A scion of the Kapoor film-making dynasty, the celebrated actor appeared in a string of Indian features and Merchant Ivory films
Veteran Indian film industry stalwart Shashi Kapoor has died at the age of 79, it has been confirmed. His nephew Randhir told the Press Trust of India (Pti) that the actor had died in Mumbai on Monday after several years of kidney problems.
Kapoor was a scion of the celebrated Indian film-making dynasty, the son of Mughal-e-Azam star Prithviraj Kapoor, and brother of Raj Kapoor. Shashi Kapoor’s own screen career started as a child actor in the 1940s and 50s, appearing in films such as Aag and Awaara, in both of which he played the younger version of his already established brother Raj. His first leading role was in the award-winning 1961 Dharmputra, directed by Yash Chopra, which was one of the first Indian features to deal with partition.
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Veteran Indian film industry stalwart Shashi Kapoor has died at the age of 79, it has been confirmed. His nephew Randhir told the Press Trust of India (Pti) that the actor had died in Mumbai on Monday after several years of kidney problems.
Kapoor was a scion of the celebrated Indian film-making dynasty, the son of Mughal-e-Azam star Prithviraj Kapoor, and brother of Raj Kapoor. Shashi Kapoor’s own screen career started as a child actor in the 1940s and 50s, appearing in films such as Aag and Awaara, in both of which he played the younger version of his already established brother Raj. His first leading role was in the award-winning 1961 Dharmputra, directed by Yash Chopra, which was one of the first Indian features to deal with partition.
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- 12/4/2017
- by Guardian film
- The Guardian - Film News
Saturday’s episode of The Voice India was entirely dedicated to celebrating India’s Independence Day. Keeping this patriotic theme in mind, the audience were shown the special video that featured people from across India thanks to the popular #MyVoiceMyAnthem social media initiative.
The two performing teams of this episode, were team Hr and team Shaan. It was time for host Karan to announce the public voting results of team Hr! Both Sachet and Deepesh were safe. Coach Hr had to say goodbye to Anish who sang a few lines of a song dedicated to his mother. Anish received a standing ovation from coaches Sunidhi and Mika for this impromptu and emotional performance. Coach Hr swiftly reminded Anish that he too, would be singing for him very soon. Host Karan, was then ready to announce the public voting results for team Shaan. Akash and Ritu were safe. Coach Shaan had to say farewell to Varsha.
The two performing teams of this episode, were team Hr and team Shaan. It was time for host Karan to announce the public voting results of team Hr! Both Sachet and Deepesh were safe. Coach Hr had to say goodbye to Anish who sang a few lines of a song dedicated to his mother. Anish received a standing ovation from coaches Sunidhi and Mika for this impromptu and emotional performance. Coach Hr swiftly reminded Anish that he too, would be singing for him very soon. Host Karan, was then ready to announce the public voting results for team Shaan. Akash and Ritu were safe. Coach Shaan had to say farewell to Varsha.
- 8/20/2015
- by Jem Raj
- Bollyspice
Pawandeep – Team Shaan
The second week of The Voice India opened with a quick recap of the first week; showing the contestants that had been selected and also the coaches expectations from the singers.
The first contestant of Saturday’s show was Boston born Nalini Krishnan. Nalini is 21 years old and is born and bought up in Boston, USA. She is studying music and wants to be a singer/music director. Nalini sang ‘Jallah Wallah’ from Ishaqzaade. The coaches were extremely impressed by Nalini’s performance. Coach Hr was the first to hit the buzzer, followed very closely by coaches Mika and then Shaan. Coach Sunidhi did not hit the buzzer. After much comic grovling (!) and pleading from the coaches, Nalini chose our favourite coach Hr, and is the third contestant to join Team Himesh.
The second contestant was Sayan Chaudhary. Sayan sang the popular song ‘Har Kisi Ko Nahin Milta’ from Boss.
The second week of The Voice India opened with a quick recap of the first week; showing the contestants that had been selected and also the coaches expectations from the singers.
The first contestant of Saturday’s show was Boston born Nalini Krishnan. Nalini is 21 years old and is born and bought up in Boston, USA. She is studying music and wants to be a singer/music director. Nalini sang ‘Jallah Wallah’ from Ishaqzaade. The coaches were extremely impressed by Nalini’s performance. Coach Hr was the first to hit the buzzer, followed very closely by coaches Mika and then Shaan. Coach Sunidhi did not hit the buzzer. After much comic grovling (!) and pleading from the coaches, Nalini chose our favourite coach Hr, and is the third contestant to join Team Himesh.
