This grand retrospective will showcase ten iconic movies by the celebrated producer, director, and actor throughout 40 cities and 135 cinemas in India from December 13 to December 15, 2024. The screenings will happen at PVR-Inox and Cinepolis cinemas, guaranteeing that audiences can expertise this tribute in state-of-the-art venues nationwide.
In a gesture befitting this milestone, film tickets can be priced at simply â¹100 throughout all taking part cinemas, making the celebration as inclusive and memorable because the tales Raj Kapoor advised on display. This particular pricing additionally displays the accessibility and inclusivity that Kapoor championed via his movies.
Raj Kapoor (1924–1988) is considered one of the crucial international filmmakers India has had, leaving an indelible mark on world cinema. Fondly known as The Best Showman, Kapoor was a filmmaker, actor, and producer who constructed an unparalleled legacy via his storytelling and imaginative and prescient. Born to Prithviraj Kapoor, he carved his personal id, starting as a baby actor in Inquilab (1935) and later founding the long-lasting R.Okay. Movies studio in 1948.
His movies explored the heartbeat of post-Partition India, the desires of the widespread 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 turned synonymous with emotion, innovation, and humanism. His iconic tramp character, impressed by Charlie Chaplin, resonated worldwide, particularly within the Soviet Union, the place he stays a celebrated determine.
Kapoor’s accolades embrace the Padma Bhushan (1971), the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1988), and quite a few Filmfare Awards. His movies like Awaara and Boot Polish competed on the Cannes Movie Pageant, and Jagte Raho gained the Crystal Globe on the Karlovy Range Worldwide Movie Pageant.
Randhir Kapoor mentioned, “Raj Kapoor was not only a filmmaker; he was a visionary who formed the emotional panorama of Indian cinema. His tales are extra than simply movies; they’re highly effective, emotional journeys that join generations of viewers. This pageant is our humble tribute to the greatness of his imaginative and prescient.”
Talking about his grandfather, Ranbir Kapoor mentioned, “We take immense satisfaction in being members of the Raj Kapoor household. Our era stands on the shoulders of a large whose movies captured the spirit of their time and gave a voice to the widespread man over many years. His timeless tales proceed to encourage, and this pageant is our approach of honoring that magic and welcoming everybody to expertise his legacy on the large display. See you on the motion pictures.”
The pageant will characteristic Raj Kapoor’s most celebrated works, spanning nearly 4 many years, together with:
• 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)
