Remembering the most memorable films of legendary Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor, also known as "the greatest showman of Indian cinema" was a noted film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. Born at Kapoor Haveli in Peshawar on 14 December 1924 to actor Prithviraj Kapoor, he is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers and actors in the history of Indian cinema.

Aag (1948): The film marked the debut of Raj Kapoor as producer and director and was the first film produced by his R.K. Banner. 

Barsaat (1949): The film that revolves aroud two love stories introduced Nimmi in her debut role.

Awaara (1951): Starring Raj Kapoor, his real-life father Prithviraj Kapoor, Nargis, Leela Chitnis and K.N. Singh the film centers on the intertwining lives of poor Raj (Kapoor) and privileged Rita (Nargis). The film became an overnight sensation in South Asia, and found success abroad in the Soviet Union, East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

Shree 420 (1955): The film centers on Raj, a poor but educated orphan who comes to Bombay with his ambitions. His character is heavily influenced by Charlie Chaplin.

Chori Chori (1956 ): Chori Chori is a romantic comedy film directed by Anant Thakur, with music by Shankar Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra. The film is an unofficial remake of the American film, It Happened One Night.

Jagte Raho (1956): Directed by Amit Maitra and Sombhu Mitra centers on the trials of a poor villager (Kapoor) who comes to a city in search of a better life. However, the naive man soon becomes trapped in a web of middle-class greed and corruption.

Anari (1959): Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the film stars Raj Kapoor, Nutan, Motilal and Lalita Pawar.

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hain (1960): Directed by Radhu Karmakar and produced by Raj Kapoor, the film stars Pran and Padmini in lead roles. This was the first directorial venture of Karmakar who had previously been cinematographer for many of Kapoor's films.

Mera Naam Joker (1970): The film is about a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. It is considered to be one of the lengthiest films of Indian cinema.

Sangam (1964): Written by Inder Raj Anand, produced and directed by Raj Kapoor, Sangam was Raj Kapoor's first colour film, distinguished by its technicolor and epic length.