Iconic actor and director Raj Kapoor's cinematic works will grace Indian screens once again this weekend during the RK Film Festival. In celebration of his 100th birth anniversary, PVR and the Film Heritage Foundation are re-releasing his renowned films.

The festival will take place from December 13 to 15, showcasing an extensive retrospective of Raj Kapoor's cinema across 101 theaters in 34 cities. Below are seven Raj Kapoor films available for viewing on the big screen this weekend:

Aag (1948)

This musical drama represented several significant milestones for Raj Kapoor. Firstly, it was his inaugural venture as a director. Secondly, it was the first production under his newly established banner, RK Films. Additionally, it showcased the pairing of Raj Kapoor and Nargis, which became one of the most iconic couples in Hindi cinema. The film also featured Raj Kapoor's younger brother, Shashi Kapoor, portraying the younger iteration of his brother's character. Despite these achievements, the film did not perform well commercially.

Barsaat (1949)

Raj Kapoor achieved his inaugural success as a director with this blockbuster, which became the most significant hit in Hindi cinema up to that time. Featuring Nargis alongside him, the considerable triumph of Barsaat enabled Raj Kapoor to obtain the iconic RK Studios located in Chembur, Mumbai.

Awaara (1951)

Recognized as one of Time's All-Time 100 Greatest Hits in 2012, the crime drama's socialist themes significantly enhanced Raj Kapoor's acclaim in the Soviet Union. The film, penned by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, featured Nargis in the leading female role and included a supporting performance by Raj Kapoor's esteemed father, Prithviraj Kapoor.

Jagte Raho (1956)

Created by KA Abbas and directed by Sombhu Mitra and Amit Mitra, this film is produced in both Hindi and Bengali. It tells the story of a villager's challenges in a vibrant urban environment, with Raj Kapoor starring in the principal role. The film received a Certificate of Merit at the National Awards and achieved significant acclaim in the Soviet Union.

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)

This film, produced by Raj Kapoor, represented the directorial debut of Radhu Karmakar, who had collaborated with the actor-director on several occasions as a cinematographer. The cast featured Raj Kapoor alongside Padmini. The film received a Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film in Hindi at the National Awards.

Sangam (1964)

Raj Kapoor made his return to directing with this musical romance, which revolves around a love triangle involving his character, Rajendra Kumar, and Vyjayanthimala. The screenplay was crafted by Inder Raj Anand, and Sangam is noted to be the first Indian film to have been extensively filmed abroad, featuring locations in London, Paris, and Switzerland. With a runtime of nearly four hours, it held the record for the longest film duration at that time. Additionally, it emerged as the second highest-grossing film of the decade, following Mughal-e-Azam. Sangam also represented Raj Kapoor's inaugural full-length film in color.

Bobby (1975)

Following the significant setback of his 1970 film Mera Naam Joker, Raj Kapoor was eager to helm a youthful love story featuring fresh talent. He introduced his son Rishi Kapoor alongside Dimple Kapadia in the film Bobby, which emerged as both a tremendous commercial success and a cultural landmark.

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