{
  "id": 7935861,
  "title": "Happy Birthday Narendra Modi: When PM Honoured Raj Kapoor's 100-Year Legacy In Presence Of Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan & Others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/happy-birthday-narendra-modi-when-pm-honoured-raj-kapoors-100-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:58:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/happy-birthday-narendra-modi-when-pm-honoured-raj-kapoors-100-year-legacy-in-presence-of-ranbir-kapoor-kareena-kapoor-khan-saif-ali-khan-others"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 64th birthday by honoring the 100th birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Modi paid tribute to Kapoor during a meeting with members of the Kapoor family at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Kapoor's cinematic journey commenced with Neel Kamal in 1947, and Modi emphasized that his influence extended beyond Indian cinema, establishing \"soft power\" and positively impacting global diplomacy. The PM also suggested that the Kapoor family consider making a film that resonates with audiences in Central Asia, praising Kapoor's cultural ambassadorship and potential to strengthen cultural ties. Kapoor's family thanked Modi for meeting them and highlighted their plans for a Raj Kapoor retrospective in December 2024.",
  "summary": "As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns a year older on September 17, his association with Indian cinema’s enduring legacy offers a fascinating throwback. Among the many cinematic icons PM has spoken about, legendary filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor holds a special place. On the occasion of Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary, Modi paid tribute to the iconic star and reflected on his lasting contribution to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}