Rajendra Kumar
- Born:
- July 20, 1929, Sialkot, British India (now Pakistan)
- Died:
- July 12, 1999, Mumbai, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born into a Punjabi Hindu family in Sialkot.
- Early life was disrupted by the Partition of India.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career in the late 1940s, working as an assistant director.
- Gained recognition in the 1950s and 1960s as a leading man in Hindi cinema.
- Known as 'Jubilee Kumar' due to the repeated box-office success of his films. Many ran for several weeks or months.
- Also worked as a film producer later in his career.
Notable Works
Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Jogan | (Uncredited) |
| 1957 | Mother India | Ram |
| 1959 | Goonj Uthi Shehnai | Kishan |
| 1963 | Mere Mehboob | Anwar Hussain Anwar |
| 1964 | Sangam | Gopal Verma |
| 1967 | Aman | Dr. Kailash Nath |
Legacy and Impact
Rajendra Kumar was a prominent figure in the golden age of Hindi cinema. The actor, whose life is documented in many a 'rajendra kumar biography hindi movies' related publication, is fondly remembered for his romantic and dramatic roles and his contribution to the industry's commercial success during his prime.