Who is he:

The name "Ranbir Raj Kapoor" is himself the complete identity who needs no introduction to know. Country knows the man as he is the SHOWMAN OF INDIAN CINEMA. On the occasion of his birth anniversary i.e., December 14, we are privileged to talk about him. It's the honour for all to read his achievements.

The man who took Hindi Cinema at different height never reached before born on 14 December 1924. He is what not! An Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi Films. He is considered as the most influential person worked in Bollywood.

Legacy:

Raj Kapoor is the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian cinema" as he is known to portray the cheerful and honest character on screen. He used to get appreciation both by film critics and movie fans. Not only by Indian but he is also recognized by worldwide. He spreaded his charm in large parts of Africa, the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, China and also Southeast Asia Asia

His films were global commercial hits. Raj had mastered every art of filmmaking and filming. To know more about the era of his time, his films are enough reflection of the Era in which it was made.

Awards he was honoured: He was honoured with each and every awards. Like:

# 3 National Film Awards,

# 11 Filmfare Awards and 21 nominations.

# His films "Awaara (1951)" and "Boot Polish (1954)" were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

# By the Time Magazine, He is rated as "Top-Ten Performances of all time"

# The Crystal Globe award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

# The Padma Bhushan in 1971

# The Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987

# "Best Director of the Millennium" by Stardust Awards in 2001.

# "Showman of the Millennium" by Star Screen Awards in 2002. and many more.

Things to know about him in a sentence:

1. At the age of 24, Raj Kapoor turned director, with his film Aag .

2. A scene of Raj Kapoor and Nargis, became the logo of his studio.

3. Ranbir Raj Kapoor is his actual name taken by his grandson Ranbir Kapoor.

4. RK led the baraat of Dilip Kumar.

5. A scene in Bobby was inspired by Raj's real life.

6. Raj has a global fan following.

7. Awaara featured the three generations of Kapoors in its cast.

8. Singer Mukesh was called the voice of Raj.

9. RK's Mera Naam Joker had two intervals.

10. Raj Kapoor witnessed the recording of four songs of Henna
before his demise.

11. Hrishikesh Mukherjee was inspired to make Anand because of Raj Kapoor.

12. RK passed away on the day he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Best of 10 Raj Kapoor's films:

# Chori Chori (1956)

# Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)

# Jagte Raho (1956)

# Aag (1948)

# Anari (1959)

# Sangam (1964)

# Shree 420 (1955)

# Mera Naam Joker (1970)

# Barsaat (1949)

# Awaara (1951)
Ranbir Raj Kapoor was the son of maker of Indian Cinema Prithvi Raj Kapoor but he had achieved the honour for his works by his own doings. He was great actor, absolute producer also extremely talented director. Salute to the man of confidence who makes Indian Cinema to the reach of world. The SHOWMAN OF INDIAN CINEMA still alive in our heart!