Raj Kapoor’s ‘Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai’ remained favourite all through his life.
The 1970 released film Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai” remained Raj Kapoor’s favourite all through his life.
Notwithstanding a cherished career filled with hit films, there is one movie that remained close to Raj Kapoor’s heart and it was Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai.
Raj Kapoor has been Indisputably one of the most legendary figures in Hindi cinema, both as an actor and director.
Blessed with versatile talent and unmatched creativity, he crafted numerous iconic films that continue to be celebrated to this day.
His films Awaara,
Shree 420, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Mera Naam Joker and Bobby,
not only built his legacy as a cinematic genius but also brought forward stories that resonated deeply with audiences.
Acknowledged for blending romance, social issues and larger-than-life drama, Raj Kapoor’s impact on the industry is undeniable.
Regardless an illustrious career filled with hit films, there is one movie that remained close to his heart Mera Naam Joker.
Raj Kapoor turned bankrupt since
Mera Naam Joker proved a debacle and disappointed
Raj Kapoor was deprived to enjoy
the commercial success that Raj Kapoor had wished for.
In fact, it became one of the biggest failures of his career, a blow that left him devastated both personally and financially. Released in 1970, Mera Naam Joker was a massive financial gamble for the actor-director. The film was an ambitious project in terms of scale and narrative, which led him to invest every penny he had, including borrowing from the bank. The film’s failure at the box office not only resulted in the actor going bankrupt but also crushed his dream of making a film that reflected his personal journey as an artist.
In a candid interview with Doordarshan, when asked about his favourite film, Raj Kapoor likened his attachment to Mera Naam Joker to that of a mother and her children, emphasizing that every film he made was special, regardless of its success or failure.
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