India changed since Raj Kapoor's era but friendship remains: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to India, invoked Raj Kapoor's legacy to emphasise the enduring friendship between the two nations. "India's economy has changed dramatically since Raj Kapoor's era, but one thing has remained constant: friendship and shared commitment to cooperation," Putin said. Raj Kapoor's films, such as 'Awaara' (1951), were immensely popular in the USSR.