Veteran actor Dharmendra also paid his respect to the late actor-filmmaker, who he used to address as “Raj Sahab”. Dharmendra shared a black and white photograph with Raj Kapoor where they are seen enjoying at a birthday party. “Raj sahab, today is your Birth anniversary. We miss you sir. You will always be remembered with great love and respect,” Dharmendra wrote on his verified Instagram account.
Raj Kapoor was born December 14, 1924 in Peshawar in British India, present day Pakistan. A winner of three National Awards, RK, as he was fondly known to friends and fans, was a recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1987, which is the highest recognition for cinematic excellence in India. He was also honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1971. He passed away June 2 1988 in Delhi.