55th IFFI marks Raj Kapoor's centenary; ten of his films restored
On 24 November 2024, PIB reported that the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa held a special session marking actor-director Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, attended by his grandson Ranbir Kapoor.
Summary
On 24 November 2024, PIB reported that the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa paid tribute to actor and director Raj Kapoor as part of his centenary celebrations, at a special session attended by his grandson, actor Ranbir Kapoor, and filmmaker Rahul Rawail. Ranbir said ten of Raj Kapoor's films had been restored in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the National Film Archives of India (NFAI) and the Film Heritage Foundation, with plans to release them across India in December 2024. He cited films such as Awara, Shree 420 and Mera Naam Joker.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Raj Kapoor birth centenary, 55th IFFI, Goa
- Speakers
- Ranbir Kapoor (grandson), Rahul Rawail
- Restoration
- 10 films restored — NFDC, NFAI, Film Heritage Foundation
- Release plan
- Across India, December 2024
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At the 55th IFFI session on Raj Kapoor's centenary, how many of his films did Ranbir Kapoor say had already been restored?
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Correct answer: C — Ten
PIB (IFFI): Ranbir said ten of Raj Kapoor's films had been restored with NFDC, NFAI and the Film Heritage Foundation, for release across India in December 2024.
The special session at 55th IFFI marking Raj Kapoor's centenary featured his grandson and which veteran filmmaker?
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Correct answer: A — Rahul Rawail
PIB (IFFI): the session was attended by Ranbir Kapoor and veteran filmmaker Rahul Rawail; Shekhar Kapur, the Festival Director, was also present.