Raj Kapoor’s centenary: Mumbai is gearing up for an unforgettable evening on December 13, 2024, as the Kapoor family, along with stalwarts of the Indian film industry, will come together to celebrate the centenary of the great Raj Kapoor.
Held at PVR Infinity Mall, Andheri West, the event will serve as a grand tribute to the visionary filmmaker who defined the golden age of Indian cinema.
This one-of-a-kind event will see the entire Kapoor family, from the iconic Randhir Kapoor to the pioneers of the younger generation like Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt, coming together to honor their grandfather. Their presence underlines the family’s collective pride in preserving and celebrating Raj Kapoor’s extraordinary legacy.
The celebration promises to be a spectacular one, with the biggest names of Bollywood gracing the red carpet.
The guests of honor include veteran 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 Aryan, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Deval.
As part of the centenary celebrations, RK Films, Film Heritage Foundation and NFDC-National Film Archive of India present Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman.
The festival will showcase ten of Raj Kapoor’s iconic films across 40 cities and 135 cinemas including PVR-Inox and Cinepolis, with tickets priced at ₹100 to honor his vision of making cinema accessible to all.
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The festival will highlight Raj Kapoor’s most famous works from nearly four decades:
● Aag (1948)
● Barsaat (1949)
● Awara (1951)
● Shree 420 (1955)
● Stay Awake (1956)
● The country where Ganga flows (1960)
● Sangam (1964)
● Mera Naam Joker (1970)
● Bobby (1973)
● Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985)
During the premiere night, attendees will also see screenings of five of Raj Kapoor’s most iconic films: Maverick, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, And Bobby, Offering a nostalgic journey through its timeless story.
This monumental event not only honors Raj Kapoor’s unique contribution to Indian cinema, but also brings together stalwarts of the film industry to celebrate the magic of films that transcend generations.
The Kapoor family’s dedication to preserving Raj Kapoor’s legacy ensures that his timeless artistry will continue to inspire cinemagoers around the world.
