FILM TITLE

Raj Kapoor Centenary Year Celebrations. Awara

18+

16th May 2025 | 08:00 PM
Stein Auditorium

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Image-Description
Country
India
Genre

Drama, Musical, Romance

Language
Hindi
Duration
193 mins
Director

Raj Kapoor

Festival And Awards

Cannes Film Festival 1953 - Nominee Grand Prize; Voted the best film of the year by readers of Turkish daily Milliyet.

Synopsis

 

A poor young man named Raj joins a criminal gang to feed his mother. But when he falls in love with Rita, he decides to reform himself for her.

The film is considered a landmark in Hindi cinema, significant for its social commentary, visual style, and enduring cultural impact. It explores themes of poverty, societal inequality, and the struggle for justice. Known for its unique visual style, it influenced subsequent generations of filmmakers and actors in Hindi cinema.