Indian Navy tableau and brass band at Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, in Delhi
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The Indian Navy's ceremonial tableau proceeds along Kartavya Path during India's annual Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.
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Avtar Gill talks about bunking college to watch Raj Kapoor films: Nostalgic and heartfelt interview
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In this nostalgic and heartfelt interview, veteran actor Avtar Gill opens up about his deep admiration for Raj Kapoor and his timeless films. He recalls his college days when he used to bunk classes just to watch cinema at Rupam Theatre, enjoying classics like Awara, Barsaat, and Aah. For Avtar Gill, every black-and-white film by Raj Kapoor represents “nobility in cinema,” a standard of filmmaking that shaped generations. He fondly describes how the music of Awara became iconic worldwide — a song that he says felt like a “national anthem,” not only in India but even in Russia. As a filmmaker himself, Avtar Gill admires Shree 420, praising how Raj Kapoor always portrayed the common man, making his characters relatable and emotionally powerful for the audience. This rare reflection celebrate
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