|
imran
|
 |
« on: June 29, 2016, 04:39:20 AM » |
|
Raj Kapoor hailed from the second generation of Bollywood's film family. Son of Prithviraj Kapoor, he had more to what met the eye. Well, he began as a clap-boy for director Kidar Sharma. RK used to comb Kidar's hair. Once Kidar even slapped Raj when he accidentally pulled off his fake beard! Read on to know some more wonderful facts about his life, his films and why we call him the storyteller for every generation.
1. At the age of 24, Raj Kapoor turned director!
He was a producer, director and actor. But initially he wanted to become a music director. At the age of 24, he became the youngest director, with his filmAag.
|
|
|
|
|
|
imran
|
|
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2016, 04:39:43 AM » |
|
2. A scene of Raj Kapoor and Nargis, became the logo of his studio.
Raj Kapoor set up RK Films in 1948. But it was Barsaat that became the first hit of his studio. Remember the scene where him and Nargis are holding a violin? That went on to become the logo of RK Films.
|
|
|
|
|
|
imran
|
|
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2016, 04:40:10 AM » |
|
3. Call him Ranbir Raj Kapoor. That has more weight!
RK's real name Ranbir is today shared by his grandson. Raj was actually the middle name of all Kapoor brothers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
imran
|
|
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2016, 04:40:36 AM » |
|
4. RK led the baraat of Dilip Kumar.
Dilip Kumar had the most glorious weddings of that time. And such was his bond with Raj Kapoor, that the showman led his baraat along with his father Prithviraj and actor Dev Anand.
|
|
|
|
|
|
imran
|
|
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2016, 04:41:06 AM » |
|
5. RK, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand starred in an incomplete film.
The real-life closeness, of Raj, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand couldn't reciprocate on the silver screen. Filmmaker Vijay Anand started a film with the trio but the movie got shelved due to ego and dates hassles.
|
|
|
|
|
|
imran
|
|
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2016, 04:41:32 AM » |
|
6. A scene in Bobby was inspired by Raj's real life.
The scene where Rishi meets Dimple Kapadia in her house was picked from RK's real life meeting with his favourite actress Nargis.Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>>
|
|
|
|
|
|
ENTERTAINMENT JUNCTION
