On the occasion of the centenary celebration of Raj Kapoor, the 'Great Showman of Indian Cinema,' Aditya Raj Kapoor, the son of the legendary Shammi Kapoor, delved into what made Raj Kapoor a cinematic visionary, his unyielding passion for storytelling, and his unparalleled ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Aditya shared heartfelt anecdotes and deep reflections on the iconic Kapoor legacy.
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