Rajendra Kumar
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Rajendra Kumar was one of the most successful India
n Bollywood
actor
s in the 1960s and 1970s. He also produced several films in the 1980s starring his son Kumar Gaurav
.
He was born in a Punjabi
Hindu
family in Sialkot
, in the West Punjab province of British India, currently in Pakistan
.
in which he starred opposite Dilip Kumar
and Nargis
. He then shot to fame in the blockbuster hit Mother India
in 1957 in which he played Nargis's son. His first major success as a romantic leading man was in Amit Saxenas's musical superhit Goonj Uthi Shehnai
(1959), co-starring Ameeta
.
The 1960s saw Kumar rise. The songs of his films in Mohammed Rafi's voice became mega hits. There were times when he had six or seven films running in their silver jubilee weeks at the same time. He became known as "Jubilee Kumar".
He had many successful box office hits including Dhool Ka Phool
(1959), Dil Ek Mandir, Mere Mehboob
(1963), Sangam
(1964), Arzoo
(1965), Pyar Ka Sagar, Gehra Daag, Suraj
(1966) and Talaash
.http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm He received the Filmfare
Nomination for Best Actor for Dil Ek Mandir
(1963), Ayee Milan Ki Bela
(1964), Arzoo
(1965), and as Best Supporting Actor for Sangam
(1964). He was considered a golden boy for the movie producers as he could recover their money in a matter of weeks.
From 1972 onwards, he faced stiff competition in the form of the phenomenal Rajesh Khanna. Several of his films bombed at the box office. The dry spell ended when he was offered an interesting role in the film Saajan Bina Suhaagan opposite Nutan
. The film was a huge blockbuster of 1978. Rajendra Kumar had regained his 'Midas touch'. He then switched to character roles in the late 1970s and 1980s.
He also starred in a number of Punjabi films like Teri meri ek jindari.
In 1981 Rajendra introduced his son Kumar Gaurav
in the film Love Story
which he produced, directed and also starred in. The film was declared a blockbuster.http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1981.htm But the success was short-lived as Kumar Gaurav's later films were huge disappointments at the box office and his son's career declined as soon as it began. Rajendra produced several other films starring his son which did not do well. In 1986 he produced Naam
with his son and his son's brother-in-law Sanjay Dutt
in leading roles which was a box office success. His last attempt to revive his son's career was with the 1993 film Phool
where he once again acted alongside him; this film was also a box office failure.
Rajendra appeared in only a few films after this and his last film appearance was a minor role in Deepa Mehta
's critically acclaimed film Earth
in 1998.
and Nargis
and sister of actor Sanjay Dutt
.
Kumar acted with Sunil Dutt and Nargis in the blockbuster film Mother India
(1957) where Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar played natural sons of Nargis. He had a special relationship with Dutt, who is quoted as having said that "Even though Rajendra Kumar did not win any award throughout his career, he was one of the most genuine human beings I have ever encountered. When I was struggling with the troubles related to the arrest of my son Sanjay Dutt and my house was repeatedly being searched by means of numerous police raids, Rajendra Kumar was the one who came to my rescue by staying at my house and ensuring that raids were conducted using due procedures, false evidences were not planted in the house and valuables were not stolen."
He died on 12 July 1999 of cancer
, eight days before his 70th birthday.
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n Bollywood
Bollywood
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actor
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s in the 1960s and 1970s. He also produced several films in the 1980s starring his son Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is an Indian film actor and son of late actor Rajendra Kumar.-Career:He made his film debut with Love Story produced by his father and directed by Rahul Rawail which was a blockbuster. Many youngsters began to emulate him...
.
He was born in a Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
family in Sialkot
Sialkot
Sialkot is a city in Pakistan situated in the north-east of the Punjab province at the foothills of snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river. It is the capital of Sialkot District. The city is about north-west of Lahore and only a few kilometers from Indian-controlled Jammu.The...
, in the West Punjab province of British India, currently in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
.
Career
Rajendra Kumar made his debut in the 1950 film JoganJogan (1950 film)
Jogan is a 1950 Bollywood romantic drama film directed by Kedar Nath Sharma and starring Dilip Kumar and Nargis. It features the song, "Ghungat ke pat khol" sung by Geeta Dutt...
in which he starred opposite Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar , is an Indian actor and a former Member of Parliament.He lives in Pali Hill, Bandra in Mumbai, India. He is commonly known as "Tragedy King",and is described as "the ultimate method actor" by Satyajit Ray....
and Nargis
Nargis
Nargis Dutt , born Fatima Rashid but known by her screen name, Nargis, was an Indian film actress. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Hindi cinema. She made her screen debut as a child in Talash-E-Haq in 1935, but her acting carer began in 1942 with Tamanna...
