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Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary: 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 screenings will take place across PVR-INOX and Cinepolis cinemas, so that audiences can pay their respects in state-of-the-art theaters across the country.
The special thing is that the ticket price in every cinema house has been kept at only Rs 100, so that everyone can be a part of this magical journey.
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. Established a film studio and produced several historical films.
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 ‘Awara’, inspired by Charlie Chaplin, became popular all over the world and especially in the Soviet Union.
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 says, “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 celebrates them. Our little festival” tribute is his vision.”
Ranbir Kapoor says, “Our generation stands on the shoulders of a giant whose films reflect the spirit of his times. He gave voice to the common man for decades, inspiring them and this festival is our way of honoring the magic and inviting everyone to witness his legacy on the big screen!”
The festival will showcase some of Raj Kapoor’s most famous films, including:
* Fire (1948)
* Rain (1949)
* Maverick (1951)
* Shree 420 (1955)
*Stay Awake (1956)
* The Land Where the Ganges Flows (1960)
*Sangam (1964)
* My Name is Joker (1970)
* Bobby (1973)
* Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
So, let us relive the magical journey of Raj Kapoor from December 13 to 15, 2024 and celebrate the incredible legacy of India’s greatest showman.
