Raj Kapoor
The Immortal Mukesh-Raj Kapoor Dost-Voice Partnership, Nitin Mukesh Speaks
The only superstar-singer partnership to rival Mukesh’s ghost voicing with Raj Kapoor was that of Rajesh Khanna and Kishore Kumar. However RK and KK were not friends in real life. Raj Kapoor and Mukesh were very close friends. So close that when Mukesh suddenly passed away in Detroit during a concert with Lataji, and when the news reached Raj Kapoor he burst into tears and said, “I’ve lost my voice.” Recalls Nitin Mukesh, “Raj Uncle was very close to us.In fact when I was off to a boarding school in London it was Raj Uncle and Krishna Aunty who came to the airport to | Click Here...
Zeenat Aman opens up about her relationship with Raj Kapoor, read details
Zeenat Aman, the veteran Bollywood beauty, recently opened up about her bond with Raj Kapoor. As per reports in DNA, she said, she never had an inter-personal relationship with actor-filmmaker. Recalling the party at the ABP event, Zeenat was quoted saying, “Raj had signed me for Satyam Shivam Sundaram and I went there as his about-to-be heroine. I never had an interpersonal relationship (with him), not before that and never after that. It was always a director-actor relation (between us). He was passionate about his work and I was passionate about his work but never did he ask me why I d | Click Here...
Godrej Properties acquires Raj Kapoor’s bungalow in Mumbai’s Chembur area
Raj Kapoor is one of the most loved and legendary personalities that we have had in the Hindi entertainment industry. The man is truly hailed and rated by many as one of the best-ever in the Indian entertainment industry and that's why, come what may, any and every update coming from his end is loved by one and all. He's the Pioneer member of the Kapoor family of Bollywood and no wonder, we are entirely in awe of him. After Raj Kapoor as well, the entire Kapoor clan have done incredibly well to take forward the legacy of the Kapoor family and well, we love it. So, wh | Click Here...
He Loved My Sister Much More…: Kareena Kapoor Opens Up On This Particular Person Loving Karisma Kapoor More Than Her: Know Who
Kareena Kapoor and elder sister Karisma Kapoor happen to be the granddaughters of the late thespian film-maker Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor used to be fond of his grandkids, but the most loved of them all was Karisma is what sister Kareena has to say. A report on hindustantimes.com talked about Kareena complaining about grandfather Raj Kapoor loving her sister more than her. We take reference from that story for our write up here. In an interview, Kareena said that the veteran actor shared a special bond with Karisma and that she used to feel left out because of it. Asked if she has | Click Here...
#HappyValentinesDay: Revisiting Raj Kapoor’s Bobby
Raj Kapoor’s Bobby which introduced 18-year old Rishi Kapoor as a leading man and 15-year Dimple Kapadia as the nation’s heartthrob to Hindi cinema wiped out the Showman’s huge financial debts. It was the biggest hit of Raj Kapoor’s career as a filmmaker and regarded as the most iconic love story of all times. During a conversation with me Rishi Kapoor had spoken of the enduring popularity of Bobby. “It was the innocence of the young lovers, masoomiyat tthi unke andar.Then there was the magic of Raj Kapoor in every frame. The songs composed by L | Click Here...
Karisma Kapoor and Raj Kapoor couldn’t work together onscreen because of Rishi Kapoor, Here’s what happened
The Kapoor family tree is history itself. With a legacy of some of the finest actors since the very start of Prithviraj Kapoor, the family has truly given us some of the best actors over the decades. However, while we talk of the family, the two leading ladies from the family, Kareena and Karisma always come up. While Karisma Kapoor has been the 90's queen, Kareena happens to be resonating even now. But did you know that while Lolo aka Karisma Kapoor wanted to work with Raj Kapoor, it was Rishi Kapoor who didn't let her? Read below what the actress said about it- She said, � | Click Here...
Raj Kapoor and Lata Mangeshkar recorded the climax song of Prem Rog at 1 am, find out
Rahul Rawail at the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India unveiled different anecdotes about Raj Kapoor, which he has penned in the 10th chapter of his book, titled, The Master At Work. Rawail said, “Raj saab was a visionary and someone who dreamt big. The canvas in his mind was always large and yet, very real. He had bankrolled Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, revolving around the situation with dacoits at that time in our country. It was a non-violent, music-heavy film where even redemption came in the form of the song, Aa ab laut chalein. For this song, he need | Click Here...