. He then shot to fame in the blockbuster hit Mother India
Mother India
Mother India is a 1957 Hindi film epic, written and directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. The film, a melodrama, is a remake of Mehboob Khan's earlier film, Aurat...
in 1957 in which he played Nargis's son. His first major success as a romantic leading man was in Amit Saxenas's musical superhit Goonj Uthi Shehnai
Goonj Uthi Shehnai
Goonj Uthi Shehnai is 1959 Hindi film directed by Vijay Bhatt, with Rajendra Kumar, Ameeta, Anita Guha and I.S. Johar as leads. The film has music by Vasant Desai and lyrics by Bharat Vyas, and the duo created numerous hits like Jivan Men Piya Tera Sath Rahe sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd...
(1959), co-starring Ameeta
Ameeta
Ameeta was a well known film actress in the 1950s and 1960s, appearing in Hindi films. Mainly a supporting actress and B grade leading lady, she had a brief period of A grade stardom in the late 1950s and early 1960s after playing prominent roles in successful films such as Tumsa Nahin Dekha ,...
.
The 1960s saw Kumar rise. The songs of his films in Mohammed Rafi's voice became mega hits. There were times when he had six or seven films running in their silver jubilee weeks at the same time. He became known as "Jubilee Kumar".
He had many successful box office hits including Dhool Ka Phool
Dhool Ka Phool
Dhool Ka Phool is a 1959 Indian Bollywood film. Produced by B. R. Chopra it was directed by BR's brother Yash Chopra, this being Yash's first movie as a director, having been an assistant director in BR's earlier film Naya Daur. The film stars Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Leela Chitnis,...
(1959), Dil Ek Mandir, Mere Mehboob
Mere Mehboob
Mere Mehboob is a 1963 Indian film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail and starring Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Nimmi, Pran, Johnny Walker and Ameeta. The film became a "blockbuster" and took the number one position at the box office in 1963. The movie drew a background from Aligarh Muslim...
(1963), Sangam
Sangam (film)
Sangam is a 1964 Hindi movie produced by R. K. Films and directed by Raj Kapoor. Music for the film was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, with song lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Sangam was producer Raj Kapoor's first color film, distinguished by its technicolor and epic length...
(1964), Arzoo
Arzoo (1965 film)
Arzoo is a 1965 Bollywood film directed by Ramanand Sagar. It stars Sadhana, Rajendra Kumar, and Feroz Khan in the lead roles. It was a success at the box office. Arzoo is the story of a love that triumphed over life and fate.- Synopsis :Gopal is a skiing champion...
(1965), Pyar Ka Sagar, Gehra Daag, Suraj
Suraj
Suraj is a 1966 swashbuckler Ruritanian romance Hindi film produced by S. Krishnamurthy and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead with Ajit, Mumtaz, Johnny Walker, Johnny Walker, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Lalita Pawar and Neetu Singh forms an...
(1966) and Talaash
Talaash
-Personnel:All information is taken from the CD.Junoon*Salman Ahmad - vocals, lead guitar*Ali Azmat - vocals, backing vocals*Brian O'Connell - bass guitar, backing vocalsAdditional musicians*Bass guitars played by Assad Ahmed...
.http://www.boxofficeindia.com/topactors.htm He received the Filmfare
Filmfare
Filmfare is an English-language tabloid-sized magazine about Indian cinema. Published by The Times Group, India's largest media services conglomerate, in Mumbai , it highlights the doings of the Bollywood film scene...
Nomination for Best Actor for Dil Ek Mandir
Dil Ek Mandir
Dil Ek Mandir is a 1963 Hindi movie directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar and Mehmood. The film's music is by Shankar Jaikishan. Almost all the songs of the film were big hits and so was the film too. The film was a remake of Tamil film, Nenjil Ore...
(1963), Ayee Milan Ki Bela
Ayee Milan Ki Bela
Ayee Milan Ki Bela is a 1964 Indian Hindi film directed by Mohan Kumar. The film was produced by J. Om. Prakash. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The movie has three stars: Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Shashikala, and Dharmendra . The film became a "super hit" at the box office.-Plot:Shyam works...
