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India.com
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'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.
India.com
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Mai khubsurat aurato ko…';This actor made shocking revelation about women, showed his true side, he is…
Raaj Kumar is considered to be the royal actor of Bollywood, who ruled the film world for years on the strength of his voice and personality. Along with his brilliant films, people knew him for his wit and elegance. The specialty of Raaj Kumar was that he did not consider anyone as his equal. His dialogue delivery forced people to praise him. Raaj Kumar told in an interview what other things he thinks about apart from films. 'I Think about beautiful women…' In an interview, Raaj Kumar was asked what other things he thinks about apart from films. On this Raaj Kumar said that he used to think about beautiful women. But now he can only look at them and smile. He said that he is fond of watching the sky and greenery. Whenever he comes to Mumbai, he stays only at Ashoka Hotel because the sky and greenery can be seen from the window there. Apart from this, Raaj Kumar also talked about his love for the sea. He said that he also likes the sea and the river. Let us tell you that Raaj Kumar proved his mettle for his brilliant acting in the cult classic film Mother India. Apart from this, he made a name for himself by working in brilliant films like Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi, Waqt, Humraaz, Neel Kamal, Mere Huzoor, Dil Ek Mandir, Gharana. His comeback was also brilliant. Later, Raaj Kumar worked in films like Bulandi, Tiranga and Saudagar and people became his fans. Raaj Kumar sahab died in 1996 due to throat cancer. Raaj Kumar's son Puru Raaj Kumar worked in some films but he could not achieve fame like his father.
India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor increased his fees even after giving flop films, charged Rs... per movie, was once jailed for..., he was…
Bollywood has seen many aspiring stars who entered the industry with big dreams but faded away after facing box office failures. Some actors, despite having a hit debut, couldn't connect with the audience. After a few flops, many chose to quietly step away from the limelight, either shifting careers or returning to private life. But, there was this one actor who did the exact opposite by raising his fee by Rs 1 lakh even after giving multiple flops. Despite this, his unusual confidence and quirky attitude made him a memorable figure in the history of Bollywood. The Veteran Actor of Bollywood Here we are talking about legendary late actor Raaj Kumar, who is considered one of the renowned actors in the industry. However, before becoming Raaj Kumar, the actor was known as Kulbhushan Pandit, who started his work front in 1950 from Mahim Police Station as a policeman. Later, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Rangeeli in 1952 and later earned huge applause from the audience through many great films that include Mother India, Ghar Ek Mandir, Neel Kamal, Gharana, Pakeezah, Heer Ranjha, Saudagar, and Tirangaa. Meanwhile, the legendary actor with an unmatchable aura also tasted the bitter taste of many flops, but it did not affect his swag and style at all. When Raaj Kumar Talked About Hiking His Fees Despite Flops Many years back, during an interview with Lehren Retro, he talked about his fees and shared an interesting anecdote about his manager. The actor said, 'I remember my movies used to fail and my price used to go up by Rs 1 lakh and my secretary used to ask me, 'Raaj sahab, picture toh chali nahi, aap ek lakh aur badha rahe hai.' Maine kaha, picture chale na chale, main fail nahi hua, isliye ek lakh aur badhega.'' When Raaj Kumar Faced Legal Trouble Due To… Following the premiere of his iconic film Mother India, Raaj Kumar went for an evening drive with his friend, director Prakash Arora, and his wife. Raaj Kumar stopped at a nearby paan shop to enjoy a paan. Later, a few individuals gathered around Raaj Kumar and began heckling him. Eventually, the actor retaliated, resulting in a violent fight. At the end, one man was killed and Raaj Kumar was captured. After a year-long trial, Raaj Kumar was cleared of all charges pressed against him. It is also been said that Raaj Kumar's police background became one of the deciding factors for his dismissal from all allegations. Raaj Kumar's last film was 1995's God and Gun. He married his life partner, Jennifer, who was a flight attendant by profession. The couple stayed together for the rest of their lives and raised three children. In the year 1996, Raaj Kumar took his last breath due to throat cancer and left this world.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Despite giving flop films, this actor's fees kept increasing, never regretted doing a flop film, not Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Chiranjeevi, Shah Rukh Khan, he is…
