Indian cinema celebrated the birth centenaries of the legendary Showman of Hindi film Industry Raj Kapoor, on December 14th and Legendary Singer Mohammad Rafi one if the greatest playback singer on December 24th. Popukarly known as ANR, Akkineni Nageswara Rao's 100th Birth Anniversary was marked on September 20, while one of the most prominent Directors of Bengali cinema would have turned 100 on October 2.

Remembering the four legendary icons of Indian cinema Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Tapan Sinha Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated their birth centenary year in his last Mann Ki Baat address of 2024 Radio Broadcast.


Addressing his monthly address Prime minister said: "In 2024, we are celebrating the birth centenary of several film personalities who were instrumental in bringing global recognition to the country. The lives of these personalities is a source of inspiration for our film industry."

Remembering Legendary Film Maker Raj Kapoor he said, "Through his films, Raj Kapoor ji made the world aware of India's soft power," 

Praising the legendary Singer Rafi Saheb, Modiji, "Mohd Rafi's magical voice would touch the heart of every listener. He had an incredible voice. Be it devotional songs, romantic songs or sad songs, he made every emotion come alive with his voice. The fact that the youth of today also listens to his songs with the same passion is a testament to his greatness as an artist. This is the true meaning of timeless art."

Praising ANR one of the most prominent figures in the Telugu industry who in his seven-decade career starred in numerous landmark films, Modiji said," He took the Telugu cinema to newer heights. His films beautifully depicted Indian traditions and values."

Modi addressed Tapan Sinha' contribution to Indian Cinema as," Tapan Sinhaji's films gave a new vision to society. His films conveyed the message of social consciousness and national unity."