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The Showman of India

Asian Network marks Raj Kapoor's 90th anniversary by chronicling his journey from clapper boy to director, actor, producer and Bollywood forefather.

Asian Network Presents profiles one of world cinema's most respected names, Raj Kapoor, who began his career as a clapper-boy but went on to become one of Bollywood's forefathers as a director, actor and producer.

To mark the week of what would have been his 90th birthday, 'The Showman of India' chronicles the life of Raj Kapoor from his first first screen appearance at the age of 10 in 1935's 'Inquilab' to writing the rules of Bollywood cinema, many that are still followed to this day.

With contributions from Raj Kapoor's eldest son Randhir Kapoor, music composer and lyricist Ravindra Jain, film critic Anil Sinanan and with archived interviews of Raj Kapoor himself, 'The Showman of India' presents a whirlwind celebration of the life and career of Bollywood's first global star.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Dec 2014 13:00

Music Played

  • Manna Dey & Lata Mangeshkar

    Pyar Hua Ikrar

  • Mukesh

    Awaara Hoon

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Ghar Aya Mera Pardesi

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Mujhe Budda Mil Gaya

  • Mukesh

    Bol Radha Bol

  • Manna Dey

    Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Sun Sahiba Sun

  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Main Hoon Khushrang Heena

  • Mukesh

    Jane Kahan Gaye Woh Din

Broadcast

  • Sun 14 Dec 2014 13:00

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