Veteran Bollywood actor Jeetendra, popularly known as 'Jumping Jack' in the film industry, has won hearts many times with his charismatic personality and charming screen presence. In his three decades career, the actor has played the lead role in about 200 films and have collectively done over 250 films. Born on 7 April 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab as Ravi Kapoor, the actor has no dreams of joining Bollywood. When his family shifted to Mumbai, he lived in a chawl. He befriended Rajesh Khanna during college and got picked when he went for a jewelry delivery to the then famous film director V Shantaram. The director launched him and has played a big role in his success. As Jeetendra turns 78 today, let's have a look at his rare photos from the golden era that will make you nostalgic
His big Hindi film debut is considered as the 1964 movie - Geet Gaya Patharon Ne
Jeetendra joined the film industry in 1959 with V Shantaram's Navrang.
Jeetendra has done nearly 200 films as the main lead
He is 78 but continues to look fit and younger than his age.
He had done more than 80 remakes of various South Indian films
It is said that Jeetendra was in love with the gorgeous actress Hema Malini once
Tusshar Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor as kids with dad Jeetendra
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