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Shree 420

film by Kapoor [1955]
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  • Raj Kapoor
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    …“The Vagabond”), Boot Polish (1954), Shree 420 (1955; “Mr. 420”—referring to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with cheating related to property and money), and Jagte Raho (1956; “Stay Awake”), many of which were commercial hits as well as critical successes. Several of the productions featured Kapoor…

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    …“The Vagabond”), Boot Polish (1954), Shree 420 (1955; “Mr. 420”—referring to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with cheating related to property and money), and Jagte Raho (1956; “Stay Awake”), many of which were commercial hits as well as critical successes. Several of the productions featured Kapoor…

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