the original king of bollywood

The last couple of days has seen the media splashing the faces of two of bollywood’s most popular actors. November 1 was Aishwarya’s b’day and yesterday was Shah Rukh’s day.
However today, on the 100th birthday of one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actor Prithviraj Kapoor, there was no trace of any mention.
Out of sight, out of mind is a saying that goes well with the media.
Prithviraj Kapoor is not just an ordinary actor. He revolutionized the film industry with his acting. And he is the patriarch of the Kapoor family, which may as well be referred to as the first family of Bollywood. My salute to a man whose dream was the Prithvi theatre, which has given a new meaning to Indian theatre and so much to Bollywood.


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