Remembering Raaj Kumar

( 8th October 1926  to 3rd July  1996 )

'​चिनॉयशेठ, जिनके अपने घर शिशेंके हो, वो दुसरो पें पत्थर नही फेका करते '

Before 1970 dialogues of Hindi films were not much popular. The rehearsing of dialogues  by the film goers among themselves started on the emergence of Salim -Javed and the exchanging of dialogues of Zanjeer, Deewar and Sholay became part of daily life. But before all this happened there was only one actor who is today still remembered as ' King of Dialogue Delivery  ' and that is ' Raaj Kumar ......'

Raaj Kumar's first film was ' Rangeeli' in 1952. He did a few films thereafter but he rose to fame in 1957 by  his role in ' Mother India '. Raaj Kumar's confidence, bold dialogue delivery and stylish walk soon established him as an actor to be reckoned with.Having worked earlier as Sub Inspector in Mumbai Police for some time, Raaj Kumar used to deliver his dialogues with authoritative tone.He had his own fan base.. limited but intense. I remember some of them in my college days who used to watch ' Waqt' again and again just to listen to the above dialogue and the other famous one 'चिनॉयशेठ, छुरी बच्चों के  खेलनेकी चीज नही होती, हाथ कट जाये तो खून निकल आता है ....'

Raaj kumar was criticized that he is not suitable for emotional dialogue delivery. But he gave an apt reply to his critics in 'Pakeeza' by his famous dialogue ' आपके पांव देखे, बहोत हसीन है , इन्हे जमीनपर मत उतारीयेगा, मैले हो जायेंगे '. 

Raaj Kumar's  significant films include ' Paigham' ' Waqt ',' Dil Ek Mandir, Ujala, Kaajal, Unche Log, Humraaz, Heer Ranjha, Neel Kamal, Lal Patthar, Soudagar etc. He  received his first filmfare award as the best supporting actor for his film ' Dil ek Mandir and thereafter in the same category for his role in ' Waqt' 

 

Raaj Kumar breathed his last in 1996 and his era is over since long... but still I like to see him in the films ' Soudagar'  & ' Tiranga' which are frequently telecast on tv channels and listen to his dialogues 

'जानी, हम तुमको मारेंगे पर बंदूक भी हमारी होगी , गोली भी हमारी होगी, और वक़्त भी हमारा होगा.......'