Ranbir Kapoor To Organize The Raj Kapoor Film Festival

Ranbir Kapoor recently announced a film festival to celebrate his grandfather, Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary. The Raj Kapoor Film Festival will showcase restored versions of 10 iconic films, including "Mera Naam Joker" and "Shree 420", across India from December 13 to 15. This initiative aims to introduce timeless classic films to a new generation. Ranbir emphasized the importance of remembering their roots and honoring the legacy of Indian cinema's showman, Raj Kapoor.

Ranbir Kapoor made this announcement at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where he was in conversation with filmmaker Rahul Rawail. The actor shared that the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), National Film Archives of India (NFAI), and Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) have started restoring 10 films of Raj Kapoor. Ranbir expressed his excitement about the film festival, which will be a tribute to his grandfather's contribution to Indian cinema.

Ranbir Kapoor also recalled a personal anecdote about his wife, Alia Bhatt, not knowing who Kishore Kumar was when they first met. This story highlighted the importance of remembering and honoring the legends of Indian cinema. The actor emphasized that the Raj Kapoor Film Festival will be an opportunity for the younger generation to experience the magic of Raj Kapoor's films.

The Raj Kapoor Film Festival is a significant event in Indian cinema, celebrating the legacy of a true showman. With restored versions of 10 iconic films, this festival promises to be a treat for film enthusiasts across India. As Ranbir Kapoor said, "I hope you guys come as well... It's important we remember our roots".