
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, along with others from the Kapoor family met prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to invite him for Raj Kapoor Film Festival which is set to be held on the occasion of the filmmaker’s birth centenary. December 14, 2024 marks the 100th birth anniversary of Raj, known for making films like Awaara, Shree 420 and Sangam among others.
Kareena took to Instagram to share photos from the meeting and wrote a long note in the caption. She said, “We are deeply humbled and honored to have been invited by the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy of our grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor. Thank you, Shri Modi ji, for such a special afternoon. Your warmth, attention, and support in celebrating this milestone meant the world to us.”
She added, “As we celebrate 100 glorious years of Dadaji’s artistry, vision, and contribution to Indian cinema, we honour the timeless impact of his legacy, which continues to inspire us and generations to come. We are proud to showcase his iconic films and remember the impact he had on Indian cinema with the ‘Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival’. Dec 13-15, 2024 | 10 films | 40 cities | 135 cinemas. 100 Years Of Raj Kapoor.”
Film Heritage Foundation, and NFDC-National Film Archive of India will showcase Raj Kapoor's classic films in theatres under the retrospective titled ‘Raj Kapoor 100’. From December 13 to December 15, this retrospective will screen his films across 40 cities and 135 cinemas in India.