Raj Kapoor at 100: Fans in Peshawar celebrate eternal showman of Indian Cinema
Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary was celebrated in Peshawar, Pakistan, with fans paying tribute at his ancestral home. A video of the same was shared on social media.
Peshawar: Fans in Peshawar, Pakistan, marked the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Bollywood actor and filmmaker, Raj Kapoor, with heartfelt tributes at his ancestral home, Kapoor Haveli, in Qissa Khwani Bazaar. The gathering, which included fans from all walks of life, celebrated Kapoor's contributions to Indian cinema and his enduring legacy, both in India and his birthplace in Pakistan.
A video surfaced on social media showing fans cutting a cake at the Kapoor Haveli to honor the iconic actor, known as the "eternal showman" of Bollywood. The centenary celebrations in Peshawar were organized by the Cultural Heritage Council (CHC) and the Directorate of Archaeology Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Muhammad Hussain Haidery, Secretary of the Pak-Iran Trade and Investment Council, serving as the chief guest. The event also emphasized the importance of such cultural gatherings to honor Kapoor's legacy.
Born as Shrishti Nath Kapoor in Peshawar on December 14, 1924, to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarni Kapoor, Raj Kapoor went on to become a household name in Indian cinema. His early years in the film industry were marked by the founding of the famous RK Films studio in 1948 and the release of his first directorial film, Aag. Over the decades, Kapoor produced several landmark films, including Barsaat (1949), Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Sangam (1964), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Bobby (1973), and Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985).
On the same day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary actor, calling him a "visionary filmmaker, actor, and the eternal showman" whose work continues to inspire filmmakers and actors worldwide. Kapoor's cinematic contributions and his portrayal of love, hope, and human spirit continue to resonate across borders and generations.
Raj Kapoor's centenary celebration in Peshawar was a testament to the actor's enduring legacy, with fans from both sides of the border acknowledging his role in shaping the cultural landscape of South Asia.
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