Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Raj Kapoor went broke trying to bankroll his now-iconic film Mera Naam Joker (1970), but the film ...

Mahesh Bhatt, drawing from his extensive experience in Hindi cinema, spoke about the film industry's unpredictable nature, ...

However, there was one multi-starrer film, that was actor’s dream project, unfortunately failed big-time at the box office. Released in 1970, it was Mera Naam Joker.

About Mera Naam Joker Made in Rs 1 crore, Mera Naam Joker was a big-budget film that failed to perform commercially well, grossing Rs 80 lakh in India.

Raj Kapoor ’s magnum opus and one of the most celebrated films of Indian cinema - ' Mera Naam Joker ' completed 50 years on December 18. The 1970 release had Simi Garewal in an important role as ...

That’s why he never imagined that his extravaganza Mera Naam Joker (1970) would be such a debacle. It was his heart and soul. A lot was mortgaged, including his respect. He was devastated.

He said: “When Mera Naam Joker was about to release, our studio and all our assets were mortgaged to release that film, and the picture bombed. We were in severe problems.

He was only 63. Mera Naam Joker released 50 years ago on December 18, 1970. Remembering his Sahabji, Mr Bharat says, “Joker ka show khatam nahin hua. The show goes on…” From Our Archives: ...

Ranjeet recalls Raj Kapoor saying he asked Mera Naam Joker heroines to sit on his lap: “He would call the actress ‘putar’” Bollywood News: Latest Bollywood News, Bollywood News Today ...

3. Mera Naam Joker The debut film of Rishi Kapoor couldn’t live up to the expectations of people when it was released but it is still remembered as one of the most iconic movies of Bollywood. 4.