Films made in India have long been popular with Russian audiences. Critics and experts alike explain this phenomenon in different ways. In this context, there is no particular need to carry out cultural studies. Suffice it to say that the simple plots of the paintings with the participation of Raj Kapoor awaken feelings of kindness and compassion in our compatriots.
Acting dynasty
The fates of great actors very often develop in a similar way, regardless of where they live on the planet. Raj Kapoor was born on December 14, 1924 in the family of a famous Indian actor and theater figure. Parents lived in the province of Peshawar. The child grew up and was brought up in a creative environment. From an early age he was attracted to participate in stage performances. The boy willingly and even enthusiastically did any work in the theater - he helped cleaners, illuminators, decorators.
The growing Kapoor knew well how the actors lived behind the scenes. It is important to note that he early showed the ability to improvise and an inexhaustible temperament. The actor began his creative biography as a child. Raj played his first major movie role when he was barely eleven years old. In the 30s of the last century, sound “came” to cinema. The Bombay Film Studio was in no way inferior to European or American companies in terms of its technical equipment. The young man was attracted by the expressive possibilities of cinema.
Raj made an independent decision not to receive a classical education. Instead, he got a job as an assistant director at a film studio. Further life will convincingly prove the correctness of this decision. A successful career and creativity was also due to the fact that Kapoor perfectly mastered all the technological capabilities of the cinematographic industry. Love for the profession has become one of the most important motivators in all of his activities.
Producer, director, actor
In 1947, Kapoor made his directorial debut. His painting "Sizzling Passion" received universal acclaim from Indian audiences. In this film, Raj Kapoor clearly outlined his creative and technical techniques, which he will adhere to in the future. Firstly, he always plays the main roles in his films. In the Soviet Union, the films "The Tramp" and "Mr. 420" were shown with great success. The song of the tramp was sung by all Soviet boys in big cities and remote villages.
Secondly, Kapoor's paintings are filled with a sad sympathy for people of simple origin. Of course, this component does not escape the grateful audience. The excellent musical accompaniment of the paintings should also be noted. The director himself did not write music, but he was distinguished by his delicate taste and hearing. It should be noted and the ability of Raj to accurately select actors for the performance of a particular role. In fact, these well-known elements make up a good film.
Everything is known about the personal life of a popular personality. Raj Kapoor was legally married to a girl named Krishna. The wedding was played back in 1940. Since then, the husband and wife have raised three sons and two daughters. The sons continued the family tradition and became prominent figures in Indian culture. Today the Kapoor family is considered one of the main in the cinema of India. The great director and actor died in the summer of 1988.
