This Article is From Apr 07, 2011

Raj Kapoor's Family Touched By IIFA's Gesture

Highlights

  • Raj Kapoor’s sons said that they were touched by IIFA's decision to hold a retrospective on the legendary filmmaker during the award ceremony in Toronto.
  • International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) will showcase 15 iconic classics of Raj Kapoor including Aag, Barsaat, Awara, Aah, Boot Polish, Shree 420, Jagte Raho, Jis Des Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, Bobby, Satyam Shivam Sundaram and other masterpieces.
  • The IIFA and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) have announced their collaboration to host a tribute to the legend of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor on June 26 in Toronto.
  • 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.
  • The legacy of Prithviraj Kapoor was taken forward by three generations starting with Shammi, Shashi and Raj Kapoor.
  • Raj's sons Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor enjoyed success in the industry followed by his grandchildren-Ranbir, Kareena and Karishma, who have carried on the Kapoor tradition and the super stardom.
  • "I am very happy, excited...touched by this gesture of IIFA and TIFF for honouring our father. I thank them for this great celebration they are doing to our father. I believe this retrospective is a great way to honour his memory," Randhir, elder son of Raj Kapoor, told reporters.
  • Rishi said, "with his passion for cinema that shines through in all his movies he has made a place for himself in the hearts of cinema lovers across India. I thank IIFA and TIFF to show his films...we are proud of his films."
  • Younger son, Rajiv said, "I had the opportunity to work with him as an assistant director and as an actor. It was a memorable experience. I am humbled."
  • Also, several pieces of memorabilia from Raj's films like costumes, cut-outs and props used during the films will be displayed at the festival. A series of paintings by Goa-based artist Seema Sardesai will be showcased on the occasion.
Mumbai: Raj Kapoor's sons said that they were touched by IIFA's decision to hold a retrospective on the legendary filmmaker during the award ceremony in Toronto.

International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) will showcase 15 iconic classics of Raj Kapoor including Aag, Barsaat, Awara, Aah, Boot Polish, Shree 420, Jagte Raho, Jis Des Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, Bobby, Satyam Shivam Sundaram and other masterpieces.

The IIFA and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) have announced their collaboration to host a tribute to the legend of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor on June 26 in Toronto.

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.

The legacy of Prithviraj Kapoor was taken forward by three generations starting with Shammi, Shashi and Raj Kapoor.

Raj's sons Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv Kapoor enjoyed success in the industry followed by his grandchildren-Ranbir, Kareena and Karishma, who have carried on the Kapoor tradition and the super stardom.

"I am very happy, excited...touched by this gesture of IIFA and TIFF for honouring our father. I thank them for this great celebration they are doing to our father. I believe this retrospective is a great way to honour his memory," Randhir, elder son of Raj Kapoor, told reporters.

Rishi said, "with his passion for cinema that shines through in all his movies he has made a place for himself in the hearts of cinema lovers across India. I thank IIFA and TIFF to show his films...we are proud of his films."

Younger son, Rajiv said, "I had the opportunity to work with him as an assistant director and as an actor. It was a memorable experience. I am humbled."

Also, several pieces of memorabilia from Raj's films like costumes, cut-outs and props used during the films will be displayed at the festival. A series of paintings by Goa-based artist Seema Sardesai will be showcased on the occasion.
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