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Rajendra Kumar was an Indian film actor and producer who was active in Bollywood from the 1950s to the 1990s. He was born on 20 July 1929 in Sialkot, Punjab, British India. He was the son of a wealthy businessman. He attended the Government College in Lahore and graduated with a degree in English literature.
Rajendra Kumar made his debut in the film Hum Hindustani in 1960. He went on to appear in over 80 films, including classics such as Gharana, Dil Ek Mandir, Arzoo, Jhuk Gaya Aasman, and Upkar. He was known for his romantic roles and was often paired with actress Sadhana. He also produced several films, including Upkar, Jai Jawan Jai Kissan, and Dil Ek Mandir.
Rajendra Kumar was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 1969. He passed away on 12 July 1999 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
| Popular As |
Rajendra Kumar Tuli |
| Occupation |
actor,producer,miscellaneous |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
20 July, 1929 |
| Birthday |
20 July |
| Birthplace |
Sialkot, Punjab, British India |
| Date of death |
29 July, 1999 |
| Died Place |
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality |
India |
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Rajendra Kumar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Rajendra Kumar height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .
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| Height |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
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Who Is Rajendra Kumar's Wife?
His wife is Shukla (? - ?) ( 3 children)
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| Wife |
Shukla (? - ?) ( 3 children) |
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Rajendra Kumar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rajendra Kumar worth at the age of 70 years old? Rajendra Kumar’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from India. We have estimated
Rajendra Kumar's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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In 2006, daughter Dimple had announced a documentary she was going to release on her father. The documentary would feature a sit down interview Rajendra Kumar did before he passed away. The footage has never been released.
Daughter Kajal (Tulsi) married multi billionaire NRI Hari Chellaram in February 1993. They have one son. Kajal is now more known as Tulsi Chellaram. She currently resides in Hong Kong. Kajal (Tulsi) was born in 1962/63. She is a devotee of Swami Muktananda. Her husband Hari Chellaram was engaged to famous pop singer Nazia Hassan in the 1980's. Hari Chellaram is from the famous Chellaram family in Nigeria. His brother include Suresh (who is married to Kavita Chellaram CEO, Arthouse Contemporary Ltd.; Founder, Arthouse Foundation). Suresh Chellaram is also a part owner of the Rajasthan Royal's. Suresh is the brother in law of Lalit Modi. Pishu Chellaram is also another brother. The Chellaram family are a wealthy Sindhi family involved in the manufacturing and shipping in Nigeria. They have made it several times to the Forbes magazine list.
Grandson Karam Patel (Rapper Dirty Grim) , son of daughter Dimple Patel, was born on April 9, 1990.
Wanted daughter Kajaal to marry Sanjay Dutt in 1986.
Starred in the shelved movie "Our India" (Hello Darling)(1982). Starring Rajendra Kumar,Kumar Gaurav,Padmini Kholapure,Utpal Dutt, Amrish Puri, Music Laxmikant Pyarelal, Produced by Sohan Singh and N.S. Bhalla, Written and Directed by R.K.Nayyar .
Starred in the shelved film Raviraj Films "Aawara Raju" (1977) Starring Rajendra Kumar,Randhir Kapoor, Nutan, Rekha, Ranjeet. Music by RD Burman.Directed by Firoz Chinoy.
Starred in the shelved film Meena Films International "Virodhi" (1976). Starring Rajendra Kumar,Jeetendra, Asha Parekh,Vidya Sinha,Ajit,Devan Verma, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Directed by Arabind Sen.
Starred in the shelved movie J.J. Films "Yaari Dosti"(1975) Starring Rajendra Kumar, Pran, Yogita Bali,Zarina Wahab,Music by Ravindra Jain, Directed by B. Subash.
Starred in the shelved movie Dimple Films "Mr & Mrs.420" (1974) Starring Rajendra Kumar, Hema Malini,Om Prakash, Ajit, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Produced Naresh Kumar,Directed by Sikander Khanna.
He was cast in Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959) opposite Asha Parekh, who was making her debut as a heroine. A few days later, the director fired Parekh claiming she wasn't star material and replaced her with Ameeta, who cut her fee in half to secure the role. Soon, Nasir Hussain cast Parekh in Dil Deke Dekho (1959), which made her a huge star. Kumar was cast opposite her in Gharana (1961), and this time she was successfully retained, and the film became a huge hit. He would forever refer to her as Bhagyalakshmi (meaning "the-ever-lucky-one"), since he saw her go from a flop heroine to a screen icon instantly.
He attained fame in 'Mother India' during 1957, playing the son of Nargis Dutt. He went on to star in many movies, most of them successful, and earned the nickname of 'Jubilee Kumar'. He got married to Shukla, and they subsequently became parents of three children, a boy, Manoj, who would subsequently be an actor in his own rights and be re-named Kumar Gaurav, and two daughters. After offers stopped on lead roles, he turned to character roles, as well as became a producer. He was successful in launching his son's career in 'Love Story'. His son's marriage was initially arranged with Reema, the daughter of Raj Kapoor, but things did not work out, and his son went on to get married to Sunil and Nargis Dutt's daughter, Namrata, and shortly thereafter he became grandfather of Saachi and Siya. He also produced another successful movie 'Naam', the star-cast included his son, and Sanjay Dutt. He attained a PHD and had a title of 'Doctor' prefixed to his name.
After the turbulent years of partition, at the age of 21, Rajendra got his first break in 'Jogan' during 1950.
Rajendra was born in the Punjabi-speaking Tuli family on July 12, 1929, in Sialkot, British India (now located in Pakistan).
