PM Modi's Memorable Meeting with Late Raj Kapoor's Family

The meeting between the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Kapoor family was truly special. They met to discuss celebrating the 100th anniversary of Raj Kapoor's legacy. This amazing meeting between two important figures in India and the ideas shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Kapoor family will always be remembered in the history of Indian art.

Our country's respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is known as one of the strongest leaders globally recently met with the members of the esteemed Raj Kapoor family in a friendly and affectionate manner.

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The Kapoor family had a special and happy meeting at Prime Minister Modi's residence in New Delhi on December 10- It was a historic and memorable experience for them. They were welcomed by the Prime Minister and it was a joyous occasion for the family of the legendary actor-producer and director Late Raj Kapoor

The Kapoor family came to invite Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to a film festival honoring the 100th birthday of Raj Kapoor.

Raj Kapoor who was seen as a key figure and symbol of Indian cinema and a creator of dreams had already made a big impact on the Indian film industry by 1988 before he died. Many successful Bollywood movies today have been influenced by his work.

This year, on what would have been Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday the festival is honoring his Lifelong important work and celebrating his lasting legacy.

The Kapoor family wanted to invite our country's Prime Minister  Shri Narendra Modi to their upcoming festival. And thus Narendra Modi invited them to his residence.

All the dignitaries in the Kapoor family were present there. This included Ranbir Kapoor his wife Alia Bhatt Kapoor his mother Neetu Kapoor his sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni his brother-in-law Bharat Sahni his cousin sisters and brothers  Karisma Kapoor  Kareena Kapoor Khan  Anissa Malhotra  Aadar Jain  Armaan Jain  Kareena Kapoor's husband the famous actor Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir's aunt Reema Kapoor Jain, uncle Manoj Jain, Nikhil Nanda and his sister Nitasha Nanda. Each person in the family carries a part of Raj Kapoor's legacy in their own special way.

The Kapoor family had a special meeting with Shri Narendra Modi that brought up old memories in a warm and loving atmosphere. This meeting highlighted the impressive history of the Kapoor family in the film industry.

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A video was shared showing a special meeting at the Prime Minister's house. It emphasized the cultural exchange and artistic respect between famous Indian personalities and artists. This connection brings together politics and entertainment.

The famous Kapoor family had a meaningful meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the winter special day in December. The meeting was well received by the public and left a lasting impression.

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The air was full of joy and excitement as the Kapoor family members came together to meet the Prime Minister. They were very eager to talk about their ideas for celebrating Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary along with the Prime Minister of their country  Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

All the young members of the Kapoor family appeared anxious. Karishma in particular mentioned her nervousness to try to make everyone feel more relaxed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi then jokingly asked if they were nervous in front of the camera. This friendly banter from Modi Ji made everyone smile and cheer.

When Ranbir Kapoor spoke to Prime Minister Modi, he mentioned that they were unsure of how to address him. Ranbir shared how even his aunt Reema kept asking in their group chat whether they should call the Prime Minister "Prime Minister"  "Respected Prime Minister"  or "Prime Minister of India". Modi fondly replied that he is like family and they can call him whatever they feel comfortable with. This made the Kapoor family feel more at ease.

After Reema Kapoor Jain respectfully but anxiously addressed him as "aadarniya Prime Minister Modi ji " Modi ji smiled and jokingly said "Cut " which made everyone burst into laughter

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Prime Minister Modi praised the work of Raj Kapoor, during the meeting. He mentioned how Raj's movies were loved not only in India but also around the world. Modi ji suggested creating a documentary about the legendary Raj Kapoor to highlight his important role in Indian cinema and Indian culture. This idea excited the Kapoor family as they saw it as a wonderful way to honor their beloved Pitamah Raj Kapoor.

When Reema Kapoor Jain expressed her gratitude  Modi said he too felt honored and really proud to meet the Kapoor family because Raj Kapoor Saheb was a big inspiration through his art and his films. Modi ji said, "Raj Kapoor established India's soft power in the world through his movies when the concept was not even widely known." Modi ji said, "in the diplomatic world soft power is often discussed widely but years before this discussion, Raj Kapoor had already introduced India's soft power to the world when it was not even a familiar term. This was a significant contribution to India.

This year we mark Shri Raj Kapoor Ji’s birth centenary. He is admired not only in India but all across the world for his contribution to cinema. I had the opportunity to meet his family members at 7, LKM. Here are the highlights… pic.twitter.com/uCdifC2S3C

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2024

Modi ji also shared a story about the Jan Sangh party losing an election in Delhi. He said, "After the loss, Advani ji and Atal ji decided to watch a movie for inspiration. They watched Raj Kapoor's film 'Phir Subah Hogi' and it inspired them. And truly today that Subah has come." Modi ji also remembered a time when he visited China and his host played a song from a Raj Kapoor film. He had his team record the song and sent it to Rishi Kapoor, who was very happy. Modi ji's This anecdote made Kapoor's entire family happy too.

Modi ji suggested to the Kapoor family that a documentary should be made about the influence Raj Kapoor had in Central and Eastern Europe through his films.

Saif Ali Khan too strongly emphasized the importance of honoring and remembering the great Raj Kapoor. He mentioned how celebrating his achievements helps preserve his legacy for future generations, emphasizing the significance of his impact on Bollywood.

Neetu Kapoor shared her thoughts during the meeting as well. She thanked Modi ji for recognizing, and acknowledging her family's history and said  "We are full of gratitude and honor for the precious time you (Modi ji) have given us." With a warm tone, she also mentioned how her daughter Riddhima had been eagerly waiting for this moment for a decade. Modi was surprised and responded by blessing Riddhima, showing that this acceptance was truly meaningful to her and her family.