The second contestant was Sayan Chaudhary. Sayan sang the popular song ‘Har Kisi Ko Nahin Milta’ from Boss.
- 6/19/2015
- by Jem Raj
- Bollyspice
Shiamak is known as the Guru of Dance, and has choreographed some of the best dance pieces for stage and screen. To celebrate the choreographer’s birthday, we thought we would shine the light on his work in films! He truly has an eye for creating incredible creativity with his choreography on screen and we know you will enjoy watching every one.
‘Dhoom Again’ – Dhoom 2
The huge success of Dhoom 2 helped to solidify Hrithik Roshan’s career and no doubt his remarkable dance performance in the opening song ‘Dhoom Again’ showed him at his finest. Shiamak was of course responsible for the jaw-dropping choreography that can be seen throughout the song. It’s bold, edgy and something which we have never really seen in Bollywood before. Kudos to Shiamak on giving the song a big ‘dhoom!’
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yQgZXX0q8
‘Dance Pe Chance’ – Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi...
‘Dhoom Again’ – Dhoom 2
The huge success of Dhoom 2 helped to solidify Hrithik Roshan’s career and no doubt his remarkable dance performance in the opening song ‘Dhoom Again’ showed him at his finest. Shiamak was of course responsible for the jaw-dropping choreography that can be seen throughout the song. It’s bold, edgy and something which we have never really seen in Bollywood before. Kudos to Shiamak on giving the song a big ‘dhoom!’
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=19yQgZXX0q8
‘Dance Pe Chance’ – Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi...
- 10/19/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, June 1: Raj Kapoor was legendary and deserved more fame than he recieved, says filmmaker Imtiaz Ali ahead of the late actor-filmmaker's 25th death anniversary Sunday.
"He (Raj Kapoor) was a legendary director. He deserved much more fame than how much he is famous," Imtiaz said here.
Raj Kapoor was only 24 when he launched his own studio, R. K. Films, and became the youngest director of his time with "Aag" in 1948.
He went on to taste success by producing, directing and acting in successful movies like "Barsaat" (1949), "Awaara" (1951), "Shree 420" (1955), "Chori Chori" (1956).
He also made "Satyam Shivam.
"He (Raj Kapoor) was a legendary director. He deserved much more fame than how much he is famous," Imtiaz said here.
Raj Kapoor was only 24 when he launched his own studio, R. K. Films, and became the youngest director of his time with "Aag" in 1948.
He went on to taste success by producing, directing and acting in successful movies like "Barsaat" (1949), "Awaara" (1951), "Shree 420" (1955), "Chori Chori" (1956).
He also made "Satyam Shivam.
- 6/1/2013
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Veteran actor-producer Shashi Kapoor, who was often referred as the 'Robinhood of Bollywood' and hailed for his handsomeness, turned 75 years on Monday.Born as Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor commenced his career in films in the early 1940s. He appeared as a child artiste in Aag (1948) and Awaara (1951); and in both these films he played the younger version of Raj Kapoor.As a child, he had also appeared in several mythological films and commercial films...
- 3/18/2013
- GlamSham
Anyone who is a devoted Bollywood fan knows the name Kapoor. The eminent Kapoor clan is considered to be one of the most powerful dynasties in the Bombay film industry. They are a dynasty which is full of talent and over the past eighty years, their cinematic presence has been seen by generations of audiences. The majority of the actors and actresses to have emerged from the Kapoor family have had immensely successful careers and have starred in some of the finest films India has produced. They have had the privilege of working with some of the greatest directors and production houses in the country. It can be asserted with confidence that Bollywood is not complete without the presence of at least one Kapoor figure within the industry! We now take a look into the history of the Kapoor khandaan(family) and how their contribution to films has made them...
- 9/12/2012
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Veteran actor and the youngest of the Kapoor brothers, Shashi Kapoor underwent cataract surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Friday. After the operation, he was discharged. "He underwent a cataract surgery at the hospital. He is doing well and was discharged today," Dr Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Hospital, said. Shashi Kapoor was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital this morning in suburban Andheri for surgery. He was operated by Dr Seema Behl. The 76-year-old debuted as a child artist in 1948 with Aag. His first film as an actor was Dharamputra in 1961. Jab Jab Phool Khile, Kanyadaan, Pyar Ka Mausam, Sharmeelee, Aa Gale Lag Jaa, Fakira, Chor Mac...
