Days before the 100th birth anniversary of iconic filmmaker Raj Kapoor on 14 December, the Kapoor family travelled to New Delhi to extend an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (10 December 2024). Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Bharat Sahni, Rima Jain, Manoj Jain, Aadar Jain, Aarman Jain and his wife Anissa Malhotra made their way to meet PM Modi. This morning, the Kapoors took to social media to share the official photos from the meet.
A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) The first group photo features the men standing at the back, and the Kapoor ladies posing with Prime Minister Modi. Amitabh Bachchan’s son-in-law Nikhil Nanda, who happens to be the son of Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda, was also a part of this meet. His sister, Nitasha Nanda, was also seen there.
Kareena and Saif posed with PM Modi while he accepted the invitation. PM Modi also interacted with the Kapoor family. Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Armaan Jain, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Bharat Sahni shared more photos from the meet.
Sharing the photo, Kareena Kapoor wrote, “We are deeply humbled and honored to have been invited by the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy of our grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor. Thank you Shri Modi Ji for such a special afternoon. Your warmth, attention, and support in celebrating this milestone meant the world to us.
As we celebrate 100 glorious years of Dadaji’s artistry, vision, and contribution to Indian cinema, we honour the timeless impact of his legacy, which continues to inspire us and generations to come. We are proud to showcase his iconic films and remember the impact he had on Indian cinema with the ‘Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival.’ Dec 13-15, 2024 | 10 films | 40 cities | 135 cinemas.
#100YearsOfRajKapoor.” A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) A post shared by neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt (@neetu54) A post shared by Armaan Jain (@therealarmaanjain) A post shared by Bharat Sahni (@brat.
man) Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared photos with PM Modi and wrote, “They say manifest and it happens. When honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji took the oath for the first time in 2014, I had really wished to meet him purely owing to his dynamism and charisma..
. 10 years later I had the privilege and the sheer honour of meeting him and as a representative of my family to celebrate my grandfather Shri Raj Kapoor Ji who has left behind his legacy and impeccable body of work. As the world gears up to celebrate my grandfather’s 100th birth anniversary, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the almighty, our Prime Minister for making time and sharing his love for my grandfather and each one of you for loving each one of us! #100yearsOfRajKapoor.
” Inaugurated by the Kapoor Khandaan, the Raj Kapoor Film Festival will be held over three days, and it will showcase 10 of Raj Kapoor’s legendary films across 40 cities. See Also: Kareena Kapoor's Reunion With Abhishek Bachchan Goes Viral; Netizens Say Actress Rolled Her Eyes In New Clip.
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