PM India, a website that provides information about the activities of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, released pictures and videos of Narendra Modi sitting in a group on Thursday.
In the video material of the meeting that took place on Wednesday, the Indian Prime Minister not only remembered the famous Bollywood filmmaker and actor Rajkapur ((1924-1998), but also praised him as the soft power of India. In the video, you can also see the informal conversation he had with Rajkapur's family members.
is a name that is reverentially remembered by Bollywood film fans Raj Kapoor, who has become a name remembered by the entire Indian audience and even in Nepal by showing his progress on the white screen, is still remembered with respect from the whole of India and the country where his films are influenced, from Pakistan to Nepal Not only that, he also praised Raj Kapoor's centenary celebration as a symbol of the golden journey of the Indian cinema industry.
Raj Kapoor The film 'Neel Kamal' produced in 1947 is still discussed among film connoisseurs. In the meeting, Indian Prime Minister Modi not only remembered this film, but also discussed its contribution to the society. In the meeting, Prime Minister Modi had a request to the Kapoor family, "Make a film based on the life story of Raj Kapoor targeting Central Asia." He recalled the old times and said, 'That was the time when the former Jana Sangh lost the Delhi elections. At that time, Jana Sangh leaders had seen Raj Kapoor's movie 'Phir Subah Hogi' and inspired the party with new energy.
On the occasion of centenary celebrations, 10 films of Raj Kapoor are being screened in 160 theaters in 40 cities of India. A special premiere show of his film has also been organized in Mumbai on 13th December.
Raj in flashback
Born on 14 December 1924 in Peshawar (currently a city in Pakistan), Raj Kapoor is not only the most respected actor in the Indian film industry, but also a leading figure in taking Indian films to a golden age. Rajkapur's films had a strong influence on Nepali society at one time. He came to Kathmandu in 1973. He came to Nepal during the distribution and screening of the film Bobby, which was produced and directed by himself and made his son Shreshi Kapoor's debut.
As Raj Kapoor is famous in Bollywood, his brothers Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor are equally famous . Rajkapur Neel Kamal, who made his debut in 1935 with the Enclave film, became popular after the film. His journey in direction started in 1948 with the film Aag. He continued to expand his influence through dozens of films like Awara Daji Jagate Raho, Mera Naam Joker, Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
Raj Kapoor is now considered as the family that gave birth to Indian social filmmakers. Because his sons from Randhir Kapoor to Shrishi Kapoor and Rajeev Kapoor also became famous in Bollywood at one time. Even Ranbir Kapoor, the third generation of his family, is ruling Bollywood.