When Ranbir Kapoor & Kareena Kapoor were caught in play with their grandfather, Raj Kapoor; Watch
If you are a Kapoor fan, then this throwback video of Little Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor playing with their grandfather, Raj Kapoor is probably one of the heartfelt moments to cherish for you. In an old clasp that got viral of late, we can see how Raj Kapoor is cuddling with his grandchildren, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor and spoiling them! In the video, we can see it's a birthday celebration party of Raj Kapoor, and his grandchildren playing with him and wishing him on his birthday. In the video, while Kareena embraces and wishes Raj Kapoor, we can s | Click Here...
Raj Kapoor Little Known Facts
1. At the age of 24, Raj Kapoor became the youngest film director India in 1948 to make Aag ,a blistering film way ahead of its time about a man whose face is horribly disfigured by fire.Many years later he tackled the same theme in Satyam Shivum Sunderam. This time it was Zeenat Aman with a scarred face. Both Aag and SSS were major flops , putting Raj Kapoor’s RK Studios in the red. Moral of the story: do not disfigure matinee idols. Indian audiences do not like it. 2. Satyam Shivum Sunderam released in 1978 was to be made much earlier wi | Click Here...
Rahul Rawail’s Biography On Raj Kapoor Is Ready
Filmmaker Rahul Rawail’s biography on Raj Kapoor is ready for publishing. “It was actually writer-director Apurva Asrani who planted the idea in my head, It took three years of my life. There were other duties and responsibilities to be looked into. The lockdown during the Covid pandemic gave me the concentrated time to devote my energy to completing the book. Now it’s finally ready. My publishers will soon take a call on when to release the book,” says Rawail happily. He started his career by assisting Raj Kapoor. “Everything I learnt about filmmaking came from Raj | Click Here...
When Dilip Kumar Said No To Raj Kapoor
For all their pretensions of bonhomie, the trio of superstars in the 1950s Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand and Dilip Kumar were fiercely competitive, so much so that when Raj Kapoor offered the other role in his love triangle Sangam to Dilip Kumar, he turned it down, arguing he would have little done in a Raj Kapoor home production. But that’s not how it was in the beginning. Dilip Saab and Raj Saab were genuine friends in the early part of their careers.In fact they did a film together in 1949, the memorable Mehboob Khan directed love triangle Andaz where Dilip Kumar stole the show in a neg | Click Here...
“Chintu Gone, What Other Cruelties Does God Have In Store For Me?”Childhood Friend Nitin Mukesh Breaks Down
Rishi Kapoor’s father Raj Kapoor and singer Nitin Mukesh’s father the great Mukesh were best friends, so close as to be considered brothers. “And the tradition continued with our generation. I was close to all of Raj Uncle’s children. Our bonding began early in school. You see, the Kapoors lived in Chembur and we lived in Malabar Hills.The Kapoor girls Reema and Ritu went to one school, and Daboo (Randhir) and Chintu (Rishi) went to another school, both close to my home. The girls’ school was over an hour before the boys. Reema and Ritu and would come over to our house and | Click Here...
Bobby Became A Classic Not Because Of My Songs But Because of Rishi Kapoor: Lata Mangeshkar
Raj Kapoor’s Bobby which introduced Rishi Kapoor as a leading man to Hindi cinema wiped out his huge financial debts. It was the biggest hit of Raj Kapoor’s career as a filmmaker and regarded as the most iconic love story of all time. During a conversation with me, Rishi Kapoor had spoken of the enduring popularity of Bobby. “It was the innocence of the young lovers, masoomiyat tthi unke andar. Then there was the magic of Raj Kapoor in every frame. The songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal were phenomenally good. Lataji’s vocals for Dimple were a highpoint.” Speaki | Click Here...
