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<p>Am<em>i</em>tabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic <em>Awara </em>as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar.</p></p>
<p>Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about<em> Awara.</em></p>
<p>The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son.</p>
<p><strong>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434">Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch</a></p>
<p>Raj Kapoor also directed and produced<em> Awara,</em> which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.</p>
<p>“Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before.</p>
<p>“You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post.</p>
<p>Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14.</p>
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<p>To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday.</p>
<p>“Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/world-bank-to-help-restore-ancestral-homes-of-legends-dilip-kumar-and-raj-kapoor-in-pakistan-783950">World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan</a></p>
<p>Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil.</p>
<p>Raj Kapoor also directed films such as <em>Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili </em>during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988. </p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday.



New Delhi, India Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic Awara as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar. Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about Awara. The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son. Also read: Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch Raj Kapoor also directed and produced Awara, which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. “Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before. “You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post. Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) × To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday. “Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post. Also read: World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil. Raj Kapoor also directed films such as Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Big B pays tribute to Raj Kapoor's 'incredible showmanship', says 'Awara is etched in my mind'

<p>Am<em>i</em>tabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic <em>Awara&nbsp;</em>as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar.</p>

<p>Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about<em> Awara.</em></p>

<p>The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434">&nbsp;</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434">Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch</a></p>

<p>Raj Kapoor also directed and produced<em> Awara,</em> which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.</p>

<p>“Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before.</p>

<p>“You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post.</p>

<p>Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14.</p>

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<p>To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday.</p>

<p>“Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/world-bank-to-help-restore-ancestral-homes-of-legends-dilip-kumar-and-raj-kapoor-in-pakistan-783950">World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan</a></p>

<p>Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil.</p>

<p>Raj Kapoor also directed films such as <em>Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili&nbsp;</em>during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic Awara as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar.

Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic Awara as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar. Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about Awara. The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son. Also read: Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch Raj Kapoor also directed and produced Awara, which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. “Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before. “You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post. Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) × To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday. “Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post. Also read: World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil. Raj Kapoor also directed films such as Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The entire Kapoor family and the film industry came together on Friday (Dec 13) to celebrate the illustrious career of the legend Raj Kapoor on the momentous occasion of the late filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary.

The entire Kapoor family and the film industry came together on Friday (Dec 13) to celebrate the illustrious career of the legend Raj Kapoor on the momentous occasion of the late filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary. On Friday, the film festival celebrating the centenary of the legendary filmmaker kicked off at PVR Infinity Mall, Andheri West in Mumbai. Notably, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, one of the most adored couples in Bollywood, were the first ones to mark their presence. Ranbir, who is the grandson of the iconic filmmaker, arrived at the venue with his wife Alia. The couple looked adorable as they walked hand-in-hand at the event. For the event, Alia looked gorgeous in a beautiful white saree with a floral design, exuding retro vibes. She accessorized her look with minimal jewellery and kept her hair open. Ranbir, on the other hand, looked dapper in a black bandhgala with white pants. His moustache was the highlight of the whole look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bollywood Pap (@bollywoodpap) × The couple happily posed for the paps gathered at the event. Several family members have arrived at the event, including the son of Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, who arrived with his wife Babita. His daughters Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan were also there. Rishi Kapoor's wife Neetu Kapoor and his daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni were also present at the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × The whole Kapoor family came together for the picture at the film festival. Several photos and videos from the event have gone viral on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan took all the attention with their regal look. The actress donned an off-white anarkali suit with golden embroidery. She accessorized her look with a heavy choker necklace. Meanwhile, Saif wore an all-black bandhgala suit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Apart from the family members, the grand affair also saw the presence of Bollywood stars such as legendary stars like Rekha. The veteran star posed with Alia on the red carpet. As part of the three-day long festival, the ten iconic Raj Kapoor films will be showcased across 40 cities and 135 cinemas in PVR-Inox and Cinepolis theatres. The movies that will be premiered are: Aag, Barsaat, Awaara, Shree 420, Jagte Raho, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, and Ram Teri Ganga Maili.

Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena and others arrive

<p>On December 13, the Indian film industry’s illustrious film family Kapoors along with other bigwigs from the industry will come together to celebrate the centenary of the legendary Raj Kapoor. The event, hosted at PVR Infinity Mall, Andheri West in Mumbai will serve as a luminous tribute to the visionary filmmaker who defined the golden era of Indian cinema.</p>

<p>This one-of-a-kind event will see the entire Kapoor family, from Randhir Kapoor to the younger generation torchbearers like Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their spouses unite to honour their patriarch.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Huge celebration on Raj Kapoor's 100th anniversary</h2>

<p>The celebration promises to be a grand affair, with Bollywood’s biggest names gracing the red carpet. Esteemed guests include legendary stars like Rekha and Jeetendra, cinematic visionaries like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani, and Karan Johar, as well as leading actors like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol.</p>

<p>As part of the grand celebration, R.K. Films, the Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India are presenting Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This festival will feature curated screenings of 10 iconic Raj Kapoor films across 40 cities and 135 cinemas, including PVR-Inox and Cinepolis theaters. Tickets are priced at an accessible Rs 100, reflecting Raj Kapoor’s belief in inclusivity and his vision to make cinema a universal experience.</p>

<p>The festival will spotlight Raj Kapoor’s most celebrated works, spanning nearly four decades:</p>

<p><em>●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Aag (1948)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Barsaat (1949)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Awaara (1951)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Shree 420 (1955)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jagte Raho (1956)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sangam (1964)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mera Naam Joker (1970)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Bobby (1973)<br />
●&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)</em></p>

<p>During the premiere night, attendees will also witness the screening of five of Raj Kapoor’s most iconic films: <em>Awaara, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, and Bobby</em>, offering a nostalgic journey through his timeless storytelling.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447">Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch</a></p>

<p>This monumental event not only honours the unparalleled contributions of Raj Kapoor to Indian cinema but also brings together the who’s who of the film industry to celebrate the magic of movies that transcends generations.</p>


On December 13, the Indian film industry’s illustrious film family Kapoors along with other bigwigs from the industry will come together to celebrate the centenary of the legendary Raj Kapoor.

On December 13, the Indian film industry’s illustrious film family Kapoors along with other bigwigs from the industry will come together to celebrate the centenary of the legendary Raj Kapoor. The event, hosted at PVR Infinity Mall, Andheri West in Mumbai will serve as a luminous tribute to the visionary filmmaker who defined the golden era of Indian cinema. This one-of-a-kind event will see the entire Kapoor family, from Randhir Kapoor to the younger generation torchbearers like Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their spouses unite to honour their patriarch. Huge celebration on Raj Kapoor's 100th anniversary The celebration promises to be a grand affair, with Bollywood’s biggest names gracing the red carpet. Esteemed guests include legendary stars like Rekha and Jeetendra, cinematic visionaries like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rajkumar Hirani, and Karan Johar, as well as leading actors like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. As part of the grand celebration, R.K. Films, the Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India are presenting Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman. This festival will feature curated screenings of 10 iconic Raj Kapoor films across 40 cities and 135 cinemas, including PVR-Inox and Cinepolis theaters. Tickets are priced at an accessible Rs 100, reflecting Raj Kapoor’s belief in inclusivity and his vision to make cinema a universal experience. The festival will spotlight Raj Kapoor’s most celebrated works, spanning nearly four decades: ● Aag (1948) ● Barsaat (1949) ● Awaara (1951) ● Shree 420 (1955) ● Jagte Raho (1956) ● Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960) ● Sangam (1964) ● Mera Naam Joker (1970) ● Bobby (1973) ● Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) During the premiere night, attendees will also witness the screening of five of Raj Kapoor’s most iconic films: Awaara, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, and Bobby, offering a nostalgic journey through his timeless storytelling. Also read: Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch This monumental event not only honours the unparalleled contributions of Raj Kapoor to Indian cinema but also brings together the who’s who of the film industry to celebrate the magic of movies that transcends generations.

Raj Kapoor @100: Bollywood comes together for grand celebration

<p>As the world celebrates 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Indian icon Raj Kapoor, R.K. Films, Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India, celebrate it with Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman. This grand retrospective will showcase ten iconic films by the celebrated producer, director, and actor across 40 cities and 135 cinemas in India from December 13 to December 15, 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The screenings will take place at PVR-Inox and Cinepolis cinemas, ensuring that audiences&nbsp;experience this tribute in state-of-the-art venues nationwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cinema halls in participation have priced tickets at just Rs 100 across all cities in the bracket. The move has been acted upon to ensure people from all walks of life can enjoy the cinema that he created.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raj Kapoor (1924–1988) is regarded as one of the most global filmmakers India has had, leaving an indelible mark on world cinema. Fondly referred to as “The Greatest Showman,” Kapoor was a filmmaker, actor, and producer who built an unparalleled legacy through his storytelling and vision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Born to Prithviraj Kapoor, he carved his own identity, beginning as a child actor in Inquilab (1935) and later founding the iconic R.K. Films studio in 1948.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>About Raj Kapoor films</h2>