Saif Ali Khan told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was the first Prime Minister he had ever met and he was so impressed by Modi ji's hard work and energy for the country. Saif thanked Modi ji for welcoming them and honoring Raj Kapoor's legacy. To this, Modi ji mentioned that he had also met Saif's father in the past and today he was hoping to meet three generations of their family but unfortunately, he didn't get the chance to meet Saif's children Tim and Jeh. Kareena then requested Modi to write a special message for her children and so Modi ji wrote a message for Tim and Jeh on a picture of Lord Ganpati.

Kareena expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Modi ji saying  "We are thankful for your presence and support. It is very meaningful to us that you are here for this important event. Her words showed the pride and appreciation felt by the whole family.

Alia Bhatt, the popular actress and wife of Ranbir Kapoor,  had a fun interaction with PM Modi. She asked him if he listens to songs? and Modi ji enthusiastically replied that yes, he loves listening to songs whenever he gets the chance.

Alia mentioned how songs play a role in uniting the world,  especially Hindi songs which people all over the world enjoy singing even if they don't understand the lyrics. She shared an example of seeing a clip of Modi ji being in Africa with the soldiers and soldiers singing her song 'Samjhwaa', showing how music can bring people together with a sweet shared feeling and emotion.

After meeting with the world's top Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi the Kapoor family shared their thoughts on social media about what this meeting meant to them.

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared how special it was for her to receive recognition from Modi ji. She also mentioned that it was a dream come true for her to talk to him and be by his side. She described Modi as a global leader with positive and peaceful energy. Kareena expressed her happiness in meeting Prime Minister Modi during her grandfather's 100th birthday celebration. She said she felt honored by his presence and appreciated his recognition of her grandfather's contribution to the arts.

Kareena expressed her pride in continuing her grandfather's legacy of dreams hopes and love through his films. She found Modi ji's positive energy to be inspiring and admired his deep respect for our culture.

Ranbir Kapoor a well-known Bollywood actor mentioned that he felt a bit nervous before meeting Modi. He said  "We were quite nervous at first. We were all very tense. But Modi ji's friendly and kind nature helped us relax. He was very nice and we enjoyed our conversation with him. We asked him many personal questions and he answered them in a friendly manner. We are very grateful to him. It was a great privilege to meet him. I was a little nervous in the beginning but he made us all feel comfortable right away. His respect for our grandfather's legacy was very touching. He talked about how my grandfather's films went beyond borders and touched people's hearts not just in India but around the world. It made me proud to be a part of this family and to carry on that legacy in my own way. " It was evident that Ranbir understood the significance of this moment.

Alia also praised Prime Minister Modi ji's energy and how warmly he welcomed the Kapoor family. Alia said  "Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji showed his excitement about continuing Raj Kapoor's legacy. It was a true proud moment for all of us. The ideas he shared about carrying on Raj Kapoor's legacy and educating people about his achievements were motivating. Meeting him personally made us feel proud. Art is timeless and Raj Kapoor's influence is known worldwide. It was a privilege to be invited by our respected Prime Minister to honor the life and legend of Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor's movies are Evergreen and popular among the audience and it's important to keep that love alive. The ideas shared by Narendra Modi ji about celebrating Raj Kapoor's work are motivating and I am looking forward to working together on these new projects. Alia's excitement showed how much she valued being a part of this historic celebration.

Karisma Kapoor who has always been closely connected to her family's background in the film industry expressed her thoughts on this significant day: "Today has been a very special and unforgettable day for us. We take pride in our great-grandfather's contribution to Indian cinema. Celebrating 100 wonderful years of creativity vision and impact is a moment of pride for our whole family. Meeting Prime Minister Modi was a unique experience, he recognizes the significance of cinema in our culture. How nicely He emphasized the importance of honoring our legends and preserving their stories for future generations. This day will always hold a special place in our hearts. ” Karisma highlighted the importance of the event for her entire family as well.

Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Modi saying  "Meeting him made us feel like he's a part of our family. Our lives felt more successful and rich after meeting him. "

After meeting with Prime Minister Modi the Kapoor family felt inspired to share Raj Kapoor's story through films and documentaries with a new audience.

The upcoming festival on 13/14 December is expected to be a grand celebration, filled with nostalgia. Fans of Raj Kapoor and Indian cinema of all ages will come together to honor this iconic figure in our art field.

The meeting between the Kapoor family and Prime Minister Modi was a heartfelt acknowledgment of Raj Kapoor's lasting and Evergreen iconic impact on Indian cinema. With a grand celebration in the works, it's clear that Raj's spirit will continue to inspire future generations!

Neetu Kapoor expressed her gratitude for Prime Minister Modi's warmth attention, also support in celebrating this milestone with the Kapoor family. She emphasized that Raj Kapoor was not just a filmmaker but an institution in himself. The family hopes that this celebration brings joy to all those who appreciate his work.

A film festival honoring the work of Raj Kapoor a legendary figure in Bollywood will take place from December 13 to 15 in 101 theaters across 34 cities. Raj Kapoor known as the "Greatest Original Show Man" of Indian cinema was a talented actor director editor and producer. His classic movies like "Aag"  "Awaara"  "Barsaat"  "Shree 420"  and "Bobby" are famous worldwide.

The Kapoor family is commemorating Raj Kapoor's legacy by organizing a special film festival, featuring 10 of his most iconic films. These films span nearly seven decades and include classics such as "Aag" (1948)  "Barsaat" (1949)  "Awara" (1951)  "Shree 420" (1955)  "Jaagte Raho" (1956)  "Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai" (1960)  "Sangam" (1964)  "Mera Naam Joker" (1970)  "Bobby" (1973)  and "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" (1985). This festival highlights the enduring impact of Raj Kapoor on Indian cinema.