On June 2, 1988, Raj Kapoor, a renowned actor, producer, and director from India, died at the age of 63 after a long and distinguished career in the cinema. Kapoor was one of the most iconic stars of Hindi Cinema, attributing over 55 years of work in Indian films. After entering the film industry at the age of 19, his role as the dashing lover in Aag (1948) gained him immense popularity during the seven-decade-long career and established him as one of the nation’s biggest icons. He was lauded for the versatility in his performances, alternating between roles of the idealistic romantic, tragic tragedy, and larger-than-life villains with an especially-remarkable performance as the street-singer in Awara (1951). Kapoor's films won international acclaim and recognition, including Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, and even the Lenin Peace Prize. He was the first Indian actor to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London, and his prominent works are included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. As both a producer and a director, Kapoor strived to establish a more realistic form of cinema through his memorable works such as Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963), Teesri Kasam (1966), and Mera Naam Joker (1970). His enthusiasm for cinema was also displayed in the purchase of the legendary RK Studios, which stood as a landmark of Hindi Cinema for several decades. Kapoor was known for strategic business tactics, including the successful launch of the RK banner, and produced several box office hits. Raj Kapoor may be no longer here, but his influence on cinema is everlasting.