Raj Kapoor@100

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Mera Naam Raaju, Gharana Anaam

Excerpted with permission from Shailendra — A Love Lyric in Print: A Daughter Remembers by Amla Shailendra Mazumdar, published by Antara Infomedia Pvt Ltd in January 2024.

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Mera Naam Raaju, Gharana Anaam

Excerpted with permission from Shailendra — A Love Lyric in Print: A Daughter Remembers by Amla Shailendra Mazumdar, published by Antara Infomedia

Raj Kapoor and the Male Gaze

Raj Kapoor's portrayal of women in his films evolved from respectfully depicting Nargis to later adopting a more sexualized 'male gaze' approach

Early Films, and Raj Kapoor’s Best—with Nargis

Excerpted with permission from Director’s Chair – Hindi Cinema’s Golden Age by Manek Premchand, published by Blue Pencil in January 2024.

Sangam – Of Choices and Consequences

Sangam’s take on messy relationships is as relevant today as when it was first written more than seven decades ago, avers Anuradha Warrier

Jagte Raho: A Night of Truth

Jagte Raho tears into the hypocrisy of Calcutta's wealthy residents as a thirsty villager, stumbles upon the dark secrets hidden behind their respectable façade

Awara’s Dream Sequence: An Analysis

Raj Kapoor’s success as a producer and director lies in his understanding of the importance of film music. It is showcased in Awara’s famous dream sequence.

The Many Voices of Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor may have preferred Mukesh, but he also worked with Manna Dey and albeit sparingly, with the other greats of the era, says Prakash Dharmarajan

Raj Kapoor – As an Actor

Raj Kapoor's image as a tramp eclipses his prowess as an actor, feels Anuradha Warrier, who curates a subjective list of his most outstanding performances.

From Awara to Shree 420 – Relevance of Raj Kapoor’s Post-Independence Cinema in 2020

Swechcha Dhara Dasgupta remembers the films of Raj Kapoor and wonders how relevant they are even today in portraying the plight of the migrant labourers.

Teesri Kasam – A Story of Love That Meandered to its Dead End

Vijay Kumar explores the similarities and deviations between the award-winning film Teesri Kasam and it literary source - the novel Maare Gaye Gulfam.

Nargis and Raj Kapoor – Redefining Dreams, Aspirations and Romance

Nargis and Raj Kapoor - a tribute to the iconic pair on Nargis' birth anniversary, June 1 & Raj Kapoor's death anniversary, June 2.

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