Star-Studded Journey: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan Depart for Delhi
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Actors Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Neetu Kapoor, and Karisma Kapoor departed from Mumbai on Tuesday. Their destination was Delhi, where they intended to extend an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Raj Kapoor Film Festival.
Alia, Kareena, Ranbir, Saif, Neetu, Karisma fly to Delhi
On the day of travel, Alia Bhatt donned a red saree paired with a matching blouse. Ranbir Kapoor was attired in a black bandhgala complemented by matching trousers. Kareena chose a red and silver ensemble, while Saif Ali Khan was seen in a white kurta, pyjama, beige jacket, and red footwear. Neetu Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor coordinated their outfits in white and golden suits. The group was observed outside Kalina airport in Mumbai.
Raj Kapoor Film Festival: A Tribute to the Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema
This journey occurs just days before the 100th birth anniversary of the late Raj Kapoor, which will be commemorated on December 14. According to news agency PTI, PVR INOX Limited and the Film Heritage Foundation are set to host the RK Film Festival in honour of the filmmaker-actor’s centenary.
The festival will take place across 101 cinemas in 34 cities from December 13 to 15, marking one of the most comprehensive retrospectives ever dedicated to Raj Kapoor’s cinematic legacy. As part of the centenary celebrations, audiences will have the exceptional opportunity to revisit Raj Kapoor's timeless classics on the big screen. His remastered films will be presented, allowing both long-time admirers and new viewers to appreciate the splendour of his visionary artistry. The festival will include a carefully selected array of Kapoor’s iconic films, such as Awara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Sangam (1964), and Mera Naam Joker (1970), among others.
About Raj Kapoor
Raj Kapoor passed away at the age of 63 on June 2, 1988, just a month following his receipt of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in Delhi. He was also awarded the Padma Bhushan. Recognized as a trailblazer who introduced Hindi cinema to an international audience, especially in the former Soviet Union, he was one of the youngest filmmakers of his era.