(1964), Arzoo
Arzoo (1965 film)
Arzoo is a 1965 Bollywood film directed by Ramanand Sagar. It stars Sadhana, Rajendra Kumar, and Feroz Khan in the lead roles. It was a success at the box office. Arzoo is the story of a love that triumphed over life and fate.- Synopsis :Gopal is a skiing champion...
(1965), and as Best Supporting Actor for Sangam
Sangam (film)
Sangam is a 1964 Hindi movie produced by R. K. Films and directed by Raj Kapoor. Music for the film was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, with song lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Sangam was producer Raj Kapoor's first color film, distinguished by its technicolor and epic length...
(1964). He was considered a golden boy for the movie producers as he could recover their money in a matter of weeks.
From 1972 onwards, he faced stiff competition in the form of the phenomenal Rajesh Khanna. Several of his films bombed at the box office. The dry spell ended when he was offered an interesting role in the film Saajan Bina Suhaagan opposite Nutan
Nutan
Nutan Behl , better known as Nutan , was an Indian actress. She appeared in more than 70 Hindi films in a career spanning over four decades...
. The film was a huge blockbuster of 1978. Rajendra Kumar had regained his 'Midas touch'. He then switched to character roles in the late 1970s and 1980s.
He also starred in a number of Punjabi films like Teri meri ek jindari.
In 1981 Rajendra introduced his son Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is an Indian film actor and son of late actor Rajendra Kumar.-Career:He made his film debut with Love Story produced by his father and directed by Rahul Rawail which was a blockbuster. Many youngsters began to emulate him...
in the film Love Story
Love Story (1981 film)
Love Story is a 1981 film produced and directed by Rajendra Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar alongside his son Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit, both making their film debut. Vidya Sinha, Amjad Khan, Danny Denzongpa and Aruna Irani also appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by R. D...
which he produced, directed and also starred in. The film was declared a blockbuster.http://www.boxofficeindia.com/1981.htm But the success was short-lived as Kumar Gaurav's later films were huge disappointments at the box office and his son's career declined as soon as it began. Rajendra produced several other films starring his son which did not do well. In 1986 he produced Naam
Naam (1986 film)
Naam is a 1986 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Nutan, Sanjay Dutt, Poonam Dhillon, Amrita Singh, Paresh Rawal and Kumar Gaurav.-Plot:...
with his son and his son's brother-in-law Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
in leading roles which was a box office success. His last attempt to revive his son's career was with the 1993 film Phool
Phool (film)
Phool is a 1945 Indian Bollywood film. It was the fourth highest grossing Indian film of 1945....
where he once again acted alongside him; this film was also a box office failure.
Rajendra appeared in only a few films after this and his last film appearance was a minor role in Deepa Mehta
Deepa Mehta
Deepa Mehta, LLD is a Genie Award-winning Indian-born Canadian film director and screenwriter, most known for her Elements Trilogy, Fire , Earth , and Water , among which Earth was submitted by Indian government for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
's critically acclaimed film Earth
Earth (1998 film)
Earth is a 1998 film directed by Deepa Mehta. It is based upon Bapsi Sidhwa's novel, Cracking India, . Earth is the second part of Mehta's Elements trilogy...
in 1998.
Personal life
He married Shukla and had a son and two daughters. His son Kumar Gaurav married Namrata Dutt, the daughter of actors Sunil DuttSunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt , born Sunil Balraj Dutt, was an Indian Hindi movie actor , producer, director and politician. He was the cabinet minister for Youth Affairs and Sports in the Manmohan Singh government...
and Nargis
Nargis
Nargis Dutt , born Fatima Rashid but known by her screen name, Nargis, was an Indian film actress. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Hindi cinema. She made her screen debut as a child in Talash-E-Haq in 1935, but her acting carer began in 1942 with Tamanna...
and sister of actor Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is an Indian Hindi film actor and politician. Dutt, son of Hindi film actors Sunil and Nargis Dutt, made his acting debut in 1981.-Personal life:...
.
Kumar acted with Sunil Dutt and Nargis in the blockbuster film Mother India
Mother India
Mother India is a 1957 Hindi film epic, written and directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. The film, a melodrama, is a remake of Mehboob Khan's earlier film, Aurat...
