Rajendra Kumar – Movies List, Songs, Biography, Family, Hit Films, Wiki

Rajendra Kumar’s original name was Rajendra Kumar Tuli. He was born on 20 July 1929 in Sialkot, Punjab (Pakistan). He belongs to Punjabi Hindu family. Rajendra Kumar also popular as a “Jubilee Kumar”. He was one of the most successful Bollywood actors in 1960s & 1970s decade.

Rajendra Kumar Biography

• Rajendra Kumar Date Of Birth: 20 July 1929
• Birth Place: Sialkot, Punjab (Pakistan)
• Rajendra Kumar Date Of Death: 12 July 1999
• Death Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Education: Ph.D
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
• Working Years: 1950 to 1998

Rajendra Kumar Family

Rajendra Kumar married with a “Shukla”. He had a son “Kumar Gaurav” and two daughters. His daughter in law is a daughter of his one of the best friend “Sunil Dutt & Nargis”.

• Wife: Shukla
• Son: Kumar Gaurav
• Daughter: Dimple Patel
• Daughter In Law: Namrata

Rajendra Kumar Movies Details

Rajendra Kumar made his debut in 1949 with the film Patanga. He appeared in a small role in this film. After this movie, he played a supporting actor in 1950s Jogan.  His first commercial success was 1955 released Hindi film “Vachan”. This movie became Silver Jubilee Hit at the box office.

In the year 1957, Kumar appeared in an Iconic Bollywood film “Mother India”. He played the son of Nargis. 1959 released “Goonj Uthi Shehnai” was one of the biggest hits of his career.

After the failure’s in the 1970s he became the film producer and appeared in character roles. With the 1981 released Bollywood film “Love Story” he launched his son “Kumar Gaurav” in a Bollywood film industry. The film emerged as a blockbuster. Again in 1987, he produced film “Naam” starring “Kumar Gaurav” & “Sanjay Dutt”.

Rajendra Kumar also did some Gujarati & Punjabi films also. For Gujarati Film “Mehndi Rang Lagyo” he honoured with National Honour by India’s former Prime Minister Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. He also appeared in 1975 released Punjabi film “Teri Meri Ik Jindri”.

The film “Saajan Bina Suhagan” released in 1978 was his last commercial success as a leading actor. His last movie with his son was 1993 released Bollywood film “Phool”.

• First Film: Patanga (1949) Kumar appeared in a small role.
• Last Film: Earth (1998)

Rajendra Kumar Hit Movies List

1. Vachan – 1955, This was the first Silver Jubilee Hit.
2. Mother India – 1957, Played the character son of Nargis.
3. Goonj Uthi Shehnai – 1959, One of the biggest hits of Rajendra Kumar’s career.
4. Dhool Ka Phool – 1959, Another Jubilee Hit in the year 1959.
5. Mehndi Rang Lagyo – 1960, This is a Gujarati film. Actor honored with National Award for this film.
6. Kanoon – 1960, Rajendra Kumar honoured with National honour for this film.
7. Sasural – 1961, Musical Hit of actor’s career.
8. Gharana – 1961, Another Musical Hit in the same year 1961.
9. Mere Mehboob – 1963, This film won National Film Award for  Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film.
10. Dil Ek Mandir – 1963, Co-stars: Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari. This was another Jubilee Hit by Jubilee Kumar.
11. Sangam – 1964, This is a real classic romantic film.
12. Ayee Milan Ki Bela – 1964, Co-stars: Dharmendra, Saira Banu. Superhit film by Kumar.
13. Arzoo – 1965, Co-stars: Feroz Khan, Sadhana. Rajendra Kumar nominated for Filmfare Best Actor.
14. Suraj – 1966, This was the 4th consecutive hit film in a row.
15. Geet – 1965, This is the longest-running film in Sri Lanka’s history.
16. Dharti – 1970, Another melodious musical hit.
17. Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee – 1971, the film is remembered for the song “Mujhe Teri Mohabbat Ka”.
18. Gora Aur Kala – 1972, Double dose of comedy & action.
    

