Film actor director and producer Manoj Kumar was a brilliant actor as well, and he made patriotic films. He had become famous for his films that were related to the freedom and India’s struggle or sacrifices by the Indian soldiers, etc.Manoj Kumar’s films like Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti showcased his patriotic themes, both achieving huge success and becoming superhits.
The Unsung Hero: Manoj Kumar’s Contribution to Mera Naam Joker
With films like Roti Kapada Aur Makaan and Shor, Manoj Kumar addressed pressing social issues, and both movies earned critical acclaim and commercial success.
Manoj Kumar not only shone as an actor but also showcased his talent as a scriptwriter, rendering his own scripts to directors, who welcomed his contributions. His scriptwriting skills matched his acting prowess. Together the film would end up with a beautiful story. But he never included his name in the film as the scriptwriter and directed many films for other directors for which he never expected his name to be in the credits. There are many such films in which Manoj Kumar has given his direction and also written for the film.
To name a few films, such as Aadmi, Patthar Ke Sanam, or Be-Imaan, Dus Numbri, the list is long wherein he has directed the films or some part of them, but he has not mentioned his name as the director and taken credit for the film.
In one of his interviews, Manoj Kumar mentioned that he has given direction to many films and also written scripts for the films, and he didn’t expect credit, but one of the films that he really feels happy with his contribution to was Raj Kapoor’s classic film Mera Naam Joker.
Behind the Scenes: Manoj Kumar’s Role in Mera Naam Joker
Manoj Kumar directed the first part of Mera Naam Joker and crafted the love story between Rishi Kapoor and his teacher. When the film was released, audiences praised Raj Kapoor, the producer and director. However, Raj Kapoor gave credit where it was due, telling the media that Manoj Kumar had directed the specific scenes featuring Rishi Kapoor and his teacher. Manoj Kumar had contributed significantly to the film’s success.
Raj Kapoor openly admired Manoj Kumar’s talent and acknowledged his contribution to the film. He stated that Manoj Kumar directed the scene between Simi Garewal and Rishi Kapoor and gave him full credit for it.
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