Rajendra Kumar (1927-1999) was an Indian actor and producer. He appeared in the films Patanga (1949), Vachan (1955), Mother India (1957), Maa Baap (1960), Do Sholay (1977), Rustom (1982) and Phool” (1993). In 1970, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri Medal. Rajendra Kumar has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 71.
Wiki/Biography
Rajendra Kumar was born on Wednesday 20th July 1927 (71 years old; at time of death) is located in Sialkot, Punjab Province, British India (now Punjab Province, Pakistan). His zodiac sign is Cancer. He enrolled at Hailey College of Business, Lahore; however, his studies were cut short in his second year during Partition. Before entering showbiz, Rajendra Kumar worked as an assistant to director HS Rawai who tried to convince him that he was not suitable for acting but Rajendra Kumar objected to it. In 1975, Rajendra Kumar built a theater in his residence and named it the Dimple Theatre, and the venture was a success.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family and caste
Rajendra Kumar was born into a wealthy Punjabi Hindu Khatri family in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. During Partition, his family had to give up their wealth and possessions and move to India to live in a share house in Subzmandi, Delhi.
Parents and siblings
His father Lakshmi Chand Tuli (late) was born into a wealthy family and ran a textile business in Karachi. He is the eldest son of two sisters, Manorama and Kamla, and a younger brother, Naresh Kumar, who is a film director.
wife and children
His wife Shukla Kumar belongs to the prominent family of the Bell family in the Hindi film industry. He has two children, a son, Kumar Gaurav, who is an actor and businessman, and two daughters, Dimple Kumar, who later married a Hollywood film producer People and director Raju Patel, and Kaajal Tuli.
Rajendra Kumar and his wife Shukla Kumar
Rajendra Kumar (Rajendra Kumar) with his wife Shukla (Shukla) and three children
Relationships/Affairs
Rajendra Kumar and Sera Bhanu are screen partners and are also reportedly in a relationship. The duo starred in films such as “Ayee Milan Ki Bela” (1964), “Aman” (1967) and “Jhuk Gaya Aasman” (1968). Saira Banu is reportedly so in love with Rajendra that she wants to marry him even though he has a wife and children. Her affection was allegedly reciprocated and Rajendra was ready to leave her family for Serrabanu. Saira’s mother begged Dilip Kumar to intervene and that’s why Saira and Dilip ended up getting married. Rajendra Kumar said in Jubilee Kumar: The Life and Times of a Superstar, a book based on his life, that although the two actors liked each other, they didn’t have any ” wrong relationship”.
Rajendra Kumar with co-star Saira Banu
Signature / Autograph
Rajendra Kumar’s autograph
Profession
Movie
Rajendra Kumar started his film career with a cameo in Patanga (1949).
Album cover for the film Patanga (1949)
He then played a small role in the film Jogan (1950) with respected actors Dilip Kumar and Nargis Dutt. This role attracted the attention of director-producer Devendra Goel, who gave Rajendra the lead role in the film Vachan (1955).
Rajendra Kumar on the poster for his first feature film, Vachan (1955)
This film brought him success and was his first (of several) Jubilee films. His role in the film Mother India (1957) further fueled his success.
Rajendra Kumar in Mother India (1957)
The films he starred in in the 1960s brought him fame and stardom. Sometimes, he would screen six to seven films simultaneously for more than 25 weeks, earning him the nickname “Jubilee Kumar”. He starred in several successful films that were hits at the box office. These include Dhool Ka Phool (1959), Kanoon (1960), Gharana (1961), Aas Ka Panchhi (1961), Sasural (1961), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Mere Mehboob (1963), Sangam (1964), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Zindagi (1964), Arzoo (1965) and Suraj (1966). He also appeared in the Punjabi films Do Sher (1974) and Teri Meri Ik Jindri (1975).
Rajendra Kumar appears on the poster of the movie “Do Sher” (1974)
television
Rajendra Kumar appeared in one episode of the TV series “Andaz” (1995) and “Vansh” (1995).
Producer
With the exception of Train (1970), Rajendra Kumar exclusively produced films starring his son. The film “Love Story” (1981) starring Kumar Gaurav went on to become a blockbuster.
Rajendra Kumar’s son Kumar Gaurav in the film Love Story (1981)
His next big hit as a producer was the film Naam (1986), starring his son Kumar Gaurav and Sanjay Dutt.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Rajendra Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1970
- Rajendra Kumar was conferred the esteemed title of Justice of the Peace and discharged the duties of an Honorary Magistrate.
- Rajendra received the National Honors Award from Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru simultaneously shot the films Kanoon (Hindi) and Mehndi Rang Lagyo (Gujarati film).
- Rajendra Kumar was awarded the unique Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in 1999.
die
Rajendra Kumar died of cardiac arrest at his residence in Mumbai on July 12, 1999 at the age of 71. According to sources, he underwent treatment in the United States for 10 months due to a drop in hemoglobin. According to reports, despite being prescribed medication by doctors, he did not take any medication and his condition worsened as a result.
Facts / Trivia
- Rajendra Kumar was once the best friend of Raj Kapoor and Rajendra’s son Kumar Gaurav is engaged to Raj’s daughter Reema. However, the friendship between the two veteran actors also disappeared after their engagement was broken off.
Rajendra Kumar and past best friend Raj Kapoor
- In early 1949, Rajendra Kumar was working as an Assistant Sub-Inspector in Delhi, but at the urging of his friend Raj Kumar, he turned down the job to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
- Rajendra Kumar earned the nickname “Jubilee Kumar” for the number of films that won the Silver and Golden Jubilee Awards.
- Jubilee Kumar: The Life and Times of a Superstar written by Seema Sonik Alimchand is a biography of Rajendra Kumar.
- Rajendra Kumar used to smoke a lot and also enjoyed drinking.
- Rajendra Kumar keeps a variety of pets, including a cow, six dogs, a monkey and a deer.
Rajendra Kumar with his pets on the cover of Times of India publication
- Rajendra loves to play tennis.
- Although Rajendra Kumar’s career lasted only two decades, he starred in about 70 films.
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