#GoldenFrames: Pictorial Biography of Raj Kapoor, Bollywood's greatest showman

When one talks about Bollywood stars, the conversation seems incomplete if the 'Kapoor family' name has not been mentioned. With generations of limitless talent, the Kapoors are certainly the most respected family in Indian cinema. But how often do we thank the man who was responsible for it all? This legend explored all aspects of cinema and succeeded in all of them. Yes, we're talking about the one and only Raj Kapoor. While he loved spending time on movie sets, he also made time for his family and loved throwing lavish parties. Let's take a closer look at the professional and personal life of the greatest showman of Bollywood Raj Kapoor.

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Born to Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarni Devi Kapoor, Raj Kapoor was the eldest of the six children in the family. He changed several schools after moving to present- day India from Peshawar in the 1930s because of Prithviraj Kapoor’s acting career.

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As a teenager, Raj Kapoor was not interested in studies. However, his growing interest in cinema made him quit studies and take up a job as an assistant producer at a studio.

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Raj Kapoor was only 10 years old when he appeared on the big screen for the first time in ‘Inquilab’. It was his performance in ‘Neel Kamal’ opposite debutant Madhubala which was regarded as his breakthrough role.

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After establishing his own studio, R.K. films in 1948, he went on to become the youngest filmmaker to direct at age 24. Raj Kapoor’s directorial debut ‘Aag’ featured himself and Nargis in lead roles.

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