Bollywood Rumors: Raj Kapoor made a mark in China too

Bollywood Rumors > Raj Kapoor made a mark in China too

[Indian Bollywood Music & Movies] (NSI News Source Info) August 27, 2008 New Delhi: Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor was not only popular in Russia, but also had his share of fans in China, according to Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni.Speaking at the Traveller Diamond and Platinum Awards function here on Monday night, Soni said she was surprised that Indian films were watched in China, which she recently visited for a cultural event."A senior citizen asked me if any Indian film stars or songs would be seen in the festival. When I said no, he said he had grown up listening to the songs of Raj Kapoor's movie Awara," Soni recounted."I was surprised to see the extent of the penetration of the Indian film industry," she added.The Diamond Award was presented to well-known producer-director Yash Chopra for his contribution to the Bollywood film industry.On the occasion, Soni released The Bollywood Connection, a book which showcases travel and tourism in the country by exploring different spheres of leisure and business."The Indian film industry has not only emerged as one of the biggest in the world but is also making quality films," Soni said.Soni said actor Aamir Khan had been chosen to be the brand ambassador for the 'Atithi Devo Bhava' campaign of the tourism ministry.

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[Bollywood Gossips] Raj Kapoor made a mark in China too: Ambika: "A senior citizen asked me if any Indian film stars or songs would be seen in the festival. When I said no, he said he had grown up listening to the songs of Raj Kapoor's movie Awara,"

[bollywoodworld.com News] Raj Kapoor made a mark in China too: Ambika: Soni said actor Aamir Khan had been chosen to be the brand ambassador for the 'Atithi Devo Bhava' campaign of the tourism ministry. Under the scheme, efforts are being made to increase social awareness about the needs of tourists, especially women travellers.

[AOL India National News] Raj Kapoor made a mark in China too: Ambika: New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor was not only popular in Russia, but also had his share of fans in China, according to Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni.

[Indian Cinema News Portal] Raj Kapoors familiarity in China Revealed: Minister of Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni had a surprise to hear that Raj Kapoor who is known popular in Soviet Union and todays Russia, also equally familiar with Chinese older generation.

[Latest News] Ambika Soni says Indian film industry is popular worldwide: When she said ”no”, he remarked that he had grown up listening to the songs of Raj Kapoor’’s ”Awara”. The Minister said she was very surprised to see the extent of penetration of the Indian film industry.

[Bollysite Latest news in last 24 hours] Bollywood and Tourism: BollySite: Bollywood and Tourism: According to Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni, Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor was not only popular in Russia, but also had his share of fans in China. A senior citizen asked me if any Indian film .

[SUPER STAR RAJESH KHANNA] The original Super Star Rajesh Khanna of Indian Cinema: This behaviour coupled with the changing trend from romantic movies to action oriented films in the late 1970s and 1980s caused the decline of Khanna’s career in term of box office rating, but he continued to play lead roles in sober social household meaningful movies during the downtrodden trend of Hindi Cinema without any compromisation and gave the high profile films like Mehabooba, Anurodh, Karm, Palko ki Chaon Mein, Amar Deep, Thodi si Bewafai, Avataar, Souten, Amrit, Agar Tum Na Hote, Ghar Ka Chirag and many more during 1976 to 1991. He also performed central characters or guest roles in multi-starrer films as well such as Disco Dancer,Kudrat, Rajput, Dharam Aur Kanoon and Dharam Kanta, Ashanti etc..

[India Travel] Kareena Kapoor: During 2005, Kapoor their first appearance in Karan Johar’s Talk Show Koffee with Karan alongside Rani Mukerji, while two years later, she appeared with Shahid Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor. The following year, Kapoor has emerged as a judge host side Priyanka Chopra on the singing competition talent Indian Idol 2 A few months later, she was shaped and the ramp with Shahid Kapoor and actress Urmila Matondkar for Manish Malhotra display mode, Fashion Week 2006 with the song Freedom.

[Health Advices for Healthy Living] Kareena Kapoor: The film related a largely fictional version of Indian emperor Ashoka’s life, and was well received by critics. Kapoor’s role earned her a first nomination for Best Actress at the Filmfare Awards.

[TopMasala - Quality Time Pass Forum] Bollywood @ Topmasala : The Bollywood Family Circle (Kapoor ...: Sashadhar Mukherjee was married to Sati Devi who was the sister of three brothers. The Mukherjee and Samarth family are related through the marriage of Tanuja to the son of Sashadhar Mukherjee.

[Vinu] The "Families" in Bollywood industry: Probably one of the oldest families in the industry, the Kapoor family have been in the industry for years since the 1940s. It is mainly Raj Kapoor's descendants that have carried on with the family tradition of acting.

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