To celebrate the birth centenary of one of the most important figures of Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor, we showcase the sprawling modern epic of Awara, in which the archetypal figure of Raj (Kapoor) explores questions about wealth, power and destiny.
Raj Kapoor was an Indian actor, film director and producer, who worked in Hindi cinema. He is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema, and has been referred to as the Charlie Chaplin of Indian Cinema. His performance in Awaara was ranked as one of the "Top-Ten Greatest Performances of All Time in World Cinema" by Time magazine in 2005.