    Other Films List

1. Jogan – 1950, appeared in a role of supporting actor.
2. Toofan Aur Deeya – 1956, Co-stars: Satish Vyas, Nanda
3. Aawaz – Released in 1956
4. Ek Jhalak 1957 released Bollywood film.
5. Talaaq – 1958’s film nominated for Filmfare Best Film.
6. Ghar Sansar – 1958, Co-stars: Nargis, Balraj Sahani
7. Santan -1959, Co-stars: Kamini Kadam
8. Do Behnen – 1959, Co-stars: Padmini Priyadarshini
9. Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan – 1959, Co-stars: Meena Kumari, Honey Irani
10. Patang – 1960
11. Maa Baap – 1960, Co-stars: Kamini Kadam
12. Zindagi Aur Khwab – 1991
13. Pyaar Ka Saagar – 1961
14. Amar Rahe Yeh Pyar – 1961, Co-stars: Nalini Jaywant, Nanda
15. Hamrahi – 1963, Co-stars: Rahana
16. Gehra Daag – 1963, Co-stars: Mala Sinha, Madan Puri, Usha Kiran
17. Zindagi – 1964, Co-stars: Vyjayanthimala, Prithviraj Kapoor
18. Saathi – 1968, Co-stars: Vyjayanthimala, Simi Garewal
19. Talash – 1969, Co-stars: Sharmila Tagore, Balraj Sahni, Helen
20. Shatranj – 1969
21. Anjaana – 1969, Co-stars: Babita, Pran, Prem Chopra
22. Mera Naam Joker – Kumar appeared in a supporting role in this 1970s released cult classic film.
23. Ganwaar – 1970, This was actress Vyjayanthimala’s last film.
24. Tangewala – 1972, Co-stars: Mumtaz, Sujit Kumar
25. Gaon Hamara Shaher Tumhara – 1972, Co-stars: Rekha, Sujit Kumar
26. Aan Baan – 1972, Co-stars: Rakhee, Pran, Jagdeep
27. Lalkar – 1972, Co-stars: Dharmendra, Mala Sinha
28. Do Jasoos – 1975, Co-stars: Raj Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra
29. Shirdi Ke Sai Baba – 1977, Co-stars: Manoj Kumar, Sudhir Dalvi, Hema Malini
30. Do Sholay – 1977, Co-stars: Sujit Kumar, Mehar Mittal
31. Daku Aur Mahatma – 1977, Co-stars: Reena Roy, Kabir Bedi, Raza Murad
32. Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ke Haath – 1978, Co-stars: Nazir Hussain, Aruna Irani
33. Bin Phere Hum Tere – 1979, Co-stars: Asha Parekh, Vinod Mehra
34. Dhan Daulat – 1980, Co-stars: Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Mala Sinha
35. Love Story – 1981, Co-stars: Kumar Gaurav, Vijeyta Pandit, Danny

Rajendra Kumar Songs List

1. Chandaamaamaa Dur Ke – Film: Vachan
2. Tu Hindu Banega Na Musalman Banega – Film: Dhool Ka Phool
3. Chal Mere Ghode Tik Tik Tik – Film: Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
4. Teri Pyari Pyari Soorat Ko – Film: Sasural
5. Apni Ulfat Pe Zamane Ka – Film: Sasural
6. Dadi Amma – Film: Gharana
7. Husn Wale Tera Jawaab Nahin – Film: Gharana
8. Ye Duniya Usi Ki – Film: Gharana
9. Naina Kyon Bhar Aaye – Film: Dharamputra
10. Dil Mera Ek Aas Ka Panchhi – Film: Aas Ka Panchhi
11. Mere Mehboob Tujhe – Film: Mere Mehboob
12. Allah Bachaye Naujawano Se – Film: Mere Mehboob
13. E – Husn Jara Jaag – Film: Mere Mehboob
14. Dil Ek Mandir Hai – Film: Dil Ek Mandir
15. Yeh Mera Prem Patra – Film: Sangam
16. Dost Dost Na Raha – Film: Sangam
17. Aa Ha Ayee Milan Ki Bela – Film: Ayee Milan Ki Bela
18. Aji Humse Bachkar Kahan Jaiye Ga – Film: Arzoo
19. Ae Nargise Mastana – Film: Arzoo
20. Ae Phoolon Ki Rani – Film: Arzoo
21. Chhalke Teri Ankhon Se – Film: Arzoo
22. Baharon Phool Barsao – Film: Suraj
23. O Ek Baar Aata Hai Din Aisa – Film: Suraj
24. Mera Pyar Bhi Tu Hai – Film: Saathi
25. Kaun Hai Jo Sapnon Mein Aaya – Film: Jhuk Gaya Aasman
26. Unse Mili Nazar Ke Mere Hosh Ud Gai – Film: Jhuk Gaya Aasman
27. Aa meri Rani Le Ja Challa Nishani – Film: Anjaana
28. Mere Mitwa Mere Meet Re – Film: Geet
29. Jo Dil Mein Basai Thi – Film: Geet
30. Khuda Bhi Aasman Se – Film: Dharti
31. Yeh Mausam Bheega Bheega Hai – Film: Dharti
32. Dheere Dheere Bolo – Film: Dharti
33. Mujhe Teri Mohabbat Ka Sahara – Film: Aap Aye Bahar Ayee
34. Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee – Film: Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee
35. Kaise Jeet Lete Hain Log Dil Kisi Ka – Film: Saajan Bina Suhagan
36. Madhuban Khushboo Deta Hai – Film: Suraj
37. Jijaji Jijaji, Honewale Jijaji – Film: Suraj

Rajendra Kumar Awards & Nominations

Rajendra Kumar honoured with India’s 4th highest civilians award “Padma Shri” in 1969. He was also honoured with Nationa honour for the 1960 released films “Kanoon” and “Mehndi Rang Lagyo”. He was also honoured with Shastri National Award for his work in charity.

Rajendra Kumar received 3 nominations for Filmfare Best Actor for the movies Dil Ek Mandir (1964), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1965), Aarzoo (1966). He was also nominated for Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for the movie “Sangam”.