Kapoor depicting the role of Rauf Lala. This was the first time the actor had donned the role of a negative character. He was seen in a different avatar wearing a kurta pajama, a karakul cap and kajal in his eyes. The versatile actor nailed his act and went on to create history.

Rishi Kapoor in D-Day

'D-Day', released on 19 July 2013 was an action spy film directed by Nikhil Advani and starring Arjun Rampal, Huma Qureshi, Irrfan Khan, Shruti Haasan and Rishi Kapoor in prominent roles. The movie had Rishi Kapoor playing the role of a fictional character codenamed Goldman by the Indian security establishment. His look was inspired by Dawood Ibrahim. The actor garnered appreciation for playing the role with his flawless performance.

Rishi Kapoor in Kapoor and Sons

'Kapoor & Sons' released in 2016 and Rishi Kapoor was barely recognisable in his 90-year-old avatar of an endearing grandfather who by hook or crook tries to keep his family together. Though he had tough fights with the director, he went on to give one of the best performances of his career.

Rishi Kapoor in Mulk

'Mulk' had Rishi Kapoor depicting the role of Murad Ali Mohammed, a successful lawyer in Varanasi, who is fighting to establish his family's integrity after an insinuation has been made against them when his nephew turns out to be a terrorist. Rishi Kapoor as Murad brought alive the pain and the despair of his family with his outstanding performance.