Actor Kareena Kapoor, alongside her family, recently had a memorable meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, where she secured a unique keepsake for her sons, Taimur and Jeh Ali Khan. The gathering was part of a special initiative to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, the legendary filmmaker and actor.
Kareena, accompanied by husband Saif Ali Khan, brother Ranbir Kapoor, sister-in-law Alia Bhatt, and other Kapoor family members, attended the meeting to extend a formal invitation to PM Modi for the upcoming Raj Kapoor Film Festival. The festival is a tribute to Raj Kapoor's monumental contributions to Indian cinema.
Sharing the occasion on Instagram, Kareena expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, saying, “We are deeply humbled and honoured to have been invited by the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy of our grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor”.
“Thank you Shri Modi ji for such a special afternoon. Your warmth, attention, and support in celebrating this milestone meant the world to us. As we celebrate 100 glorious years of Dadaji’s artistry, vision, and contribution to Indian cinema, we honour the timeless impact of his legacy, which continues to inspire us and generations to come. We are proud to showcase his iconic films and remember the impact he had on Indian cinema with the ‘Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival’,” she added.
One of the highlights of the meeting was a personalized autograph by PM Modi addressed to Kareena’s sons, Tim and Jeh, capturing a thoughtful and endearing gesture. Photos shared by Kareena feature the Kapoor family, including Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and others, posing with the Prime Minister.
The Raj Kapoor Film Festival, slated to run from December 13 to 15, will span 101 cinemas in 34 cities, showcasing a curated selection of the icon’s most celebrated films, including Awara, Shree 420, and Mera Naam Joker. This extensive retrospective aims to reconnect audiences with the brilliance of Raj Kapoor's cinematic vision, honoring his enduring influence on Indian cinema.