Raj Kapoor Cried on Phone After Watching 'Guide', Praised Dev Anand's Luck

• Raj Kapoor called Dev Anand at 2 AM, insisting on watching 'Guide' immediately after its release.
• Despite Dev Anand's initial annoyance, Kapoor arranged for the film print to be sent to RK Studios.
• At 6 AM, after watching the film, an emotional Raj Kapoor called Dev Anand again, crying.
• Kapoor praised 'Guide' and director Vijay Anand, telling Dev Anand he was "so lucky" to have such a talented brother.
• The Hindi adaptation of 'Guide' became a celebrated film, screened at Cannes, despite the English version's commercial failure.

Why It Matters: Raj Kapoor's emotional reaction to 'Guide' highlighted its profound impact and his admiration for Dev Anand.