Anil Kapoor Fest on Ultra Play OTT Celebrates a Timeless Icon
Ultra Play OTT celebrates Anil Kapoor’s birthday with a curated festival of his most iconic Hindi films.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 24: As Bollywood’s forever-young star Anil Kapoor celebrates his birthday on 24th December, Ultra Play OTT commemorates the occasion with a special programming showcase titled The Anil Kapoor Fest. The curated celebration pays tribute to one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring and versatile performers, whose screen presence has transcended generations, genres, and storytelling styles.
Spanning over four decades of cinematic history, The Anil Kapoor Fest brings together a carefully selected lineup of films that highlight the many shades of the actor’s illustrious career. From sensitive romantic leads and rebellious youth to socially conscious heroes and mass entertainers, Anil Kapoor’s characters have consistently mirrored the evolving aspirations of Indian audiences.
The festival opens with Woh 7 Din (1983), the film that introduced Kapoor as a sincere and emotionally grounded performer, laying the foundation for a remarkable journey ahead. His rise as a leading man was firmly established with Meri Jung (1985), where his intense courtroom performance earned both commercial success and critical acclaim.
No retrospective of Anil Kapoor is complete without Mr India (1987), the iconic superhero film that transformed him into a pop-culture phenomenon. Blending innocence, courage, and humour, the role remains one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved performances. The late 1980s further cemented his stardom with Tezaab (1988) and Ram Lakhan (1989), films that showcased his passionate romantic appeal and unmatched comic timing, respectively.
A significant turning point in his career came with Parinda (1989), a gritty crime drama that revealed a darker, more intense side of the actor. The 1990s saw Anil Kapoor seamlessly balancing commercial success with artistic depth through films like 1942: A Love Story (1994), Laadla (1994), and Virasat (1997), the latter often regarded as one of his finest and most grounded performances.
The festival also features Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), a cult favourite in which Kapoor portrayed an ordinary man thrust into the role of Chief Minister. The film’s themes of governance, accountability, and public voice continue to resonate strongly with contemporary audiences.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr Sushilkumar Agrawal, CEO of Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, said, “Anil Kapoor’s relevance lies in his ability to evolve with time while maintaining a deep emotional connect with viewers. The Anil Kapoor Fest is our way of celebrating not just his birthday, but the stories and performances that made him a true legend of Indian cinema.”
With this curated celebration, Ultra Play OTT reinforces its commitment to preserving and promoting India’s rich cinematic heritage. Housing a vast library of Hindi classics and contemporary favourites, the platform continues to offer audiences an opportunity to rediscover timeless performances—anytime, anywhere.
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