Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Raj Kapoor's Cousin's Bollywood Debut Delayed by Family
Salma Agha, a beautiful actress, began her Bollywood career with the film 'Nikaah' in 1982, but her journey had a twist.
She is related to the famous Raj Kapoor.
Raj Kapoor initially planned to launch her in the film 'Henna'.
However, her maternal grandfather did not want her to act in films.
This disagreement between family members made it so she wasn't in 'Henna'.
Instead, Zeba Bakhtiar starred in the film, which was released after Raj Kapoor's death.
Despite the success of 'Nikaah,' Salma Agha's career did not reach the heights it could have.
Salma Agha debuted in Bollywood with the controversial film 'Nikaah' (1982).
Salma Agha's maternal grandmother was an actress in Indian cinema.
Salma Agha is related to Raj Kapoor; her grandfather and Raj Kapoor's father were siblings.
Raj Kapoor planned to launch Salma Agha in the film 'Henna'.
Her maternal grandfather opposed Salma Agha acting in films, preventing the launch.
- Who
- Salma Agha, Raj Kapoor, Jugal Kishore Mehra
- What
- Family opposition prevented Salma Agha from starring in 'Henna' despite being Raj Kapoor's cousin.
- When
- 1982 (debuted), early 1990s (Henna released)
- Where
- Bollywood
- Why
- Salma Agha's maternal grandfather opposed her acting career due to traditional family values.
- Actress's Name
- Salma Agha
- Film Debut
- Nikaah (1982)
- Director of 'Nikaah'
- B.R. Chopra
- Actor in 'Nikaah'
- Raj Babbar
- Film Raj Kapoor Planned
- Henna