Today, 14 December 2024, is the 100th birth anniversary of famous actor Raj Kapoor. Actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, known as the Showman in Indian cinema, was also famous for his unique storytelling style. Today everyone is remembering him on his birth anniversary. The country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to him.
Raj Kapoor had a special attachment to Rewa. The reason for this is also quite interesting. Actually, Rewa has been Raj Kapoor's in-laws house and he had come here with a wedding procession to marry his wife Krishna. Let us tell you that Raj Kapoor's marriage took place on 12 May 1946 in Rewa.
Father Kartar Nath Malhotra was IG Raj Kapoor's marriage with Krishna Kapoor took place with full pomp and show. At the time of marriage, Krishna was 16 years old and Raj Kapoor was 22 years old. Krishna's father Kartar Nath Malhotra was IG, his entire family lived in Rewa.
Let us tell you that Krishna is the sister of Prem Nath, Rajendra Nath and Narendra Nath. Prithviraj Kapoor came to Rewa with his drama company to introduce the people of Rewa to theatre. Along with him, both his sons Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor also came to Rewa. Shammi was 15 years old and Raj Kapoor was 22 years old at that time.
Krishna Raj Kapoor with Kapoor Brothers.
This is how a relationship is established
When Prithviraj Kapoor had reached Rewa with the drama company. At that time the IG of Rewa was Kartar Nath Malhotra. In such a situation, the entire responsibility of Prithviraj Kapoor's security and supervision was handed over to the IG. During this time, a very good friendship developed between Prithviraj Kapoor and Kartar Nath.
The wedding procession came to Rewa, the wedding took place in a government bungalow. The result of this friendship was that Prithviraj had fixed the marriage of his son Raj Kapoor with Kartar Nath's daughter Krishna. Raj Kapoor and Krishna Malhotra were married in Rewa in May 1946. Raj Kapoor's wedding procession came to Rewa and the marriage took place in a government bungalow.
Prithviraj Kapoor decided to convert friendship into kinship The story of their marriage is also quite interesting. It is said that Prithviraj Kapoor decided to convert this friendship into kinship and he fixed the marriage of his 22 year old son Raj Kapoor with Krishna Malhotra, daughter of Kartar Nath Malhotra.
It is also said that when Raj Kapoor came to visit Rewa with his friend Premnath, he fell in love with Krishna at first sight. This was the reason why he immediately agreed to get married.
Krishna Raj Kapoor.
That's why the daughter was named Reema Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor named their daughter 'Reema' after being influenced by Rewa. Apart from three sons, both of them also have two daughters, Ritu Nanda and Reema Jain. Popular stars of the film world Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor are his grandchildren.
Krishna Raj Kapoor Auditorium.
Wedding venue still remains an attraction Historian Asad Khan said that the wedding venue of Raj Kapoor and Krishna Kapoor is still a historical heritage for the people of Rewa. Vyankat Bhavan, where Raj Kapoor's wedding procession stayed, still exists.
It is seen as a historical site. Through this building, the people of Rewa keep alive that memorable day when the showman of Hindi cinema came to this small town to marry his bride.
Recently PM Modi met the Kapoor family.
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