(1957) where Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar played natural sons of Nargis. He had a special relationship with Dutt, who is quoted as having said that "Even though Rajendra Kumar did not win any award throughout his career, he was one of the most genuine human beings I have ever encountered. When I was struggling with the troubles related to the arrest of my son Sanjay Dutt and my house was repeatedly being searched by means of numerous police raids, Rajendra Kumar was the one who came to my rescue by staying at my house and ensuring that raids were conducted using due procedures, false evidences were not planted in the house and valuables were not stolen."
He died on 12 July 1999 of cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
, eight days before his 70th birthday.
Honours and recognitions
- Rajendra Kumar was honoured with the Padma ShriPadma ShriPadma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
Award in 1969. - He was also conferred with Justice of Peace honour and served as Honorary Magistrate.
- He was awarded the National Honour by late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru simultaneously for “Kanoon” (Hindi) and “Mehandi Rang Lagyo” (Gujarati film).
- He received a special Shastri National Award and was associated with several charity schemes.
Awards and nominations
Rajendra Kumar was nominated for Best Actor category three times.Filmography
Actor:- Earth (1998) .... Refugee police
- Diya Aur Toofan (1969)
- "Andaz" (1995) TV series
- PhoolPhoolPhool is a monthly magazine for children published by Nawa-i-Waqt group of publications, from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is read by children of nearly 20 countries. It is the most widely read Urdu magazine....
(1993) .... Dharamraaj - Insaaf Ka Khoon (1991) .... Judge Kumar
- ClerkClerkClerk, the vocational title, commonly refers to a white-collar worker who conducts general office or, in some instances, sales tasks. It is also occasionally used to refer to third-year medical students completing a medical clerkship. The responsibilities of clerical workers commonly include record...
(1989) .... Rahim U. Khan - Main Tere Liye (1988) .... Shiva
- Lovers (1983) .... Christian Priest
- Rustom (1982) .... J. D. Mehta
- Yeh Rishta Na Tootay (1981) .... Police Inspector Vijay Kumar
- Saajan Ki Saheli (1981) .... Barrister Avinash Kumar
- Love StoryLove Story (1981 film)Love Story is a 1981 film produced and directed by Rajendra Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar alongside his son Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit, both making their film debut. Vidya Sinha, Amjad Khan, Danny Denzongpa and Aruna Irani also appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by R. D...
(1981) .... Vijay Mehra - Oh Bewafa (1980) .... R.K
- Dhan Daulat (1980) .... Raj Saxena
- Badla Aur Balidan (1980)
- Gunehgaar (1980)
- Bin Phere Hum TereBin Phere Hum TereBin Phere Hum Tere is a 1979 Bollywood drama film directed by Rajat Rakshit. The film stars Asha Parekh and Vinod Mehra.-Plot:Jamuna lives a poor lifestyle in Gangapur with her widowed step-mother...
(1979) .... Jagdish Sharma - Saajan Bina SuhaganSaajan Bina SuhaganSaajan Bina Suhagan is a 1978 Hindi film produced and directed by Sawan Kumar Tak. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nutan, Vinod Mehra, Padmini Kohlapure and Shreeram Lagoo, the films music is by Usha Khanna....
(1978) .... Raj Kumar - AahutiAahuti (1978 film)Aahuti is a 1978 Hindi family drama film directed by Ashok V. Bhushan. The films stars Rajendra Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Parveen Babi, Zaheera and Madan Puri.-Cast:* Rajendra Kumar as CID Inspector Ram Prasad...
(1978) .... CID Inspector Ram Prasad/Rocky - Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke HaathSone Ka Dil Lohe Ke HaathSone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath is a 1978 Bollywood action film directed by Naresh Kumar.-Cast:*Ajay*Sudha Chopra ... Rampyari Tejpal*Rajan Haksar ... Jailer*Nasir Hussain ... Balkishan*Aruna Irani ... Dancer*T.P. Jain ... Havaldar Tejpal...
(1978) .... Shankar - Daku Aur MahatmaDaku Aur MahatmaDaku Aur Mahatma is a 1977 Bollywood action film directed by Ravigant Nagaich.-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar*Reena Roy ... Kiran*Kabir Bedi*Master Abbas*Raza Murad...
(1977) - Do SholayDo SholayDo Sholay is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Sukhdev Ahluwalia. The film stars .-Cast:*C.S. Aasie*Lata Arora... Guest Appearance*Billa*Master Bittoo*Dhanraj*Dharmendra*Rajan Haksar*Hiralal*Kanchan *Uma Khosla *Dev Kumar ... Guest Appearance...
