Raj Kapoor was extremely popular in the USSR, especially, with the word-famous movie of 1951 "Awaraa".("The Tramp").He plays the leading role there. The song from this movie sounded among youngsters, both in Russian and distorted Indian (Hindi?).

Yes, it was, but in USSR. Now, indian movies aren't so popular for young russians would know thier directors. I even didn't understand at once, that Raj Kapoor is name.

also Shahrukh Khan.

There were times when India and Indian movies were extremely popular.

I dont know if Russia has time for Indian actors and films.I am Eastern European.

yes, very, especially in the 1970-1980s, Indian movies were very popular in Soviet Union

Yeah, he and Mithun Chakraborty. I don't quite remember that time, but people say they were extremely popular.

No