On the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt post expressing his deep appreciation for the late actor and his iconic work. He recalled watching Awara and encouraged fans to re-watch Kapoor’s films during the ongoing Raj Kapoor Film Festival.

Sharing a long note on his official As our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen continues, I am delighted that the Film Heritage Foundation has partnered with RK Films to keep Raj Kapoor’s legacy alive and give the opportunity to audiences across India! Have joined hands. Watch again the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man.

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Recalling Raj Kapoor’s iconic film Awaara, he further said, “Even today, Awaara is a film that remains etched in my mind. Talking about Raj ji’s incredible showmanship, the way he portrayed Dream in the film The sequence was never seen before.” Amazed by his imaginative imagination, which imagined an unreal setting, the ethereal Nargis ji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Raj ji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fire – there is a powerful, mysterious symbolism in this dream sequence, and that’s mine. Is a favourite.”

He concluded, “Don’t miss the opportunity to watch these classic Raj Kapoor films in a cinema near you between 13-15 December.”

To celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, a film festival showcasing his 10 most popular films will be run across multiplex chains PVR-Inox and Cinepolis from December 13-15. The price of tickets will be only Rs 100.