When we talk about famous one-liner dialogues or swag in Hindi films, Raaj Kumar's name comes to mind first. He was a star whose style was more talked about than his acting. Raaj Kumar was especially famous among every audience of his time for his swag. Perhaps this was the reason that people liked Raaj Kumar in whatever style he appeared in the film. The outcome of the film was a matter of later. Raaj Kumar had discussed his films and his fees in an interview. That same old interview of his is now going viral. This actor's film flopped, yet his fees increased An Instagram handle, Filmi Vichar has shared a video, veteran actor Raaj Kumar is seen. He is wearing a black jacket and holding sunglasses in his hand. It would not be wrong to say that Raaj Kumar's style looks amazing. In this interview, he is asked if he has ever regretted anything. Then Raaj Kumar says that he has never regretted it. He further reveals that once one of his films flopped, but his fees increased by Rs 1 lakh. Then his secretary asked him why the film flopped, and then how it increased. In response, Raaj Kumar says that the film flopped, but he did not fail. That is why he increased his fees. Take a look at this viral video: Whoever saw this old interview could not stop themselves from praising Raaj Kumar. One user wrote, 'What an attitude, this is called perfect attitude'. Another user penned that, 'a biopic should be made on him.'
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Govinda gifted his shirt to Raaj Kumar and got stunned by the reaction
Govinda and Raaj Kumar Back in 1987, during the shooting of 'Marte Dam Tak' the sets witnessed a memorable incident involving two iconic actors—Govinda and Raaj Kumar. Known for his unique and sometimes eccentric presence on film sets, Raaj Kumar once had a playful yet sharp exchange with the young Govinda that has since become a piece of Bollywood folklore. The story was recently shared by the film's director, Mehul Kumar who was giving fans a peek into the lighter side of the industry's veterans. Govinda had worn a bright and eye-catching shirt to the set that day which caught Raaj Kumar's attention. Raaj Kumar complimented the actor on his shirt but the praise was laced with sarcasm. However, Govinda didn't catch the subtle irony in Raaj Kumar's words. Taking the compliment at face value, Govinda decided to gift Raaj Kumar the very same shirt the following day as a gesture of goodwill. What happened next left everyone stunned Raaj Kumar with his trademark wit, transformed Govinda's generous gift into a practical handkerchief using it openly to wipe his hands and nose. This unexpected act of sarcasm played out right in front of Govinda, who was left speechless by the incident. Mehul Kumar recounted this moment to Bollywood Thikana adding that Govinda likely found the whole episode a bit awkward. Raaj kumar's playful jabs and behind-the-scenes banter Mehul Kumar also revealed another amusing anecdote about Raaj Kumar's observations on Govinda's energetic nature. The veteran actor remarked to the director that Govinda was constantly dancing—even while on set. Mehul's reaction was simple, 'he is a dancer,' but Raaj Kumar couldn't understand why Govinda's dancing seemed relentless, jokingly questioning his nonstop moves. This light-hearted teasing, however was never directed openly at Govinda, keeping their professional respect intact. Mehul Kumar's cinematic journey Though 'Marte Dam Tak' didn't make a major impact at the box office, Mehul Kumar went on to direct some of the most memorable hits in the 1990s. His films 'Tirangaa' (1992) and 'Krantiveer' (1994) remain cult classics, featuring powerful performances from legends like Raaj Kumar and Nana Patekar. 'Tirangaa' paired Raaj Kumar with Nana Patekar, while 'Krantiveer' brought together Nana and Atul Agnihotri, further establishing Mehul Kumar's reputation as a filmmaker of impactful cinema. Looking ahead: Govinda's comeback Fans of Govinda can look forward to his upcoming film ' Bhagam Bhag 2 ,' slated for release in 2026. The actor's charm and energy continue to captivate audiences, proving his enduring appeal in the Bollywood landscape. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
