Yesteryears Bollywood actor Randhir Kapoor reached Rewa on two-day tour where he performed Bhumi Pujan of the auditorium being built in memory of his late father Raj Kapoor.
Notably, Raj Kapoor known as showman of Hindi cinema was married to Krishna on May 12, 1946 in Rewa only. On December 14 his 91st anniversary was also celebrated. The house in Rewa where marriage ceremony of Raj Kapoor was performed is being converted into auditorium and Sanskriti Bhawan.
Randhir Kapoor expressing happiness for the construction of Raj Kapur auditorium said, “I am thankful to the Madhya Pradesh Government for constructing an auditorium in his name at the place where he was married. Next time when I would visit this place I would come with my whole family.”
Randhir Kapoor reached Rewa on Monday and stayed at Hotel land Mark. He also visited the residence of Madhya Pradesh Public Relations Minister Rajendra Shukla to offer condolences.
Shukla’s father Bhayyalal Shukla has expired on Saturday. Earlier he performed the Bhumi Pujan of the auditorium at SP Bungalow.
On Tuesday morning he again reached the SP Bungalow and inspected the spot where the auditorium is to be constructed on over 3 acres of land.
After inspecting the site he left Rewa at about 10.30 but before finally leaving the place he reached Devtalab for offering prayers of Bholenath. Here large number of peoples collected to take selfies with him.