Filmi Ladies episode 88: The Kapoors: Raj

When you're talking about Indian movies, he's a cine qua non [note from editor: stop it]: Raj Kapoor (1924–1988). We look at Shree 420, Chori Chori, and Aah, with detours into Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Prem Rog, and, yes, Ram Tere Ganga Maili.

• We love how his films always have ideas and messages, especially the socialist ones!

• Why does Nargis's departure from his life seem to turn him into a dirty old man when he's behind the camera?

• And why does he seem to go downhill in the color film era?

• Do you prefer him as an actor or as a director - or are those inseparable concepts?

• What's your favorite performance?

• And what's your favorite song sequence in one of his directed projects?

• If you want to watch the adorable musical performance at the end of Aah (though it's a bit spoiler-y), try this link https://youtu.be/jpkWkZ6Kf0Y?si=OzvIBrY0HZZw6qKS&t=7944 (start at 2:12:24 if it doesn't automatically).

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