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Raj Kapoor's RK studios sold to Godrej Properties: 5 Bollywood classics shot at the iconic places

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 3 May 2019, 15:08 IST

One of the iconic places of Mumbai, RK Studios which happens to be the film studio of ace actor and director Raj Kapoor has finally been sold to Godrej Properties Ltd (GPL) on Friday. The property which has been built for over 70 years now is spread across 2.2 acre of land and as per reports has been sold for an unspecified amount. The place has been situated in the eastern suburb of Chembur and was build in the year 1948, an year after independence.

The main stages of the studio was destroyed in the fire that broke out in September last year. The legacy of the filmmaking and acting in the Kapoors was started by Prithviraj Kapoor in the year 1929. His son Raj was also called 'the greatest showman of Indian cinema' established a landmark when he set up the studios in Mumbai where n number of iconic films are shot.

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RK Studios

 

Check out 5 cult movies, the shooting of which has taken place in RK Studios:

1. Awara

Awara

 

The movie that released in the year 1951 had Prithviraj Kapoor and Nargis and was directed by Raj Kapoor.

2. Shri 420

Shri 420

 

Shri 420, that has the popular song Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua had Raj Kapoor and Nargis romancing on the same sets.

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3. Mera Naam Joker

Mera Naam Joker

 

Rishi Kapoor's debut film Mera Naam Joker, released in the year 1970 and is counted amongst the classics of Indian cinema having Manoj Kumar and Simi Garewal in the leading roles.

4. Satyam Shivam Sundaram

Satyam Shivam Sundaram

 

The love sublime that has Shashi Kapoor and Zeenat Aman in leading roles was directed by Raj Kapoor in the year 1978 and created controversies for its sensual content.

5. Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

 

Ram Teri Ganga Maili had Rajiv Kapoor and Mandakini in pivotal roles released in the year 1985 and was yet another movie that caught the eyeballs for its bold scenes.

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First published: 3 May 2019, 15:00 IST