(1977) - Shirdi Ke Sai BabaShirdi Ke Sai BabaShirdi Ke Sai Baba is a 1977 Bollywood film directed by Ashok V. Bhushan.Pooja lives with her doctor husband and a young son. Her son becomes seriously ill and does not respond to any medication, her husband wants him to be moved to a hospital for further treatment, but Pooja has heard of Sai Baba...
(1977) .... Doctor (Pooja's husband) - Mazdoor ZindabaadMazdoor ZindabaadMazdoor Zindabaad is a 1976 Bollywood film directed by Naresh Kumar.-Cast:*Suhail *Parijat *Ajay *Ashok Kapoor ... Ashok*Parveen Babi ... Kamla*Indira Bansal ... Mrs. Hansraj...
(1976) (uncredited) .... Ram Singh - Do JasoosDo JasoosDo Jasoos is a 1975 Hindi film. Produced and directed by Naresh Kumar, the film stars Raj Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra, Farida Jalal and Asit Sen. The music is by Ravindra Jain.- Plot :...
(1975) .... Karamchand Jasoos - Rani Aur LalpariRani Aur LalpariRani Aur Lalpari is a 1975 Bollywood children's musical film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars .-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar ... Rani's dad*Asha Parekh ... Kamla*Jeetendra ... Cinderella's Prince*Feroz Khan ... Gulliver*Reena Roy ... Lalpari...
(1975) .... Rani's dad - Sunehra SansarSunehra SansarSunehra Sansar is a 1975 Bollywood film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Rajendra Kumar, with Mala Sinha as his wife, and Hema Malini as his past love, who has re-entered his life to seek vengeance for abandoning her years ago....
(1975) .... Chandrashekhar - Teri Meri Ik JindriTeri Meri Ik JindriTeri Meri Ik Jindri is a 1975 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra....
(1975) .... Jaggar Singh Fauji - Do SherDo SherDo Sher is a 1974 Bollywood film starring Dharmendra....
(1974)(Punjabi Movie) .... Shera - Dukh Bhanjan Tera NaamDukh Bhanjan Tera NaamDukh Bhanjan Tera Naam is a Punjabi movie about the Sikhism. It was a great success. As mentioned earlier it had a big cast, but most of them had mere a special or guest appearances.-Plot:...
(1974) .... Boatsman - Lalkar (The Challenge) (1972) .... Wing Commander Rajan Kapoor
- Aan BaanAan BaanAan Baan is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Rakhee Gulzar.Raja Bahadur rules his region, although fully aware that his days as King are numbered. Nevertheless, he indulges in women, alcohol, and high-living - most of which is through borrowed money, with the...
(1972) .... Suraj - Gaon Hamara Shaher TumharaGaon Hamara Shaher TumharaGaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara is a 1972 Bollywood romance film directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar and Rekha .-Plot:Chandershekhar Pandey and his wife, Lajwanti, come to visit Brij Bhushan and his widowed mother in their village...
(1972) .... Brij "Birju" Bhushan - Gora Aur KalaGora Aur KalaGora Aur Kala is a 1972 Hindi film. Produced by Rajkumar Kohli, the film is directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar in a double role, Hema Malini, Rekha, Premnath, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Jagdeep. The film's music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar ... Karan...
(1972) .... Karan Singh/Kali Singh (Kalua) - TangewalaTangewalaTangewala is a 1972 Bollywood action film directed by Naresh Kumar. The film stars Mumtaz and Sujit Kumar .-Cast:*Mumtaz*Sujit Kumar ... Zamindar*Bhagwan*Mohan Choti*Kumud Chuggani ... Gauri*I.S. Johar ... Nagina...
(1972) .... Rai Bahadur Kishandas/Raju/Dilbahadur Khan - Aap Aye Bahaar AyeeAap Aye Bahaar AyeeAap Aye Bahar Ayee is a 1971 Bollywood film produced, directed and written by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Rajendranath and Prem Chopra. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.-Plot:...
(1971) (as Rajinder Kumar) .... Rohit Kumar Verma - DhartiDhartiDharti is a 1970 Bollywood action film directed by Sridhar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar and Waheeda Rehman.-Cast:*Rajendra Kumar ... Bharat*Waheeda Rehman... Jwala / Princess Chitralekha...
(1970) .... Bharat - GanwaarGanwaarGanwaar is a 1970 Bollywood film produced and directed by Naresh Kumar. It stars Mr Naresh Kumar's favourite leading man Rajendra Kumar with Vyjayanthimala, Pran and Jeevan. The films music is by Naushad....
