Raaj Kumar

Son Panini finally made his acting debut in 2010 with Milenge Milenge.

Daughter Vastvikta debuted as a actress in the film "Mitti" in 2001. She used the screen name "Rani Rajkumar".

Daughter Vastavikta starred in the shelved movie Kush International's "Dil Bhi Kya Cheez Hain"(1999) Starring Vinay Anand (Replaced Arjan Bajwa who was using the name "Shivam"), Sanobar Kabir, (Replaced Rani Raajkumar aka Vastavikta, daughter of legend Raaj Kumar), Milind Gunaji, Aakanksha, Smita Jayakar, Sushma Seth, Satyen Kappu,Produceed by Ernest Francis, Gopal Krishna Verma, Directed by Lawrence D'souza. Vastavikta was later thrown out of the film by Lawrence DSouza because he felt she had no talent.

Son Panini was to debut in a film titled Shivam in 1997. His co stars were Maheep Sandhu ( Sanjay Kapoor's wife) and Nirmal Pandey. The film was shelved after 6 months .

Starred in the shelved movie Pitra Chhaya Productions "Waqt Gawah Hain"(Karam Bandhan)(1995) Starring Dharmendra (Replaced Raaj Kumar),Rishi Kapoor,Mamta Kulkarni,Sonu Walia,Moushami Chatterjee,Johnny Lever,Ram Mohan,Ashok Saraf,Avtar Gill,Ram Mohan,Shyama Deshpandey, Music by Anand Milind, Produced by Ugam Sidhawant Directed by Raj Sippy.

Chetan Anand had signed Raaj Kumar, Aamir Khan,Madhuri Dixit, Ved Thappar for the film Takht O Taj (1991).Chetan first wanted to make the film with Amitabh Bachchan and Hema (Replaced Priya Rajvansh) in 1975. He had also recorded the songs with Madan Mohan. But he shelved the film when he realized the budget would be too much. He later tried to revive the film and signed Deepak Parashar and Hema Malini. This was in 1978. Again the film got shelved. In 1990, Chetan Anand spoke to Raaj Kumar about the film and asked him if his son Puru Rajkumar was interested in doing the film and playing the role of Salim. Raaj Kumar stated that Puru was not ready to be an actor. Chetan finally revived the film as Takht O Taj in 1991. Ved Thappar was originally going to play Raaj Kumar's son due to his resemblance to the actor. But due to commercial reasons, Aamir Khan was signed for the role and Thappar was signed for the role of Durjan Singh, originally played by Ajit in Mughal E Azam. The film was later titled Mallika-e-Hind . The film was eventually shelved due to Chetan's bad health. There were stories going around in 1993 that Chetan wanted to make the film with Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri. But the plans never materialized.

Nephew named Arjun Pandit who worked at Holiday Inn in Bombay. This was in 1990.

Starred in the shelved movie Dynamo International's " Hum Sub Ustaad Hain"(1988) Starring Raaj Kumar, Produced and Directed by Brij.

Shatrughan Sinha's cousin Yogi Sinha had signed Raaj Kumar for a film in 1986. It got shelved .

Mehboob Khan's grandson Aslam Khan had launched a film titled "Raid" in 1980 with Raaj Kumar and Mazhar Khan. The film got shelved.

Producer Ravi Anand wanted Ravi Tandon to direct "Sultaan" (1978/1979) with Raaj Kumar(Replaced Shashi Kapoor) in the title role, Co starring Sanjeev Kumar,Parveen Babi,Parikshat Sahni,Vijayendra Ghatge(Replaced Romesh Sharma), Vidya Sinha,Amjad Khan. A day before the film could be launched, Ravi was in for the shock of my life when Raaj Kumar walked in and showed him the dialogues and the camera movements for the various artistes in Sultaan written by Raaj Kumar. Ravi told Raaj on his face that no star had ever directed me or dictated to me and I had worked with the biggest stars-Manoj Kumar, Chintu, Amitabh, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha and Sanjeev Kumar. Ravi told Raaj Kumar to direct the film himself and walked out of the project in disgust.

Starred in the shelved film Vasundhara Arts "Gumnaam Saaya"(1977). Starring Raaj Kumar,Navin Nischol,Vidya Sinha, Prema Narayan,Imtiaz Khan, Devan Verma, Music by Kalyanji Anandji,Directed by Suraj Prakash.

Starred in Trimurti Films shelved film "Ajay Aur Abhay" (Ajay Aur Vijay)(1976/1979). Starring Raaj Kumar(Replaced Joy Mukherjee),Jeetendra, Reena Roy,Prem Nath,Produced by Gulshan Rai, Directed by Joy Mukherjee. When the film was first announced, Joy Mukherjee was acting and producing the film. Gulshan Rai and Raaj Kumar came into the film later.

Starred in the shelved film Saraiya Productions "Gunahgaar" This was in 1973. Starring Raaj Kumar,Shashi Kapoor,Rekha,Danny Denzongpa,Aruna Irani, Deven Verma, Music by Rahul Dev Burman (Replaced Shankar Jaikishen),Produced and Directed by Govind Saraiya .

Starred in the shelved film "Gunahgaar"(1972). Starring Raaj Kumar. Music by Shankar Jaikishen. Directed by Govind Saraiya.

Starred in the shelved film "Galiyon Ka Raja"(1971) Starring Raaj Kumar, Mumtaz , Hema Malini. Produced by Kuljit Pal. The film was shelved when the cast fought with the director after shooting for the film for 1 week.

Starred in the shelved film "Mere Hum Safar" (1968). Starring Raaj Kumar, Meena Kumari, Mehmood, Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.

He is known for his work on Kaajal (1965), Waqt (1965) and Dil Ek Mandir (1963).

Starred in Freinds Film Units shelved film "Suhag Ke Phool".(1961). Starring Raaj Kumar,Meena Kumari.

Raaj Kumar was born on October 8, 1926 in Loralai, Baluchistan, British India as Kulbhushan Pandit.