The celebration saw the presence of Jeetendra Kapoor, Reema Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Ramesh Taurani, Mithun Chakraborty, Nitin Mukesh, Johny Lever, Anand Pandit, Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Sushma shiromanee, Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir, Anil Nagrath, Birendra Nath Tiwari, Pankaj Dheer, Raza Murad, Paloma Thakeria, Seema Singh, Jayantilal Gada, Sham Kaushal, Sudesh Bhosale, Kavita Krishnamurti, Yogesh Lakhani, Ali Khan & Many More.
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Join Telegram ChannelAn Enchanting Musical Evening Paid Tribute to the Showman of Indian Cinema as a Fundraiser to Support CINTAA’s Needy Members
The world witnessed an evening of timeless melodies, heartfelt tributes, and cinematic nostalgia as the entertainment industry gathered to commemorate the centenary birthday of the legendary Shri Raj Kapoor, a beacon of Indian cinema and one of the esteemed founding members of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA). This special occasion was marked by a mesmerizing musical extravaganza on December 18th, 2024, at the prestigious Mukesh Patel Auditorium, Mumbai.
In a celebration befitting the Showman of Indian Cinema, the event brought together some of the most celebrated voices in the music industry. Esteemed artists such as Nitin Mukesh, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Suresh Wadkar, Shailendra Singh, Sudesh Bhonsle, Bela Sulakhe, and others breathed life into the unforgettable melodies of R.K. Films, evoking cherished memories of Raj Kapoor’s cinematic masterpieces.
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The soulful evening was not just a tribute to a legend but also a mission of compassion. Proceeds from the event were dedicated to supporting CINTAA’s vulnerable and needy members, underscoring the values of community and care that Shri Raj Kapoor championed throughout his illustrious life.

CINTAA, the esteemed Cine & TV Artistes’ Association, was enriched by the presence of some of the most celebrated names in the Indian entertainment industry. Among its distinguished members present were renowned actors such as Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure, Puneet Issar, Upasana Singh, Hemant Pandey, Kanwarjit Paintal, Deepak Parashar, Mukesh Rishi, Vikas Verma, Rakesh Bedi, Anita Raaj, Yashpal Sharma, Sahila Chadha, Chandraprakash Thakur, Manoj Joshi, Rashid Mehta, Priti Sapru, Vindu Dara Singh, Hetal Parmar, Deepak Chadha, and Sheeba Akashdeep. Together, these stalwarts of the performing arts upheld the association’s mission of fostering unity, compassion, and support within the film and television fraternity.
The evening was further graced by esteemed personalities from the film fraternity, with heartwarming addresses delivered by iconic actors Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure, who reflected on Raj Kapoor’s indelible legacy and his enduring impact on Indian cinema and society.
Poonam Dhillon, reminiscing about the visionary artist, shared, “Raj Kapoor ji was not just a filmmaker; he was a storyteller of the human spirit. His legacy is a guiding light for generations to come”
Padmini Kolhapure added, “Celebrating Raj Kapoor ji’s centenary is akin to honouring the soul of Indian cinema. His genius continues to inspire, and this evening was our heartfelt tribute to the man who made dreams come alive on screen”
As the evening reached its crescendo, the highlight was the grand release of a commemorative Souvenir in honour of Shri Raj Kapoor. This special publication immortalized his journey, his unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema, and the indomitable spirit he embodied.
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The event also included a heartfelt felicitation of sponsors, whose generosity and support made this celebration possible. Their contributions symbolized the collective love and respect for the Showman who defined an era.