(1970) .... Gopal Rai - GeetGeet (1970 film)Geet is a 1970 Bollywood love story-cum-family drama directed by Ramanand Sagar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Mala Sinha and Sujit Kumar. The films music is by Kalyanji Anandji....
(1970) .... Suraj 'Sarju' Kumar - Mera Naam JokerMera Naam JokerMera Naam Joker is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. The screenplay was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. This film was the debut of Rishi Kapoor. Mera Naam Joker is a film about a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. The film is reportedly inspired by Raj...
(1970) (as Rajender Kumar) .... Mahender Kumar - AnjaanaAnjaanaAnjaana is a 1969 Hindi film produced and directed by Mohan Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Babita, Pran, Prem Chopra and Nirupa Roy. The music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal....
(1969) .... Raju - ShatranjShatranjShatranj is an old form of chess, which came to the Western world from India. Modern chess has gradually developed from this game.-Etymology and origins:...
(1969) (as Rajinder Kumar) .... Jai/Vijay/Shinranz - Talash (1969) .... Raj Kumar 'Raju'
- Jhuk Gaya AasmanJhuk Gaya AasmanJhuk Gaya Aasman is a 1968 film directed by Lekh Tandon. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Rajendranath and Prem Chopra. Music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The film is a remake of the Hollywood film Here comes Mr. Jordan . It performed "below average" at the box office.-Plot summary:Sanjay...
(1968) (as Rajinder Kumar) .... Sanjay/Tarun Kumar 'Battu' 'Pappu' Saxena - SaathiSaathiSaathi is a 1968 Hindi Romantic drama film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead with Simi Garewal, Pahari Sanyal, David Abraham Cheulkar, Veena and Ram Mohan as the ensemble cast while prominent actors such as Shashi Kapoor, Nanda,...
(1968) .... Ravi - AmanAman-External links:*...
(1967) .... Dr. Gautamdas - Palki (1967) .... Naseem Baig
- SurajSurajSuraj is a 1966 swashbuckler Ruritanian romance Hindi film produced by S. Krishnamurthy and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vyjayanthimala and Rajendra Kumar in the lead with Ajit, Mumtaz, Johnny Walker, Johnny Walker, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Lalita Pawar and Neetu Singh forms an...
(1966) .... Suraj Singh - ArzooArzoo (1965 film)Arzoo is a 1965 Bollywood film directed by Ramanand Sagar. It stars Sadhana, Rajendra Kumar, and Feroz Khan in the lead roles. It was a success at the box office. Arzoo is the story of a love that triumphed over life and fate.- Synopsis :Gopal is a skiing champion...
(1965) (as Rajinder Kumar) .... Gopal/Sarju - Ayee Milan Ki BelaAyee Milan Ki BelaAyee Milan Ki Bela is a 1964 Indian Hindi film directed by Mohan Kumar. The film was produced by J. Om. Prakash. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan. The movie has three stars: Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu, Shashikala, and Dharmendra . The film became a "super hit" at the box office.-Plot:Shyam works...
(1964) (as Rajinder Kumar) .... Shyam - SangamSangam (film)Sangam is a 1964 Hindi movie produced by R. K. Films and directed by Raj Kapoor. Music for the film was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, with song lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Sangam was producer Raj Kapoor's first color film, distinguished by its technicolor and epic length...
(1964) .... Magistrate Gopal Verma - ZindagiZindagi (1964 film)Zindagi is a Hindi movie produced by SS Vasan, Gemini Pictures and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Raaj Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, Mehmood, Jayant,Jeevan, Leela Chitnis and Helen. The film's music is by Shankar Jaikishan-Plot:Beena works as a stage...
(1964) .... Rajendra "Rajan" - Akeli Mat Jaiyo (1963) (as Rajendrakumar) .... Prince Amardeep
- Amar Rahe Yeh Pyaar (1963)
- Dil Ek MandirDil Ek MandirDil Ek Mandir is a 1963 Hindi movie directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar and Mehmood. The film's music is by Shankar Jaikishan. Almost all the songs of the film were big hits and so was the film too. The film was a remake of Tamil film, Nenjil Ore...
(1963) .... Dr. Dharmesh - Gehra DaagGehra DaagGehra Daag is a 1963 Bollywood romantic crime drama film directed by O.P. Ralhan. A moderate box-office success, the film became the ninth highest earning film of 1950, earning an approximate gross of Rs.1,40,00,000 and a nett gross of Rs.70,00,000 ....
