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RK Films, Film Heritage Foundation, NFDC, NFAI and CineMAA have jointly organized a celebration on the 100th birth anniversary of the great Raj Kapoor. It is titled ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’. The three-day festival will start from December 13 and continue till December 15. Under this, 10 films of Raj Kapoor will be shown in 40 cities and 135 theatres. The screening will take place across PVR-INOX and Cinepolis cinemas, so audiences can experience this tribute in state-of-the-art venues across the country.
Raj Kapoor (1924–1988) is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema.
Raj Kapoor (1924–1988) is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema, who has left an indelible mark on world cinema. Raj Kapoor, known as “The Greatest Showman”, did such an amazing job in film production, acting and direction that he inspires even today. Following the footsteps of his father Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor created a distinct identity for himself. He worked as a child artiste in Inquilab (1935). After this, in 1948 he joined R.K. Joined. Established a film studio and produced several historical films.
His famous character ‘Vagrant’, inspired by Charlie Chaplin, became popular all over the world, especially in the Soviet Union.
His films brought to life the dreams of the common man, the conflict between village and city and emotional stories in post-independence India. Films like Awara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Sangam (1964) and Mera Naam Joker (1970) are still alive in the hearts of cinema lovers. His famous character ‘Vagrant’, inspired by Charlie Chaplin, became popular all over the world, especially in the Soviet Union.
Raj Kapoor was awarded the Padma Bhushan (1971), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1988) and several Filmfare Awards.
Raj Kapoor was awarded the Padma Bhushan (1971), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1988) and several Filmfare Awards. His films like Awara and Boot Polish were also screened at the Cannes Film Festival and Jagte Raho won the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Actor and filmmaker Randhir Kapoor believes, “Raj Kapoor was not just a filmmaker, he was a visionary who shaped the emotional tradition of Indian cinema. His stories are not just movies, but emotional journeys that connect generations. This festival brings them to our A.” A small tribute to his foresight.”
Ranbir Kapoor, actor, “Our generation stands on the shoulders of a giant whose films reflected the spirit of his times and continued to inspire and give voice to the common man across decades, and this festival is a great way to honor the magic and celebrate his legacy. It’s about bringing it to the fore.” Big screen for everyone, this is our way of inviting you to watch!”
The festival will showcase some of Raj Kapoor’s most famous films, including:
Aag (1948), Barsaat (1949), Maverick (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Jagte Raho (1956), Desh Mein Jis Ganga Bahati Hai (1960), Sangam (1964), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Bobby (1973), Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) to Awa, 13th to 15th December, Relive the magical journey of Raj Kapoor through 2024 and celebrate the amazing legacy of this great showman of India.