From the pioneering black-and-white era to iconic films, there exists a name that continues to reverberate through decades and generations- Raj Kapoor. The actor celebrates his 99th birthday. He can be called the Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema.
Shristi Nath Kapoor, aka Raj Kapoor, born on December 14, 1924, has been in India since the beginning of the film and played an instrumental role in shaping its destiny. His impact echoes across contemporary Bollywood.
Marking the centenary birth anniversary, deRivaz & Ives will pay tribute to the legend with a vintage Indian Film Photography and Memorabilia auction, Raj Kapoor @ 100, from December 14-16.
Raj Kapoor’s contribution to Indian Cinema masses was as an actor, director, and producer. He collaborated with music maestros like Shankar-Jaikishan, making anthems for generations with his songs like Jeena Yahan marna yahan and Mein Awara Hoon, transcending boundaries.
Raj Kapoor’s filmography resonates with the masses. His position as an actor is elevated, and one can reflect on one’s hopes, dreams, and struggles with his knack for storytelling. His legacy continued with subsequent generations of actors, filmmakers, and storytellers.
His grandson, actor Ranbir Kapoor, basking in his recent success, Animal recalled how he always tried to write his story to do a biopic. After becoming an actor, a director approached him to do the biopic of his grandfather, but he didn’t wish to do so. He doesn’t want to whitewash Raj Kapoor’s story by painting him as this unique, beautiful human being.
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