(1963) .... Shanker - HamrahiHamrahiHamrahi is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Anand Sagar-Cast:*Randhir Kapoor*Tanuja*Gajanan Jagirdar*Sujit Kumar*Lalita Pawar*Keshto Mukherjee...
(1963) (as Rajender Kumar) .... Shekhar - Mere MehboobMere MehboobMere Mehboob is a 1963 Indian film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail and starring Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Nimmi, Pran, Johnny Walker and Ameeta. The film became a "blockbuster" and took the number one position at the box office in 1963. The movie drew a background from Aligarh Muslim...
(1963) .... Anwar - Aas Ka PanchhiAas Ka PanchhiAas Ka Panchhi is a 1961 Hindi movie produced by J. Om Prakash. It is written by Mohan Kumar and Rajinder Singh Bedi and directed by Mohan Kumar.The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayanthimala and Leela Chitnis. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan....
(1961) .... Rajan 'Raju' Khanna - Dharmputra (1961) (uncredited) .... Special appearance
- GharanaGharana (1961 film)Gharana is a 1961 Hindi film that stars Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar, and Asha Parekh. It is directed by S.S. Vasan. The film became a box office hit.-Plot:...
(1961) .... Kamal - Pyaar Ka Saagar (1961) .... Kishen Chand Gupta
- Sasural (1961) .... Shekhar
- Zindagi Aur Khwab (1961) .... Inspector Manoj
- KanoonKanoonKanoon is a 1960 Indian Hindi film directed by B.R. Chopra. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Ashok Kumar, Mehmood , Shashikala, Jeevan and Om Prakash...
(1960) .... Advocate Kailash Khanna - Maa Baap (1960) .... Raj Kumar 'Raju'
- Mehndi Rang Lagyo (1960) .... Anil
- Patang (1960) (as Rajender Kumar) .... Dr. Rajan
- Chirag Kahan Roshni KahanChirag Kahan Roshni KahanChirag Kahan Roshni Kahan is an Indian Bollywood film directed and produced by Devendra Goel, released in 1959...
(1959) .... Dr. Anand - Dhool Ka PhoolDhool Ka PhoolDhool Ka Phool is a 1959 Indian Bollywood film. Produced by B. R. Chopra it was directed by BR's brother Yash Chopra, this being Yash's first movie as a director, having been an assistant director in BR's earlier film Naya Daur. The film stars Mala Sinha, Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Leela Chitnis,...
(1959) (as Rajinder Kumar) .... Mahesh Kapoor - Do Behnen (1959)
- Goonj Uthi ShehnaiGoonj Uthi ShehnaiGoonj Uthi Shehnai is 1959 Hindi film directed by Vijay Bhatt, with Rajendra Kumar, Ameeta, Anita Guha and I.S. Johar as leads. The film has music by Vasant Desai and lyrics by Bharat Vyas, and the duo created numerous hits like Jivan Men Piya Tera Sath Rahe sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd...
(1959) .... Kishan - Santan (1959)
- Devar Bhabhi (1958)
- Ghar Sansar (1958) .... Deepak
- KhazanchiKhazanchiKhazanchi is a 1941 Indian Bollywood film. It was the highest grossing Indian film of 1941....
(1958) .... Harish Mohan - Talaaq (1958) .... Ravi Shankar Chaube
- Mother IndiaMother IndiaMother India is a 1957 Hindi film epic, written and directed by Mehboob Khan and starring Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar and Raaj Kumar. The film, a melodrama, is a remake of Mehboob Khan's earlier film, Aurat...
(1957) .... Ramu - Ek Jhalak (1957)
- Aawaz (1956) .... Ashok
- Toofan Aur DeeyaToofan Aur DeeyaToofan Aur Deeya is a 1956 Bollywood film directed by Prabhat Kumar and starring Satish Vyas, Nanda, Rajendra Kumar, Vatsala Deshmukh, Shanta Kumari, Krishna Kumar, Keshavrao Date and Ulhas.-Plot:...
(1956) .... Satish Sharma/Master-Ji - VachanVachanVachan is a 1955 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Rishi and produced by Devendra Goel. The film stars Geeta Bali, Rajendra Kumar and Balraj Sahni in lead roles....