- 7/20/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mumbai, March 18: Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor turned 74 Sunday.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with him in films like "Deewar" and "Namak Halaal", wished him good health and happiness.
"Shashiji's birthday today...spent some of the most wonderful moments in films we did together...good health and happiness to him," the 69-year-old Bachchan tweeted.
Shashi Kapoor, who started his acting career as a child artist with the film "Aag", made a mark with his work in films like "Jab Jab Phool Khile", "Kanyadaan", "Pyar Ka Mausam", "Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati", "Haseena Maan Jayegi" and "Sharmeelee".
The ailing actor was last seen in public in a wheelchair at the prayer meet of his brother Shammi Kapoor, who died.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with him in films like "Deewar" and "Namak Halaal", wished him good health and happiness.
"Shashiji's birthday today...spent some of the most wonderful moments in films we did together...good health and happiness to him," the 69-year-old Bachchan tweeted.
Shashi Kapoor, who started his acting career as a child artist with the film "Aag", made a mark with his work in films like "Jab Jab Phool Khile", "Kanyadaan", "Pyar Ka Mausam", "Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati", "Haseena Maan Jayegi" and "Sharmeelee".
The ailing actor was last seen in public in a wheelchair at the prayer meet of his brother Shammi Kapoor, who died.
- 3/18/2012
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is screening an eight-film series, "Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema," from January 6-16.
Raj Kapoor, known as the Great Showman, is regarded as the father of Indian cinema. He was one of the biggest Indian movie stars of the decade following India's independence and also a director and producer. He started his own production company, R.K. Films, in 1948. He was known for his tramp screen persona, and his films explored themes of socialism, patriotism, Indian identity in a globalizing world, and social barriers to love. His films were wildly popular in the former Soviet Union.
Kapoor had a long romantic relationship with his frequent co-star, Nargis, a renowned actress. His performance in 'Awaara' (1951), opposite Nargis, was ranked by Time magazine as one of the "Top 10 performances of all time."
The films to be shown...
Raj Kapoor, known as the Great Showman, is regarded as the father of Indian cinema. He was one of the biggest Indian movie stars of the decade following India's independence and also a director and producer. He started his own production company, R.K. Films, in 1948. He was known for his tramp screen persona, and his films explored themes of socialism, patriotism, Indian identity in a globalizing world, and social barriers to love. His films were wildly popular in the former Soviet Union.
Kapoor had a long romantic relationship with his frequent co-star, Nargis, a renowned actress. His performance in 'Awaara' (1951), opposite Nargis, was ranked by Time magazine as one of the "Top 10 performances of all time."
The films to be shown...
- 1/7/2012
- The Bollywood Ticket
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York will hold a retrospective of Raj Kapoor (1924-1988) and showcase eight classics of the legendary actor, director, and producer from January 6 through 16, 2012.
“Largely unknown in North America—except to filmgoers of South Asian descent—Kapoor is revered not only in India but also throughout the former Soviet world, the Middle East, and beyond for the films he made during the Golden Age of Indian cinema. The exhibition is curated by Noah Cowan, Artistic Director, Tiff Bell Lightbox, and organized by Tiff, Iifa, and Rk Films, with the support of the Government of Ontario. It is organized for MoMA by Joshua Siegel, Associate Curator, Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art.”, says a press release issued by MoMA on Monday.
Presented in newly struck 35mm prints, Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema offers an introduction to one of...
“Largely unknown in North America—except to filmgoers of South Asian descent—Kapoor is revered not only in India but also throughout the former Soviet world, the Middle East, and beyond for the films he made during the Golden Age of Indian cinema. The exhibition is curated by Noah Cowan, Artistic Director, Tiff Bell Lightbox, and organized by Tiff, Iifa, and Rk Films, with the support of the Government of Ontario. It is organized for MoMA by Joshua Siegel, Associate Curator, Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art.”, says a press release issued by MoMA on Monday.
Presented in newly struck 35mm prints, Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema offers an introduction to one of...
- 12/12/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
A few years ago we published this article about Diwali on screen and we thought why not bring it back for today to celebrate The Festival of Lights!
