Prithviraj Kapoor
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | 100 Years of Indian Cinema |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 3, 2013 |
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 810,000 |
| Perforation | 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Hyderabad |
| Printing Process | Offset Lithography |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Shri Kamleshwar Singh |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 2725 Yvert et Tellier IN 2506 WADP Numbering System - WNS IN028.2013 |
| Themes | Actors | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous people | Men | Movies |
3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972
Birthplace: Lyallpur, Pakistan (present-day Faisalabad)
Honours: Padma Bhushan (1969), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1972)
Early Life and Background
Prithviraj Kapoor was born in Lyallpur and developed an early passion for the performing arts. He later moved to Bombay, where he became one of the first pillars of the emerging Indian film and theatre industry.
Contribution to Indian Theatre and Cinema
A pioneering figure, Prithviraj Kapoor is widely regarded as one of the founding architects of modern Indian theatre and Hindi cinema. He starred in several iconic films during the early era of Indian cinema, including Alam Ara (1931), India’s first talkie.
In 1944, he established Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company that played an instrumental role in promoting social awareness and strengthening the cultural fabric of the nation through stage performances. His legacy continued through the celebrated Kapoor family, which became synonymous with Indian film heritage.
Awards and Recognition
Prithviraj Kapoor received the Padma Bhushan in 1969 for his distinguished contribution to the arts. In 1972, he was honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, India’s highest recognition in cinema, acknowledging his lifelong dedication to theatre and film.
Commemorative Postage Stamp
A commemorative postage stamp was issued in honour of Prithviraj Kapoor as part of the series ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’. The stamp celebrates his towering presence in Indian theatre and his pioneering role in shaping the Hindi film industry.
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