Mera Naam Joker (1970)
The Show Must Go On...
Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."
Director: Raj Kapoor
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Runtime: 248 min
Release Date: December 18, 1970
Cast
- Raj Kapoor - Raju
- Rishi Kapoor - Young Raju
- Dharmendra - Mahender Kumar
- Manoj Kumar - David
- Simi Garewal - Mary
- Ksiena Rabiankina - Marina
- Padmini - Meenu
- Dara Singh - Sher Singh
- Rajendra Kumar
- Achala Sachdev
Screenplay
- Neeraj (Lyricist)
- Hasrat Jaipuri (Lyricist)
- Shailendra (Lyricist)
- Prem Dhawan (Lyricist)
- Shaily Shailendra (Lyricist)
Cinematography: Radhu Karmakar
Production: R.K. Films
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Themes
The Pain of Unrequited Love, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
circus, philosophy, entertainer, sadness, clown, melancholy, love, social commentary, loneliness, tragic hero, unrequited love, single mother, tragic event, doll, unspoken love
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mera Naam Joker about?
- Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."
- Who directed Mera Naam Joker?
- Mera Naam Joker was directed by Raj Kapoor.
- Who stars in Mera Naam Joker?
- Mera Naam Joker stars Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal, Ksiena Rabiankina.
- How long is Mera Naam Joker?
- Mera Naam Joker has a runtime of 4h 8m (248 minutes).
- What genre is Mera Naam Joker?
- Mera Naam Joker is a Drama, Romance, Music film.
- Where was Mera Naam Joker produced?
- Mera Naam Joker was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Mera Naam Joker?
- The themes of Mera Naam Joker include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.