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Proud son: Rishi remembers dad Raj Kapoor on death anniversary

Rishi Kapoor on Thursday paid tribute to his father, legendary Bollywood actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, on his 28th death anniversary.

Updated on: Jun 2, 2016, 11:25:40 IST
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Rishi Kapoor on Thursday paid tribute to his father, legendary Bollywood actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, on his 28th death anniversary.

Thursday marks the 28th death anniversary of legendary actor-filmmakert Raj Kapoor.
Thursday marks the 28th death anniversary of legendary actor-filmmakert Raj Kapoor.

Raj Kapoor died on June 2, 1988 at the age of 63. “Raj Kapoor. My Father. 1924-1988. Adieu, 28 years back! Achieved what most yearn in a life time. So proud to be his son!” Rishi wrote on Twitter.

Read: Why Raj Kapoor was popular in Russia

The 63-year-old actor also changed his Twitter handle to “rahenge sada” which is the lyrics of a famous Raj Kapoor song Jeena Yaha Marna Yaha from the film Mera Naam Joker.

Watch Raj Kapoor in the iconic song from Mera Naam Joker

Read: Remembering Raj Kapoor

Raj Kapoor, known as the Showman of Hindi cinema, has starred in films including Awara, Shree 420, Boot Polish, “Sangam among others.

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