1 New Delhi: Raj Kapoor is a big name in Indian movies. He made many films that people still love today. As we mark 100 years since he was born, let’s look at some of his best-known movies.
2 Neel Kamal: Raj Kapoor was the main actor in “Neel Kamal.” He played a stone artist who loves two princesses, portrayed by Begum Para and Madhubala. The film didn’t do too well at the box office, but it marked his first lead role after starting as a child actor in his father’s movie, “Inquilab.”
3 Aag: in “Aag,” Raj Kapoor showed his talent behind the camera. The film tells the story of a man who loves theater and is searching for a leading lady. His brother, Shashi Kapoor, also acted in it, along with stars like Nargis and Kamini Kaushal.
4 Barsaat: “Barsaat” was Raj Kapoor’s second film as a director. It became very famous because of its love story and beautiful music. The songs “Hawa Mein Udta Jaye” and “Jiya Beqarar Hai” were sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar.
5 Awara: One of Raj Kapoor’s greatest hits, “Awara,” is known for its famous song “Awara Hoon,” which was loved by people all over, especially in countries like China and the Soviet Union. The film reflects the struggles of common people, inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s street character.
6 Shree 420: In this film, Raj Kapoor starred again with Nargis. “Shree 420” is about a small-town guy who moves to the city but gets involved in bad situations. The song “Mera Joota Hai Japani” talks about pride and struggle.
7 Chori Chori: “Chori Chori” is a romantic comedy inspired by an American film. It features great songs like “Panchhi Banoon Udti Phiroon.” It was later remade in 1991 as “Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin.”
8 Jagte Raho: In “Jagte Raho,” Raj Kapoor plays a poor peasant who is wrongly thought to be a thief. The film shares a strong message about the rich-poor gap and has memorable songs like “Jaago Mohan Pyaare.”
9 Anari: “Anari,” a romantic comedy, earned Raj Kapoor a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He plays an innocent man wrongly accused of poisoning his landlady. This movie was successful in both box office and critical acclaim.
10 Sangam: Known as Raj Kapoor’s first full-color movie, “Sangam” showcases a love triangle with beautiful songs capturing deep emotions.
11 Mera Naam Joker: This film was Raj Kapoor’s dream project, which took almost ten years to complete. Though it didn’t do well at first, it later became a classic.
12 Bobby: “Bobby” was a hit that made Raj Kapoor’s son, Rishi Kapoor, a star. It told a sweet story about young, rebellious love.
13 Ram Teri Ganga Maili: This was Raj Kapoor’s last film as a director. It looked at crucial life themes but also faced some controversies. His younger son, Rajiv Kapoor, starred alongside Mandakini.
14 Raj Kapoor’s films continue to inspire and entertain audiences. Today, we celebrate his great contributions to Indian cinema!