<p>His films explored the pulse of post-Partition India, the dreams of the common man, and the rural-urban divide. With enduring classics like <em>Awaara</em> (1951), <em>Shree 420 </em>(1955), <em>Sangam</em> (1964), and <em>Mera Naam Joker </em>(1970), Kapoor’s cinema became synonymous with emotion, innovation, and humanism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His iconic tramp character, inspired by Charlie Chaplin, resonated worldwide, especially in the Soviet Union, where he remains a celebrated figure.</p>

<p>Raj Kapoor’s accolades include the Padma Bhushan (1971), the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1988), and numerous Filmfare Awards. His films like Awaara and Boot Polish competed at the Cannes Film Festival, and Jagte Raho won the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.</p>

<p>Proud of the same, Ranbir Kapoor said, “The festival will feature Raj Kapoor’s most celebrated works, spanning almost four decades.”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/laapataa-ladies-oscar-campaign-roma-director-alfonso-cuaron-to-host-screening-of-the-film-781239">Laapataa Ladies Oscar campaign: Roma director Alfonso Cuaron to host screening of the film</a></p>

<p>The films will include:</p>

<p><em>Aag (1948)<br />
Barsaat (1949)<br />
Awaara (1951)<br />
Shree 420 (1955)<br />
Jagte Raho (1956)<br />
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)<br />
Sangam (1964)<br />
Mera Naam Joker (1970)<br />
Bobby (1973)<br />
Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)</em></p>

<p>The celebration will take place between December 13 to 15, 2024, to relive the timeless charm of Raj Kapoor’s universe and celebrate the extraordinary legacy of India’s Greatest Showman.</p>


As the world celebrates 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Indian icon Raj Kapoor, R.K. Films, Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India, celebrate it with Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman.

As the world celebrates 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Indian icon Raj Kapoor, R.K. Films, Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India, celebrate it with Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman. This grand retrospective will showcase ten iconic films by the celebrated producer, director, and actor across 40 cities and 135 cinemas in India from December 13 to December 15, 2024. The screenings will take place at PVR-Inox and Cinepolis cinemas, ensuring that audiences experience this tribute in state-of-the-art venues nationwide. The cinema halls in participation have priced tickets at just Rs 100 across all cities in the bracket. The move has been acted upon to ensure people from all walks of life can enjoy the cinema that he created. Raj Kapoor (1924–1988) is regarded as one of the most global filmmakers India has had, leaving an indelible mark on world cinema. Fondly referred to as “The Greatest Showman,” Kapoor was a filmmaker, actor, and producer who built an unparalleled legacy through his storytelling and vision. Born to Prithviraj Kapoor, he carved his own identity, beginning as a child actor in Inquilab (1935) and later founding the iconic R.K. Films studio in 1948. About Raj Kapoor films His films explored the pulse of post-Partition India, the dreams of the common man, and the rural-urban divide. With enduring classics like Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Sangam (1964), and Mera Naam Joker (1970), Kapoor’s cinema became synonymous with emotion, innovation, and humanism. His iconic tramp character, inspired by Charlie Chaplin, resonated worldwide, especially in the Soviet Union, where he remains a celebrated figure. Raj Kapoor’s accolades include the Padma Bhushan (1971), the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1988), and numerous Filmfare Awards. His films like Awaara and Boot Polish competed at the Cannes Film Festival, and Jagte Raho won the Crystal Globe at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Proud of the same, Ranbir Kapoor said, “The festival will feature Raj Kapoor’s most celebrated works, spanning almost four decades.” Also read: Laapataa Ladies Oscar campaign: Roma director Alfonso Cuaron to host screening of the film The films will include: Aag (1948) Barsaat (1949) Awaara (1951) Shree 420 (1955) Jagte Raho (1956) Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960) Sangam (1964) Mera Naam Joker (1970) Bobby (1973) Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) The celebration will take place between December 13 to 15, 2024, to relive the timeless charm of Raj Kapoor’s universe and celebrate the extraordinary legacy of India’s Greatest Showman.

Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary: RK Films, NFDC and Film Heritage Foundation celebrate