Trilok Kapoor: The forgotten Bollywood star with over 30 hits in the 1930s and 1940s

Trilok Kapoor, a prominent actor in Bollywood during the 1930s and 1940s, is largely forgotten despite starring in over 30 hit films. He was one of the highest-paid actors of his time but never achieved superstar status. While his brother Prithviraj Kapoor is recognized as the family patriarch, Trilok was the first leading man in Hindi cinema. He worked with top actresses and rivaled stars like Ashok Kumar but lacked a strong connection with audiences. In the 1950s, Trilok shifted to mythological roles, achieving success in films portraying deities. He later took on supporting roles until his death in 1988, leaving behind a legacy overshadowed by other Kapoor family members.