Ranbir Kapoor's 'Awaara' look sparks rumours of a Raj Kapoor tribute; watch video
Raj Kapoor, born in 1924, was a legendary Indian actor, director, and producer, hailed as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and often compared to Charlie Chaplin. His iconic films like Awaara and Shree 420 gained global acclaim. He passed away in 1988 due to asthma complications.
Raj Kapoor
, celebrated as Indian cinema's greatest showman and often compared to Charlie Chaplin, passed away in 1988. Now, his grandson
Ranbir Kapoor
is preparing a heartfelt tribute. A video of Ranbir, striking a resemblance to his grandfather's iconic look, is currently making waves across social media platforms.
The Iconic Look Recreated
Ranbir was spotted stepping out of his vanity van wearing a sleek black blazer over a matching black shirt and ankle-length trousers. He accessorized with a black hat and carried a cloth bundle tied to a stick, perfectly recreating the iconic look of his grandfather Raj Kapoor from the famous 1955 film 'Shree 420', especially reminiscent of the song "Mera Joota Hai Japani." The resemblance between grandfather and grandson was unmistakable in the clip.
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Speculation and Silence
The actor kept quiet about the reason behind his look, simply smiling warmly and waving at the cameras. Yet, fans are buzzing with speculation, wondering if he's honoring his grandfather or gearing up for a remake of the classic song. The official word is still awaited, leaving everyone eager for news.
Remembering Raj Kapoor
For the unversed, Raj Kapoor passed away on June 2, 1988, at the age of 63 due to complications arising from asthma, which led to kidney and heart failure.
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He suffered an acute asthma attack during a ceremony where he was to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and was hospitalized for about a month before his death in New Delhi.
Ranbir's Upcoming Projects
Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor is all set to star in the grand epic 'Ramayana', with the first part scheduled to release on Diwali 2026 and the second part following in Diwali 2027. He will take on the role of Ram, joined by Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman,
Kajal Aggarwal
as Mandodari, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, promising a spectacular retelling of the timeless saga.
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