Bollywood royalty. The Kapoor khandan has inherited the label along with the legacy. From silent movies to booming blockbusters, the contribution of the Kapoors to entertainment has been immense. Indisputably, the family shines as a bright constellation in the cinematic galaxy. Viewed as India's crucial cultural ambassadors to the world, as actors/filmmakers their work remains relevant even as the current generation has taken centre-stage. Patriarch Prithviraj Kapoor was the pioneer of Indian theatre and film and founded the travelling theatre company Prithvi Theatres in 1944.