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The three-day event, which began with a grand opening night, features screenings of Kapoor’s classics, including Awaara, Shree 420, and Mera Naam Joker.
Alia Bhatt with Riddhima and Neetu Kapoor at RK Film Festival.
A heartwarming video of Alia Bhatt announcing the screening of Raj Kapoor’s iconic film Awaara at the RK Film Festival is winning hearts on social media. The festival, organised by PVR INOX Limited and the Film Heritage Foundation, is a tribute to Raj Kapoor’s unparalleled cinematic legacy.
The three-day event, which began with a grand opening night, features screenings of Kapoor’s classics, including Awaara, Shree 420, and Mera Naam Joker, in select theatres across 40 cities. The occasion brought together members of the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Randhir Kapoor, along with other Bollywood stars, to celebrate the legendary filmmaker’s contributions to Indian cinema.
In the now-viral clip, Alia Bhatt is seen interacting with guests at the festival. Holding a blackboard reading “Awaara – Audi 4,” a PVR staff member catches her attention. “Which film is starting?” Alia asks before sweetly announcing, “Awaara… who wants to go watch Awaara? Please go!” Her endearing announcement has charmed fans, with many applauding her enthusiasm for keeping Raj Kapoor’s legacy alive.
One fan wrote, “Alia is such a cutie.” Another one quipped, “Itne pyaar se bol rahi hai, nahi bhi dekhna hoga toh chale jaayenge.”
The RK Film Festival is a unique initiative aimed at preserving and celebrating the works of one of Indian cinema’s greatest pioneers.
Other celebrities in attendance included Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Farhan Akhtar, Rekha, Padmini Kolhapure, Vicky Kaushal, Kartik Aaryan, Sharvari, Boney Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
The RK Film Festival not only brings together Raj Kapoor’s family and admirers but also showcases the enduring appeal of his films. The screenings aim to introduce younger generations to Kapoor’s legacy while reigniting nostalgia among long-time fans.
