The upcoming episode of Indian Idol will take audiences on a nostalgic journey as contestant Suhail Sufi delivers a mesmerising performance on Chalat Musafir, one of the iconic songs associated with Raj Kapoor.
Karisma Kapoor shares memories of Raj Kapoor
Following the performance, host Aditya Narayan spoke about Raj Kapoor’s legendary stature and said, “Yeh song Raj ji ka hai. Hum unhe as a showman jaante hain, superstar jaante hain, lekin aapne unhe ek family member ke roop mein bhi dekha hain. Aap unhe dada ji ke roop mein jaanti hain kuch batayein na unke baare mein.”
Responding to this, Karisma Kapoor said, “I think jo unke insights the, jo unka value system tha, kala aur professionalism yeh sab humne unhi se seekha hai. Jab main chhoti thi, woh humein life ke baare mein, ek daughter ke roop mein, ek future mother ke roop mein aur ek actor ke roop mein bahut si baatein batate the. Woh sab mere liye bahut hi priceless hain. Definitely, he was not only the showman of cinema but also the showman of our family.”
She further added a sweet and interesting anecdote, “Abhi aam ka season aane wala hai, toh mujhe ek kahani yaad aati hai. Jab hum chhote the, mere dada ji ko aam bahut pasand the. Woh ek bahut hi simple insaan the duniya bhar travel karte the, lekin dil se bahut simple the. Unke paas ek chhota sa fridge hota tha jismein woh aam rakhte the. Hum grandchildren chup-chaap jaake woh aam kha jaate the aur unki foreign chocolates bhi le lete the. Agar koi aur unke bacche lete, toh unhe daant padti thi, lekin mujhe kabhi kuch nahi kehte the. Shayad isliye bhi kyunki meri aankhen unse milti thi.”
The episode beautifully captures the legacy of Raj Kapoor through music, memories, and personal stories, making it a truly emotional and nostalgic watch.
Don’t miss this special episode of Indian Idol, airing every Saturday and Sunday on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on Sony LIV.
About Raj Kapoor
Talking about Raj Kapoor, often hailed as the “Showman of Indian cinema,” he left behind a towering legacy through his iconic directorials like Awaara, Shree 420, Sangam, Bobby, and many more.
He was the son of legendary actor Prithviraj Kapoor and the brother of Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor.
He made his official acting debut with the 1947 film Neel Kamal opposite Madhubala and went on to become `the greatest showman of Indian cinema`.
At the age of 24, Raj Kapoor became the youngest filmmaker of his time when he made his directorial debut with Aag (1948), featuring himself alongside Nargis, Kamini Kaushal and Premnath. He also made a mark as an actor with films like Shree 420 (1951), Awaara (1951), Barsaat (1949) and Teesri Kasam (1966).
After quitting acting in the 70s, he went on to direct classics like Heena (1991) and Prem Rog (1982).
