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Mumbai: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, known for her roles in films like ‘Andaz Apna Apna,’ ‘Coolie No.1,’ and ‘Raja Hindustani,’ recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi with her family. During their visit, she received a signed autograph from the PM for her children.
On Wednesday, Karisma shared photos from the meeting on her Instagram, highlighting the family’s significance as one of the first film dynasties in Hindi cinema. The meeting took place in anticipation of the centenary celebration of her grandfather, Raj Kapoor, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema.
In her post, Karisma expressed gratitude, sharing the same caption as her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan: “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 further 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,’ taking place from December 13-15, 2024, across 40 cities and 135 cinemas.” #100YearsOfRajKapoor
December 14, 2024, marks the centenary of Raj Kapoor, who was born in Peshawar (now in Pakistan) and was the eldest son of actor Prithviraj Kapoor. He starred in and produced numerous films, earning multiple accolades, including three National Film Awards.
His films ‘Awaara’ and ‘Boot Polish’ competed for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1951 and 1955, respectively. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan in 1971 and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1988.
Recently, the International Film Festival of India, organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India and the Goa state government, honored Raj Kapoor ahead of his centenary, inviting his grandson Ranbir Kapoor to share memories about his grandfather.
