Ranbir Kapoor says he is not keen on reviving RK Films banner Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor says he will charter his own course as far as producing a film is concerned and not under RK Films, established by his late grandfather and legendary actor Raj Kapoor.

"If I make a film then I would have my own production company", Ranbir told PTI.

Amid buzz that he was keen on refurbishing the RK Films, Ranbir said he did not believe in revivals.

"I don't believe in revivals. The revival will happen when a film is made. My grandfather had made so many films, launched such a good established banner. But I am not of the view that I should make a film under that banner. If I have a point of view, if I have an idea to make a film then maybe I would like to do it", he said....more    
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100 years of cinema: The magic of Shankar-Jaikishan

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Being a Kapoor, acting is genetic: Kareena Kapoor
by IANS
Mumbai: When Kareena Kapoor says that acting is in her genes, the actress, who represents the fourth generation of her family, is absolutely right as the Kapoor family enjoys about an 85-year long association with arclight, greasepaint and camera. It was Kareena's great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor who laid down the foundation of acting in the family by entering showbiz in 1928, which was taken forward by his three sons - Raj...  
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10:49 AM, May 09, 2013

100 Years Of Indian Cinema: 12 fascinating facts about Bollywood actors you did not know Mumbai: He was a stalwart and also a great writer. Actor Balraj Sahni was lauded not only for his acting skills but was appreciated for his writing skills. Dharmedra's first salary for his debut film was meagre amount of Rs 51! As we celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema, here are some interesting trivia about Bollywood stars which were unheard of until now. Read on! Did you know Ashok Kumar...  
10:24 AM, Apr 11, 2013

Snapshot: Rishi Kapoor's tribute to dad Raj Kapoor in 'Chashme Baddoor' Buzz is that Raj Kapoor's son, actor Rishi Kapoor will pay homage to the great actor-director in 'Chashme Baddoor'. ...  
10:29 AM, Mar 22, 2013

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100 Years of Cinema: History of kissing on screen For almost four decades, Bollywood's only association with intimacy was two nodding dandelions and the camera panning to logs burning in the fireplace. Desire was portrayed through symbolism on the celluloid as filmmakers learned to fear the censor board. But this wasn't always the case in cinema's 100 year history. Actresses were as bold in the 1930s as they are today, perhaps even more. ...  
08:33 AM, Feb 20, 2013

Ranbir Kapoor: Money has never been a driving factor
by IANS
Ranbir Kapoor, scion of the first family of Bollywood - the Kapoors - says money has never been a motivating factor for him to be in films. His sheer love for acting guided him into the world of greasepaint, spotlight and camera. ...  
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Why Gulzar cremated his father 5 years later New Delhi: Shell-shocked after not being able to attend his father's last rites, lyricist Gulzar decided not to cremate him and did so only five years later when his revered filmmaker Bimal Roy died. "When my father passed away in Delhi, I was working with Bimalda as an assistant in Bombay. My family did not inform me about it. My elder brother who lived in Bombay, and who knew what...  
03:03 PM, Nov 11, 2012

Trends changing in Malayalam cinema: Actor Madhu Actor Madhu was in his thirties when he first met Raj Kapoor at a party. Years later, when Madhu was at the RK Studio in Goa shooting for 'Saath Hindustani', Raj Kapoor, who was then heading for another event, came back just to meet him. Celebrating his 50th year in the film field, when Madhu is asked to revisit the most touching memory of his career, he remembers Raj Kapoor....  
06:22 PM, Sep 15, 2012

SRK stays in the same room where 'Bobby' was shot
by IANS
Srinagar: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is shooting in Kashmir's Gulmarg Town, spent Monday night in the same room where legendary Raj Kapoor filmed the famous 'Hum tum ek kamre mein band hon' song for his 1973 superhit teenage romance 'Bobby'. "I am staying in 305, the room where 'hum tum ek kamre mein band ho' was shot in 'Bobby'. Feels sweet... now just to try and lose the keys......  
02:29 PM, Sep 04, 2012

Ranbir Kapoor's big plans to revive RK banner Mumbai: It's been a while that Ranbir Kapoor announced his intentions of reviving his grandfather, the late Raj Kapoors production banner. Buzz is that now the ball has started rolling on the grand plans for the RK banner. A source close to the Kapoor family says, "Ranbir was recently approached by director Sriram Raghavan with a script. After listening to it, Ranbir felt this could be just the right film...  
11:32 AM, Aug 17, 2012

The Greatest Indian: Nominees in the entertainment category

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09:10 AM, Jun 07, 2012

Ranbir remembers 'toffee days' with Raj Kapoor Mumbai :On the eve of his grandfather Raj Kapoor's 24th death anniversary, Ranbir Kapoor says he has fond memories of the legendary actor-director. Raj Kapoor died on June 2, 1988 at the age of 63. "Raj Kapoorji passed away when I was very young.... I think I must be six-years-old then. I still remember he used to call us to his room. All my cousins, including me, my sister, Kareena...  
03:52 PM, Jun 02, 2012