When rumours of Dimple Kapadia being Nargis’ daughter abounded and upset Sanjay Dutt
After Raj Kapoor’s teenage love story Bobby became a blockbuster in 1973 and Dimple Kapadia became a nationwide rage, a sordid rumour was started regarding Dimple’s parentage. It was whispered that Dimple was actually the love-child of Raj Kapoor and Nargis. For those who came in late, very late, Raj Kapoor was in a much-publicized relationship with Nargis for nearly 8 years. They moved apart only after RK made it explicitly clear that he couldn’t marry Nargis. She soon fell in love with Sunil Dutt and they remained blissfully wedded until death did they part. Nargis’ | Click Here...
SHOCKING Tragedy in Family: 23-year-old son of Tamil director Raj Kapoor passes away in Mecca
Tamil Film Director Raj Kapoor is known for his versatile body of directorial work in Tamil cinema. Raj Kapoor made his directorial debut with 'Thalattu Ketkuthamma' starring Prabhu and Kanaka in pivotal roles. He has also directed the films 'Aval Varuvala' and 'Anandha Poongatre' with South superstar Ajith. In a shocking turn of events, we hear from Raj Kapoor's end that his son Sharook Kapoor who was with his mother on a pilgrimage to Mecca passed away. As per reports, Sharook started shivering randomly and before his mother could get a hang of things, he passed away. We hea | Click Here...
What’s the secret connection between Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and Raj Kapoor’s Mera Naam Joker?
It's definitely a happy moment for Joaquin Phoenix as his performance has been recognized at the prestigious 92nd Academy Awards for his impeccable performance in Joker. The movie earned him the 'Best Actor' Award at the Oscars 2020 and he certainly couldn't be happier. It is to be noted that 'Joker' is extremely popular all around the world and the menace with which Joaquin played the character is definitely for all to see. But did you guys know, there's a relationship that has been established between Joaquin Phoenix's Joker and Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker? You must be wondering h | Click Here...
Barsaat (1949): The movie with one of the best soundtrack in Bollywood
Barsaat is a 1949 Bollywood movie that was directed by Raj Kapoor. The film was the first major hit that was directed by Raj Kapoor. And, through this film's success, he bought the RK Studios. Barsaat is a tragic love story. This was the film that launched all-time legend Lata Mangeshkar ( also the Nightingale of India). The tracks in this movie of innocence and heartache captured the hearts of every Indian. Barsaat may have to be considered to have the greatest film songs of all time. Hawa Mein Udta Jaye- This song with the voice of Lata Mangeshkar is surely very mu | Click Here...
King of theatre Raj Kapoor and his iconic roles
Remember Joker? No, not the Hollywood one, but the one that was released in 1970? Where the joker was not psychotic but was adored by everyone? Raj Kapoor's Joker? Yes, I am talking about that one. It was of the blue-eyed guy who left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor. There’s no doubt in calling him the Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema. He will be a legend beyond comparison for years to come. Raj Kapoor was an actor, producer and director who changed the face of the Indian Cinematic Universe. Don’t you agree he deserves all the credit coming his way? He entered cin | Click Here...
The Kapil Sharma Show: Kareena Kapoor talks about Karishma Kapoor being her grandfather’s pet
Celebrating the 100 episodes of The Kapil Sharma Show, the upcoming weekend will see Bollywood’s eminent superstars and the cast of Good Newwz - Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani taking the entertainment quotient of the show a few notches higher. While all the other actors have experienced the show previously, Kareena, however, marked her presence for the very first time. Being a first-timer, Kareena ensured a heavy dose of laughter with a comebacks and confessions. In a candid conversation Kapil menti | Click Here...
10 Facts About Shashi Kapoor Unknown To The World
1.Shashi Kapoor was Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s second choice for Anand. The first choice was Kishore Kumar. Shashi was finalized. But when the reigning superstar Rajesh Khanna showed keen interest in the role, Shashi was dropped. 2.The feud with Rajesh Khanna continued when Khanna was almost finalized for Raj Kapoor’s Satyam Shivum Sunderam. But Khanna was dropped for no apparent reason and was replaced by Raj Saab’s brother Shashi. Many years later Rajesh Khanna and Shashi came together in Raj Khosla’s Prem Kahani and they barely exchanged hellos.They also battled ove | Click Here...