When Raj Kapoor's Shree 420 Ruled Box Office For Two Years - News18
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Shree 420 became the highest-grossing movie of 1955. Raj Kapoor's Shree 420 was a 1955 release directed and produced by Kapoor himself. The film, centered around fraudulent activities, emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi movie at the box office, maintaining its unbeaten status for two years. The iconic song Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua immortalizes Kapoor and Nargis sharing an umbrella on a rainy evening, symbolizing eternal romance in black and white. The film's soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, featured another cult hit, Mera Juta Hai Japani. Shree 420 shows Raj Kapoor's cinematic brilliance, blending proper storytelling with memorable musical compositions and leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema's romantic genre.

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