Birth Anniversary Raj Kapoor – Showman of Bollywood.
Ranbir Raj Kapoor ( 14 Dec 1924 -2 Jun 1988) was known as Greatest Showman of Bollywood.He was an Actor,Producer and Director of Indian Cinema. He was born in Kapoor Haveli at Peshawar (now in Pakistan).Also known as Charlie Chaplin of India and Clark Gable of Hindi Cinema.
The awards bestowed on him include
Padma Bhushan 1971
Dada Saheb Phalke Award 1987
3 National Film Awards
11 Film Awards.
Aag,Andaz ,Awara,Sangam,Shree 420, Boot Polish,Mera Naam Joker ,Jagte Raho, Barsaat are some of his notable films.
A Stamp was issued on 14 Dec 2001 on his Birth Anniversary. Today on his Birth Anniversary we remember him and pay our homage to a great actor of Indian Cinema.
Stamp Digest 