Revisiting Raj Kapoor’s iconic films from Barsaat to Bobby on his death anniversary

Raj Kapoor died in June 2nd 1988. (ndian Specific Picture)

It’s the thirty third dying anniversary of one of many biggest showman within the historical past of Indian cinema and leisure, Raj Kapoor. He dabbled in a number of roles from performing to filmmaking and acquired a number of accolades from Nationwide Movie Awards to Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Right here’s reminiscing a few of his biggest works throughout his whole movie profession, films that established Kapoor’s craftmanship.

Barsaat

Barsaat was Raj Kapoor’s second directorial after Aag. The movie revolved round two {couples} and two associates who’re poles aside in nature. Whereas one love story finds its vacation spot, the opposite’s will get misplaced on its manner. Starring himself, Prem Nath, Nargis, and Nimmi, the movie was written by Ramanand Sagar and produced by his manufacturing home. The film was declared a Field Workplace hit.

Awaara

Awaara combines a number of genres from crime to romance and even a good-looking dose of melodrama. The story revolves round a choose Raghunath performed by Prithviraj Kapoor who’s unaware the thieving Raj is his actual son. It additionally starred Nargis as the feminine lead. Kapoor’s character attracts inspiration from Charlie Chaplin. Awaara garnered 200 million tickets overseas at the moment.

Shree 420

The comedy-drama Shree 420 is extra recognized for its high music particularly “Mera Joota Hai Japani” and the cHarlie Chaplin reference his character continually attracts upon. Additionally starring Nadira and Nargis, in distinguished roles, the movie has remained one of many highest-grossing Hindi films of its time.

Chori Chori

Impressed by the Hollywood film, “It Occurred One Evening”, Chori Chori options Raj Kapoor and Nargis reverse one another once more and in addition one of many final movies to see them collectively as a pair. The film was directed by Anand Thakur.

Sangam

Sangam is once more a story of affection, friendship, betrayal. It additionally starred Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar, all three develop up advert associates till the 2 males fall for the third associates and issues begin falling aside. With its stunning finish and credible efficiency, it stroke the correct chord with the viewers. ‘

Teesri Kasam

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The film starring Waheeda Rahman gained Nationwide Award for Greatest Function Movie on launch. Based mostly on a brief story Maare Gaye Gulfam, the plot revolved round a simpleton, bullock cart driver by occupation in rural India who falls for a dancer touring together with her theatre troupe. 

Mera Naam Joker

One of many longest made movies spanning three generations, the movie is now thought-about one of many cult classics that was greater than love, loss, and grief however explored different philosophical themes. The film was beneath manufacturing for six years till it was launched in 1970. The multi starrer that includes Simi Garewal, Manoj Kumar, Padmini Dharmendra, Russian actress Kseniya Pyaabinkina begins with a clown’s last efficiency when he recollects his life from childhood to that day and the three vital ladies in it who watched it from the galleries. The film marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor to movies.

Bobby

The movie was directed and produced by Raj Kapoor and marked the debut of Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles. It revolves round a teenage couple who fall for one another regardless of the category and spiritual divide and handle to maintain the flame burning amidst all adversities. The movie turned out to be one of many high 20 highest-grossing Indian movies on the field workplace of all time.