Raj Kapoor became the showman of Bollywood
The legendary actor of Indian cinema whose name brings his face to the fore. He was none other than Bollywood’s showman Raj Kapoor, who said goodbye to the world on this day in 1988. He has given many hit films in his brilliant career. Born in Peshawar, Pakistan, Raj Kapoor was an actor who followed in the footsteps of his father Prithviraj Kapoor and earned a lot of name in the film industry. Raj has made a huge contribution to Indian cinema.
Gave first hit film at the age of 11
Today is the death anniversary of Bollywood’s showman Raj Kapoor. Let us tell you that he died on 2 June 1988 at the age of 63 due to worsening of asthma. After saying goodbye to the world, his cinematic legacy was later taken over by his three sons Rishi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Raj Kapoor produced and directed many films. Raj Kapoor started working in the industry at the age of just 11. He first appeared in the film ‘Inquilab’. The special thing is that the first film made under his direction was ‘Aag’, in which he was seen in the lead role with the famous actress of Indian cinema Nargis.
Bollywood’s showman ruled Hindi cinema
Raj Kapoor won 9 Filmfare Awards. His films ‘Awara’ and ‘Boot Polish’ were also nominated for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Raj Kapoor was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988 for his excellent work in Hindi cinema. Even though he is no longer among us, his acting and work are still remembered.
memorable movies of raj kapoor
Many of Raj Kapoor’s memorable movies like ‘Awara’, ‘Barsaat’, ‘Shri 420’, ‘Sangam’, ‘Chori Chori’, ‘Anari’, ‘Chhaliya’, ‘Teesri Kasam’, ‘Mera Naam Joker’, ‘Bobby’, ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’, ‘Prem Rog’ and ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ are still included in the list of ever hit films.
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