Whom else should we select as the person of the day?? Even google celebrates his birthday by making him the google doodle. Mere words cannot express how much he had given to the Indian Cinema. His works played of the most important role in framing our cinema world.
Ranbir Raj Kapoor, the famous Indian film actor, director and producer was born on December 14 1924 at Peshawar, (modern Pakistan). So basically, he a Pakistani-Indian actor. He was born as the eldest among the 6 children of Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarni Devi Kapoor,as a part of the great Kapoor family. His brothers too were actors.
His debut film was Inquilab, 1935. But his break came through the leading role in the movie Neel Kamal, 1947.
Raj Kapoor is appreciated both by film critics and movie fans. Film historians and movie buffs speak of him as the "Charlie Chaplin of Indian cinema," since he often portrayed a tramp-like figure, who, despite adversity, was still cheerful and honest. His fame spread worldwide. He was adored by audiences in large parts of Africa, the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, China, and Southeast Asia; his movies were global commercial successes. Raj had the knack of getting the best out of any one, since he had mastered all departments of film making and even marketing them.[peacock term] When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru died in 1964 coinciding with release of Sangam, he took the opportunity to create a scene when Gopal ashes were immersed in Ganges, like Pandit Nehru described in his poetic will. His films reflected the Era in which it was made.
He had a great understanding of the public taste and a great sense of Box-Office. He was one of the pioneers of the Indian cinema, who talked about the potential of Hindi cinema emerging as a great revenue earner from the world market in fifties, which has become a reality today.
For his complete filmography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raj_Kapoor_filmography
On this day.. We the crew of Hotdogs.. Wish him a Happy Birthday..
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