In celebration of Diwali, we here at BollySpice.com decided to see how many films we could think of that have Diwali scenes. We thought it would be fun to see how many we could brainstorm and so, with some help from our tweeple, forum members, our illustrious staff and, okay, a little YouTube sleuthing, we now present Diwali on screen!
Chori Chori: The scene in the beginning with Rani celebrating on the roof with Jonathan (her stuffed monkey), and then later with Ajay’s family at the house lighting the diyas.
Barsaat: Priyanka comes back to husband Bobby Deol’s family to bring the Diwali light back to their house and lives.
Mohabbatein: The song ‘Pairon Mein Bandhan...
In celebration of Diwali, we here at BollySpice.com decided to see how many films we could think of that have Diwali scenes. We thought it would be fun to see how many we could brainstorm and so, with some help from our tweeple, forum members, our illustrious staff and, okay, a little YouTube sleuthing, we now present Diwali on screen!
Chori Chori: The scene in the beginning with Rani celebrating on the roof with Jonathan (her stuffed monkey), and then later with Ajay’s family at the house lighting the diyas.
Barsaat: Priyanka comes back to husband Bobby Deol’s family to bring the Diwali light back to their house and lives.
Mohabbatein: The song ‘Pairon Mein Bandhan...
- 10/26/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
A still from Aag
India has much to look forward to, at the 64th edition of the Locarno International Film Festival that begins on Wednesday, July 3, 2011. The festival has lined up quite an eclectic and exciting mix of Indian films; from the masters Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak to the contemporary Umesh Kulkarni and Vikramaditya Motwane.
Locarno Open Doors, an initiative that focuses on a region where independent cinema is in developmental stage every year has its eyes set firmly on India in the 2012 edition.
A still from Udaan
Open Doors screening will present thirteen “Indian classics” which include Raj Kapoor’s Aag, Jahnu Barua’s Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (The Yellow Birds), Girish Kasaravalli’s Kanasembo Kudureyaneri (Riding the Stallion of a Dream), Shyam Benegal’s Manthan, Ritwik Ghatak’s Meghe Dhaka Tara, Aparna Sen’s Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar, Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Nizalkkuthu...
India has much to look forward to, at the 64th edition of the Locarno International Film Festival that begins on Wednesday, July 3, 2011. The festival has lined up quite an eclectic and exciting mix of Indian films; from the masters Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak to the contemporary Umesh Kulkarni and Vikramaditya Motwane.
Locarno Open Doors, an initiative that focuses on a region where independent cinema is in developmental stage every year has its eyes set firmly on India in the 2012 edition.
A still from Udaan
Open Doors screening will present thirteen “Indian classics” which include Raj Kapoor’s Aag, Jahnu Barua’s Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (The Yellow Birds), Girish Kasaravalli’s Kanasembo Kudureyaneri (Riding the Stallion of a Dream), Shyam Benegal’s Manthan, Ritwik Ghatak’s Meghe Dhaka Tara, Aparna Sen’s Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar, Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Nizalkkuthu...
- 8/2/2011
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
Locarno, July 18: The 64th Locarno Film Festival puts the spotlight on India this year and an interesting bouquet of films including Raj Kapoor's 'Aag', Shyam Benegal's 'Manthan' and Ritwik Ghatak's 'Dhaka Tara' will be shown in the Open Doors section at the fest, starting Aug 3.
This year, Indian films will be the subject of a special focus in an exhibition.
This year, Indian films will be the subject of a special focus in an exhibition.
- 7/18/2011
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer
The Open Doors screening at Locarno International Film Festival 2011 will present thirteen “Indian classics” and a retrospective of Satyajit Ray, through the restored copies of his work.
Locarno Open Doors, an initiative that focuses on a different region every year—is focused on India. These screenings are open to the public.
Open Doors seeks to highlight films and filmmakers from countries in the South and East where independent cinema is still developing.
Indian classics
Aag by Raj Kapoor – India – 1948 – 138 min
Halodia Choraye Baodhan (The Yellow Birds) by Khai Jahnu Barua – India – 1987 – 120 min
Kanasembo Kudureyaneri (Riding the Stallion of a Dream) by Girish Kasaravalli – India – 2010 – 110 min
Manthan (The Churning) by Shyam Benegal – India – 1976 – 134 min
Meghe Dhaka Tara (The Cloud-Clapped Star) by Ritwik Ghatak – India – 1960 – 126 min
Mr. And Mrs. Iyer by Aparna Sen – India – 2002 – 123 min
Neecha Nagar (Lowly City) by Chetan Anand – India – 1946 – 122 min
Nizhalkkuthu (Shadow Kill) by...
