Now, Raj Kapoor street in the heart of Canada

Toronto, June 25 (PTI) Legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor is now has a street named after in Brampton, about 45 km from here.

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell said the new street in downtown Brampton will build nimeks''Raj Kapoor Crescent.''

International Film Academy (IIFA) weekend and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), joined hands with the memory of the filmmaker, nicknamed the showman of his influential role in Indian cinema.

The whole Raj Kapoor clan, including his wife, Krishna, the sons Randhir, Rishi, Neetu and her husband, Rajiv, daughter Ritu Nanda Rima Jain and Manoj Jain and his wife attended the function name Rose Theater on Friday.

But the actors Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, the new generation of the Kapoor family, was a striking absence.

When asked why Kareena and Ranbir not to participate in the function, said Randhir that they were both busy shooting their films.

A replica street signs were handed over to the family. Krishna Raj Kapoor filmmaker biography written by his elder daughter Ritu Nanda to the mayor.

Mayor Susan Fennell said that the book would allow fans to learn more about Brampton Indian cinema cinematic genius.

Randhir told his family not only in India but all were touched by this warm gesture. "We will always appreciate the moment and feel proud," he said.