The entertainment world is celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary Indian actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, who is regarded as “The Greatest Showman” of Indian cinema.
To honour this milestone, R.K. Films, Film Heritage Foundation and NFDC-National Film Archive of India have come together to organize special screenings of 10 iconic movies of Raj Kapoor.
The initiative, titled “Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman,” will take place at PVR-Inox and Cinepolis cinemas across 40 cities and 135 venues in India from December 13 to December 15, 2024.
Here are some pictures of Raj Kappor’s lustrous career.
Raj Kapoor’s iconic look in film Anari in 1959.
Raj Kapoo with his brothers.
Nargis Dutt with legendary aj Kapoor.
Raj Kapoor in film joker.
Raj Kapoor with DIlip Kumar and Dev Ananad.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the members of Kapoor family and held a candid conversation on the upcoming centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker and actor Raj Kapoor. PM Modi also shared the highlights from the meeting on his social platform x.
PM Modi said that the centenary celebrations of Raj Kapoor “symbolised the saga of the golden journey of the Indian film Industry”. He noted that the movie “Neel Kamal” was made in 1947 and said its contribution over the years was “momentous”, a government release said.
Saif Ali Khan speaking during a meet up with PM Narenda Modi.
The prime minister also said that Raj Kapoor had established the soft power of the country at a time when the term “India” itself was not coined. PM Modi described this as his immense contribution to the service of India.
Narenda Modi, Karishma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Nitu Singh and other members of Kapoor family.
Raj Kapoor is remembered for his work in classics like Awaara, Shree 420, Sangam and Mera Naam Joker. He had won several awards including, Padma Bhushan in 1971, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988 and numerous Filmfare Awards throughout his career.
Raj Kapoor’s movies like Awaara and Boot Polish competed at the Cannes Film Festival, while Jagte Raho secured the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
