When Raj Kapoor Took A Jibe At Raaj Kumar And Called Him A Murderer

Friendships have turned into enemies in the Bollywood film industry, and rivalry has been publicly displayed on numerous occasions. Although some celebrities have reconciled with one another over time, others have never done so. Some of these notorious wars still make the front pages of gossip magazines every now and then. Today, we'll discuss a public brawl between two veteran actors, Raj Kapoor and Raaj Kumar, that sparked a lot of interest at the time.

Raaj Kumar was not regarded as dashing or conventionally attractive. Despite this, he became a legend due to his commanding appearance and distinct style of dialogue delivery. Off-screen, he was known for his pipe and polish, and he was regarded as a fashion symbol. He was also known for being quirky and never minced his thoughts.

Raj Kapoor was a multi-talented filmmaker and actor who had turned director at the age of 24 and directed some of Hindi cinema's most emotional films.

Both men were well-known in the industry, respected for their accomplishments and influence. Both were, however, painfully human, as their public brawl demonstrated...

The two actors happened to be at the same wedding party of Bollywood's most popular villain Prem Chopra, in 1969. Raj Kapoor was most likely inebriated when he allegedly went up to Raaj Kumar and openly screamed at him, calling him a killer. The latter was clearly taken aback by the Mera Naam Joker actor's blunt words, in which he claimed that despite being a killer, he had never contacted Raj Kapoor for work.

Raaj Kumar began his career as a Mumbai police sub-inspector before moving into Hindi films. He later quit the job, however, after reportedly being involved in a murder case. The actor rose to prominence as a result of his outstanding roles in films. Raj Kapoor offered him a part in his film Mera Naam Joker at the time. Raaj Kumar, on the other hand, politely declined the offer, stating that he would only do solo films. In addition, the actor said that he cannot be compared to actors such as Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar. These remarks enraged Raj Kapoor, who is said to have vented his anger on Raaj Kumar after meeting him at the wedding party.