Rajendra Nath
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Rajendra Nath | |
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Born | |
Died | 13 February 2008 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | (aged 76)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1938–1998 |
Known for | Comedy |
Relatives | Prem Nath (brother) Narendra Nath (brother) Raj Kapoor (brother-in-law) Prem Chopra (brother-in-law) |
Rajendra Nath Malhotra (8 June 1931 − 13 February 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian in Hindi and Punjabi films.
Early life and family
Rajendra Nath was born on 8 June 1931 in
Rajendra's elder brother Prem Nath went to Mumbai and became an actor, so Rajendra joined him in 1949. They were good friends of Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. Rajendra and Prem's sister Krishna married actor-director Raj Kapoor.[3] He had also another brother Narendra Nath who also became an actor who usually played some villain's role in the movies.
Rajendra, who was little interested in studies, quit college and landed in Bombay to work in films like his brother. He did some plays at Prithvi theatre like Pathan and Shakuntala. It was here that he became close to Shammi Kapoor.
Career
Initially Rajendra struggled to get roles till
He then did many films, mostly in comic roles, such as in An Evening in Paris and Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon. One of his most applauded performances was in Manoj Kumar's Purab Aur Paschim though it was not a full-fledged comedy role. He also contributed to Nepal's first movie Maitighar which was shot in Kathmandu, Nepal.
He starred in a number of Punjabi films such as Jatt Punjabi and "Do Posti".
He died on 13 February 2008 from cardiac arrest.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1959 | Dil Deke Dekho | Kailash | |
1961 | Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai | Popat Lal / Charlie | |
1963 | Tere Ghar Ke Samne | Ranjit (Ronnie) | |
1963 | Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon | Difu | |
1964 | Rajkumar | Kapil | |
1965 | Mere Sanam | Pyare | |
1965 | Janwar | Chintu | |
1966 | Maitighar | Nepali film special appearance | |
1967 | Baharon Ke Sapne | Pandu | |
An Evening in Paris | Makhan Singh | ||
Parivar | Sitaram | ||
1968 | Teen Bahuraniyan | Kanhaiya | |
Jhuk Gaya Aasman | Hanuman Singh | ||
1969 | Pyar Ka Mausam | Jhatpat Singh | |
Beti | Deepak | ||
Raja Saab | Pratap Singh | ||
Prince | Valiyatiram | ||
1970 | Maharaja | Kishen | |
Jeevan Mrityu | Prem Prakash | ||
Purab Aur Paschim | Shankar | ||
Aan Milo Sajna | Manmauji | ||
The Train | Pyarelal | ||
Tum Haseen Main Jawaan | Romeo | ||
1971 | Hare Rama Hare Krishna |
Toofan | |
Main Sunder Hoon |
Director | ||
1972 | Dharkan | Inspector Darshan K. Lal | |
1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki | Gopuchand | |
1974 | Hamrahi | Hanuman Sharma | |
Patthar Aur Payal | Shankar Dayak | ||
1975 | Julie | Rahim, Store Owner | |
1976 | Chhoti Si Baat | Mauni Baba | |
1976 | Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu (Punjabi movie) | Police man | |
1978 | Giddha (Punjabi movie) | ||
1979 | Badmashon Ka Badmaash | ||
Dada | Alibhai Motorwala | ||
1980 | The Burning Train | Shambhunath- The Pandit in Train | |
1980 | Guest House | Bawara | |
1981 | Hotel | popat lal | |
Mangalsutra |
Munim | ||
Biwi-O-Biwi | Veer Singh | ||
1982 | Taaqat | ||
Prem Rog | Radha's Husband | ||
1983 | Main Awara Hoon | Sardar Trilochan | |
1984 | Ghar Ek Mandi | Announcer during Bidding | |
Mera Faisla | Jaleel Miya, Hostel Cook | ||
Yaadgar | Chotelal | ||
Phulwari | Dr. Gupta | ||
1985 | Baadal | Sharbati | |
1986 | Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha | Fauja Singh, Taxi Driver | |
Ghar Sansar | Police Inspector Sharma | ||
1987 | Dak Bangla | Gareebdas Daulat Ram | |
Hukumat | Charlie | ||
1988 | Pyaar Ka Mandir | Astrologer Parmeshwar Shivaramakrishna | |
Veerana | Manager (Thakela Guest House) | ||
1989 | Main Tera Dushman | Police Constable Dukhiram | |
Elaan-E-Jung | Manager of Massage Parlour | ||
Sindoor Aur Bandook | |||
Doosra Keval | Chowkidar | (TV Series) | |
1990 | Naag Nagin | Sarpat | |
Pyar Ka Karz | Doctor | ||
1991 | Farishtay | Mohanlal | |
Ajooba | Spectator in Public (Special Appearance) | ||
1992 | Tahalka | Lifeguard At Swimming Pool | |
Bol Radha Bol | Blind Man | ||
1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | John | |
Eena Meena Deeka | Cashier in Bank | Guest Role | |
1995 | Taaqat | Rajendranath, host in Cookery program seen on Television | |
1995-2006 | Hum Paanch | Jeetendra Bharadwaj as Popatlal, Aanand's boss |
TV series |
References
- ^ "Rajendranath – Memories". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
I was born on June 8, 1931, in Tikamgarh state, which is now in Madhya Pradesh. My father, Kartarnath, was the I.G. of Police in Riva state.
- ^ a b ""Meri Lottery Lag Jaane Waali Hai" : Rajendra Nath". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
Rajendra Nath Malhotra's family was originally from Peshawar. His father was a higher cadre police officer during British Raj who spent most of his service time in different Indian states. Rajendra Nath Malhotra was born on 8th June 1931 in the town of Tikamgarh in Madhya Prant (now Madhya Pradesh). He completed his schooling in Rewa. Congress leader Arjun Singh was Rajendra Nath's classmate and close friend.
- ^ Farewell Rajendra Nath : Laughter has left the building Archived 8 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine passionforcinema, 13 February 2008.