(1955) .... Kishore - JoganJogan (1950 film)Jogan is a 1950 Bollywood romantic drama film directed by Kedar Nath Sharma and starring Dilip Kumar and Nargis. It features the song, "Ghungat ke pat khol" sung by Geeta Dutt...
(1950) .... Vijay's friend
Producer:
- The Jungle Book (1994) (co-executive producer) (co-producer)
- PhoolPhoolPhool is a monthly magazine for children published by Nawa-i-Waqt group of publications, from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is read by children of nearly 20 countries. It is the most widely read Urdu magazine....
(1993) (producer) - Jurrat (1989) (producer)
- NaamNaamNāma is the Sanskrit for "name". Spiritually, it is the principal method or tool of meditation, which is meant to unite the soul with the Supreme Soul....
(1986) (producer) - Lovers (1983) (producer)
- Love StoryLove Story (1981 film)Love Story is a 1981 film produced and directed by Rajendra Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar alongside his son Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit, both making their film debut. Vidya Sinha, Amjad Khan, Danny Denzongpa and Aruna Irani also appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by R. D...
(1981) (producer)
Presenter:
- The TrainThe Train (1970 film)The Train is a suspense movie starring Rajesh Khanna and Nanda. The film did "above average" business at the box office. Khanna stars as Police Inspector Shyam Kumar who sets out to solve a series of murders which have all taken place on a train...
(1970) - GanwaarGanwaarGanwaar is a 1970 Bollywood film produced and directed by Naresh Kumar. It stars Mr Naresh Kumar's favourite leading man Rajendra Kumar with Vyjayanthimala, Pran and Jeevan. The films music is by Naushad....
(1970) - TalashTalashTalash is the last book of Mumtaz Mufti, in which he has discussed different Islamic topics.-External links:**...
(1969) - Phool Aur PattharPhool Aur PattharPhool Aur Patthar was O.P. Ralhan's 1966 Hindi film that made Dharmendra a star in the Hindi Film Industry. It starred Meena Kumari along with Dharmendra who played a villainous character whose inner good being is drawn out by Meena Kumari...
(1966)
Editor:
- Jurrat (1989)
Director:
- Love StoryLove Story (1981 film)Love Story is a 1981 film produced and directed by Rajendra Kumar. The film stars Rajendra Kumar alongside his son Kumar Gaurav and Vijeta Pandit, both making their film debut. Vidya Sinha, Amjad Khan, Danny Denzongpa and Aruna Irani also appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by R. D...
(1981)
Soundtrack:
- Mere MehboobMere MehboobMere Mehboob is a 1963 Indian film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail and starring Rajendra Kumar, Sadhana, Ashok Kumar, Nimmi, Pran, Johnny Walker and Ameeta. The film became a "blockbuster" and took the number one position at the box office in 1963. The movie drew a background from Aligarh Muslim...
(1963) (performer: "Mere Mehboob Tujhe", "Allah Bachaye", "Tere Pyar Mein Dildar", "Janeman Ek Nazar", "Yaad Mein Teri", "Tumse Izhar e Haal", "Mere Mehboob Mein Kya", "Ae Husn Zara Jaag", "Yaad Mein (revival)")
Thanks:
- Mera Naam JokerMera Naam JokerMera Naam Joker is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. The screenplay was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. This film was the debut of Rishi Kapoor. Mera Naam Joker is a film about a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. The film is reportedly inspired by Raj...
(1970) (acknowledgment) (as Rajender Kumar)
Self:
- Raj KapoorRaj KapoorKnown as Ranbir Raj Kapoor Rāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 – 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara and Boot Polish were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the...
(1987) .... Himself (during funeral) - StarStarA star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity. At the end of its lifetime, a star can also contain a proportion of degenerate matter. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun, which is the source of most of the energy on Earth...
(1982) .... Himself (Guest Appearance) - Shrimanji (1968) .... Himself
- Kala BazarKala BazarKalla Bazar is a 1960 Hindi film. Produced by Dev Anand for Navketan films. Written and directed by Dev's younger brother Vijay Anand, who also has a role in the film....
(1960) .... Himself
Archive Footage:
- Film Hi Film (1983) (uncredited)
External links
- On Rajendra Kumar's Contribution to Indian Cinema
- Rajendra Kumar profile at Rediff.comRediff.comRediff.com India is a news, information, entertainment, and shopping portal. It was founded in 1996 as "Rediff On The NeT" and is headquartered in Mumbai, India with offices in New Delhi and New York City, USA....