Raj Kapoor's Shocking Snub: Denied Guide Director Vijay Anand Recognition Repeatedly

• Raj Kapoor, the 'Showman' of Indian cinema, emotionally praised the film Guide to Dev Anand after watching it late one night.
• Guide was India's official entry to the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
• Despite his effusive praise for the film, Raj Kapoor repeatedly refused to acknowledge Vijay Anand as its director in person.
• At social gatherings and even after a religious event where he lauded Guide, Kapoor asked Vijay Anand basic questions like 'What do you do?'
• Vijay Anand was left humiliated and shattered by Kapoor's deliberate snubs, highlighting ego and power dynamics in the industry.

Why It Matters: Raj Kapoor praised Guide but repeatedly denied its director Vijay Anand personal recognition, revealing industry ego.