'Aaj mujhe pata laga ki…', This actor once visited Dilip Kumar's home late night, knocked his door at 1:30 am and said..., then..., his name was...
In vast tapestry of Indian cinema, some moments live on not just through films, but through stories shared off-screen. One such tale was recently revealed by veteran actor whose career spans decades. With nostalgia in his voice and reverence in his tone, he recalled an incident involving towering figures of Hindi cinema, someone whose name commands unmatched respect. A slight hint for you all, he's the one who had one of the most ways of delivering dialogues on the big screen. The Legendary Actor Of Indian Cinema
Here we are talking about legendary actor, late Raaj Kumar, whose aura and unique style are still unmatched. Raaj Kumar, originally named Kulbhushan Pandit, was born in 1926. He started his work life as a police sub-inspector to become one of the most esteemed actors in Indian cinema. His debut film, Rangeeli (1952), didn't gain him instant success, but Mother India, helmed by Mehboob Khan, secured his position as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. Meanwhile, the actor was also best known for his blunt and bold approach as well and to highlight it, veteran actor Raza Murad shared an interesting story which involved Raaj Kumar and another greatest of all time in Indian Cinema, Dilip Kumar. When Raaj Kumar Showered Heaps Of Praise For…
During a conversation with ANI, Raza Murad shared that after watching Ganga Jamuna, Raaj Kumar showered immense love for Late Dilip Kumar and to show his affection, he went to his home late at night. He said, 'He observed Ganga Jumna. What a show by Dilip saab! Following the film, he went to Diilip Saab's residence at 1:30 am. Dilip saab felt quite confused. He was curious about why Raaj Kumar had come to his house at this hour. Raaj said to him, 'Ganga Jamuna dekhne ke baad aaj mujhe pata laga ki, iss desh mein keval do actor hain, Raaj Kumar aur Dilip Kumar'. He remarked this and left.'
For the unversed, Ganga Jumna was released in 1962 and continues to be one of the most beloved films ever. The movie featured Dilip Kumar, Vyajanthimala and Nasir Khan, which focuses on two brothers who were orphans and as they mature, one turns into a police officer, while the other evolves into a gangster.
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