New Delhi, December 11
After the late Raj Kapoor’s family members met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan invited her grandfather Raj Kapoor to commemorate his (Raj Kapoor’s) ‘extraordinary life and legacy’ ahead of his birth centenary. Thanked Minister Narendra Modi. The Kapoor family including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Neetu Kapoor met the Prime Minister yesterday. December 14 will mark the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, who is remembered as a legendary actor, editor, director and producer for some of the best films like ‘Aag’, ‘Aawara’, ‘Barsaat’, ‘Sree 420’ and ‘Bobby’. . Today Kareena Kapoor in a post on ‘Instagram’ said, ‘We feel very honored to be invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy of our grandfather Raj Kapoor.’ He also shared many pictures of the family with the Prime Minister. On this occasion, Reema Jain, Karisma Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Aadar Jain, Armaan Jain and Anisa Malhotra were also present along with other members of the Kapoor family. He expressed hope that Modi will attend the film festival. This Mahautsav will be celebrated in 101 theaters in 34 cities from December 13 to 15. -News-Patiala
Modi expressed his desire to meet Taimur and Jeh
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during a meeting with members of the Kapoor family that the 100th birthday of Raj Kapoor is an important milestone in the golden journey of Indian cinema. On this occasion, he expressed his desire to meet Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan with their children Taimur and Jeh. During the meeting, Saif told Modi that he is the first Prime Minister whom he is meeting in his life. Modi told the actor, ‘I had met your father (Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) and thought I would be able to meet the third generation (Taimur and Jeh) but you did not bring them along. -News-Patiala