Raj Kapoor

One of the most influential actors and directors of Indian films, Raj Kapoor had a master's touch for successfully incorporating music into his movies. Utilizing the talents of playback singer Mukesh, Kapoor combined the musical traditions of India with Western influences. Kapoor's song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" remains an unofficial anthem of India and continues to be sung as far away as the former Soviet Union. The son of a top-ranked actor Prithviraj Kapoor, Kapoor grew up surrounded by Indian film. After failing his secondary exams, he began his career as assistant to suc...