The Open Doors screening at Locarno International Film Festival 2011 will present thirteen “Indian classics” and a retrospective of Satyajit Ray, through the restored copies of his work.
Locarno Open Doors, an initiative that focuses on a different region every year—is focused on India. These screenings are open to the public.
Open Doors seeks to highlight films and filmmakers from countries in the South and East where independent cinema is still developing.
Indian classics
Aag by Raj Kapoor – India – 1948 – 138 min
Halodia Choraye Baodhan (The Yellow Birds) by Khai Jahnu Barua – India – 1987 – 120 min
Kanasembo Kudureyaneri (Riding the Stallion of a Dream) by Girish Kasaravalli – India – 2010 – 110 min
Manthan (The Churning) by Shyam Benegal – India – 1976 – 134 min
Meghe Dhaka Tara (The Cloud-Clapped Star) by Ritwik Ghatak – India – 1960 – 126 min
Mr. And Mrs. Iyer by Aparna Sen – India – 2002 – 123 min
Neecha Nagar (Lowly City) by Chetan Anand – India – 1946 – 122 min
Nizhalkkuthu (Shadow Kill) by...
- 7/15/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
She was born on June 1, 1929. He died on June 2, 1988. There is an interesting story about how they met...Raj Kapoor, the eldest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, was looking for a studio to shoot his directorial debut Aag. Someone suggested Famous Studio at Mahalaxmi. Jaddanbai, Nargis’ mother, was filming Romeo And Juliet there. Raj decided to drop by at the studio and check on the facilities with her. But by the time he arrived there, she had packed up and left.Unperturbed, the 23-year-old wanna-be director drove straight to her sea-facing apartment at Marine Drive and rang the bell. ...
- 6/5/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s films have been a feast of cinematic excellence and are extremely popular not only in India but worldwide. Now, the organisers of the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) want North Americans to understand the work of the genius. Tiff, in association with the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa), is organising a Raj Kapoor retrospective in which a total of 15 of his iconic films will be screened including Aag, Awara, Shree 420 and Sangam. “We have long believed at Tiff that Raj Kapoor is one of the most under- recognised filmmakers in North America. His contributions have ...
- 5/3/2011
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
On May 3, it's 30 years ago that the legendary actress Nargis passed away. Her memory lives on in the hearts of the people who knew her or saw her in her films. As Mother India, she became an unforgettable icon. To celebrate and honor the actress we take a look at her life and some of the highlights of her career!
Nargis was born in Kolkata on June 1, 1929 as Fatima A. Rashid, daughter of director, singer and actress Jaddanbai and sister of actor Anwar Hussain. She started acting in movies when she was a child, already having taken up her artist name Nargis (= narcissus). Her first leading role she got at the age of fourteen in Taqdeer.
In the 1950's Nargis and Raj Kapoor formed a very popular jodi on the silver screen and were said to have a romance in real life too, though Raj was already married. Their most successful films included Aag,...
Nargis was born in Kolkata on June 1, 1929 as Fatima A. Rashid, daughter of director, singer and actress Jaddanbai and sister of actor Anwar Hussain. She started acting in movies when she was a child, already having taken up her artist name Nargis (= narcissus). Her first leading role she got at the age of fourteen in Taqdeer.
In the 1950's Nargis and Raj Kapoor formed a very popular jodi on the silver screen and were said to have a romance in real life too, though Raj was already married. Their most successful films included Aag,...
- 5/2/2011
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, 6th April 2011: Sharing the same passion for cinematic excellence, the International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) and Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) today announced their collaboration to host a tribute to the legend of Indian Cinema, Raj Kapoor, on the 26th of June in Toronto, post the 12th Iifa celebrations in Canada. The tribute will be followed by a retrospective film series called Raj Kapoor and the Golden Age of Indian Cinema, which will run for six weeks at the Tiff Bell Lightbox, Tiff.s permanent home. The Gala opening on June 26 will be hosted by acclaimed director Karan Johar. This year the Iifa Weekend and Awards will be held in Toronto, Ontario from 23rd -25th June 2011. Several members of the first family of Indian cinema, the Kapoor family attended the media interaction to lend their support to the tribute and retrospective. The legacy of Prithviraj Kapoor has...
- 4/6/2011
- Filmicafe
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