Raaj Kumar

Acting

Raaj Kumar

Born October 8, 1926 · Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan

Died July 3, 1996 · aged 69

Raaj Kumar [born Kulbhushan Pandit, Loralai, Baluchistan, British India (present-day Balochistan, Pakistan)] was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi films. He worked as a sub-inspector under Bombay Police before entering the film industry. He made his acting debut in Rangeeli (1952). Some of his notable films include Mother India (1957), Waqt (1965), Pakeezah (1972), Heer Ranjha (1970), and Kshat…

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SaudagarSaudagar · 1991
Saudagar
6.31991
MovieDrama
Two childhood friends have become bitter enemies. So much so, in fact, that they have divided their territories and sworn to kill anyone who crosses the boundary. Against this backdrop, their grandchildren fall in love and when their romance surfaces, the rivalry between is rekindled. The two young lovers are told never to see each other again, on pain of death ... when they get together, it's too late for their grand family ..
Mother IndiaMother India · 1957
Mother India
7.01957
MovieDrama
A poverty-stricken woman raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, always sticks to her own moral code.
SaazishSaazish · 1988
Saazish
9.51988
MovieAction
Anand Kumar is a honest middle-class man, who lives with his sister, Geeta. When Geeta goes missing, Anand at first contacts the police. When the police are unable to locate her, he decides to take the task upon himself, and travels to Bombay city. Upon arrival, he meets with a cabaret dancer named Roma, and both get friendly. What Anand does not know that he and Roma are mere pawns in a deadly web of deceit and lies, which can only lead to their deaths.
GodaanGodaan · 1963
Godaan
7.31963
MovieDrama
An impoverished farmer struggles to buy a cow. Based on Munshi Premchand's novel "Godaan".
ShararatShararat · 1959
Shararat
10.01959
MovieDramaComedy
1959 Bollywood Drama Comedy
Dil Apna Aur Preet ParaiDil Apna Aur Preet Parai · 1960
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
6.01960
MovieDramaRomance
A rich girl marries a doctor. Differences crop up between the two and starts to snowball wherein she returns to her father's house. Months later she returns only to find he is in love with a nurse.
MaryadaMaryada · 1971
Maryada
8.01971
Movie
Bollywood drama in which a woman stranded falls in love with the man who assists her. However, when they meet again, she notices something completely different about him.
Insaniyat Ke DevtaInsaniyat Ke Devta · 1993
Insaniyat Ke Devta
7.71993
MovieActionCrime
A story of two best friends who love to help the needy, and when a group comes under threat of losing their homes, it's up to Balbir & Anwar to stop the injustice.

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Betaaj BadshahBetaaj Badshah · 1994
Betaaj Badshah
4.01994
MovieActionDrama
Well known for his believes in fairness, justice, and fair play, Raja Prithviraj holds sway over a large rural territory in India. His word is the law, and no one would dare to cross swords with him. Prithviraj lives with his only daughter, Tejeshwani, in their exclusive palace. Years later, Tejeshwani has now grown up, attends college, on occasion with her pet cheetah, meets with handsome young fellow collegian, and after several misunderstandings and confrontations, both fall in love with each other. When Prithviraj comes to know of Arjun, he invites him to his palace, insults him, and asks him never to see Tejeshwani again. Watch what Arjun and Tejeshwani do to change her father's mind, knowing fully well that no one in their community will stand up against the Raja.

Raja Prithviraj

Ek Nai PaheliEk Nai Paheli · 1984
Ek Nai Paheli
6.71984
MovieRomanceFamily
Ek Nai Paheli is a 1984 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini, Padmini Kohlapure and Suresh Oberoi. Ek Nai Paheli is an emotional family drama on unusual relationship. The movie is a remake of the Tamil classic Apoorva Raagangal directed by K. Balachander, incidentally called the shots for Hindi version too. Upendranath, a widower lives a wealthy life and his only son, Sandeep is a headstrong and stubborn young man. He leaves his dad's house to make his own life. He meets a beautiful older woman Bhairavi who is a singer. Both Bhairavi and Sandeep fall in love with each other and decide to marry, but a man, Avinash now arrives and claims as the husband of Bhairavi, moreover he meets Sandeep as well and tells his story. He also speak about their daughter, Kajri. Climax reveals that, Kajri lives with the much older Upendranath and plan to marry as well. What would be the fate of Bhairavi, Sandeep and Avinash??

Upendranath