Moscow celebrates 95th birth celebration of Raj Kapoor

Jawaharlal Nehru Cultural Center, Embassy of India Moscow, celebrated the 95th Birth Anniversary of Late Raj Kapoor, Bollywood Actor, Producer, and Director on 18 January 2020 at the Moscow Music Hall, Kalanchevskaya. Mr. Leonid Demchenko, Head of Cinematography Ministry of Culture, Russian Federation, was the Chief Guest. Raj Kapoor was loved by the people of the Russian Federation. People of Russia still have fond memories of visit of Raj Kapoor in Russia and his films. During the Programme, Ambassador of India, H.E. Shri D B Venkatesh Varma spoke about Raj Kapoor and his contribution towards Indian Cinema and his role in cementing the friendship ties between the two countries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two films on Raj Kapoor – ‘Mera Naam Joker’ and ‘Awaara’ were screened. A Re-release of 1991 published book in Russian on Raj Kapoor was also done by Ambassador, Mr. Leonid Demchenko and distinguished personalities in addition to felicitation of Ms. Ksenia Ryabinkina, actress in Raj Kapoor’s film Mera Naam Joker. A cultural programme featuring the hit songs of Raj Kapoor were presented through dance and music. People of Russian Federation attended very enthusiastically and enjoyed the programme thoroughly.