Rishi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha and World Bank Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pay tribute to Raj Kapoor

Remembrance of Raj Kapoor on the occasion of his 31st birthday on Sunday, his son and actor Rishi Kapoor Shatrughan Sinha and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee among others, turned to social media and shared their memories.

Rishi, who is currently on treatment in the United States, shared two images on social media. While an image is taken from the 1970 film Mera Naam Joker another is a childhood picture with his dad. The actor 102 Not Out subtitled the picture with a phrase from the song "Jeena yahan marna" by Mera Naam Joker.

Shatrughan Sinha, who worked with the prosecutor Khaan Dost also paid his tribute. "You continue to give us memorable moments through your huge heritage of films and evergreen music. We miss you and you are loved, "he tweeted.

The Head of Government of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, tweeted: "Tribute to Raj Kapoor, Legendary Actor and Director Debendra Mohan Bose, veteran physicist, on the occasion of their anniversary of death. "

Raj Kapoor died of complications related to asthma in 1988, at the age of 63 years. He was not only an iconic actor, but also an influential and visionary filmmaker that could have the film industry.