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Mera Naam Joker is the most ambitious film directed by Raj Kapoor. It is a semi-autobiographical film about the life of a clown who believes that the world is a stage and his role is to entertain despite his inner sorrows. This self-reflexive film follows Raju, played by Raj Kapoor himself, who looks at three pivotal stages of his life- his adolescence, first love, and disillusionment in adulthood. Though considered a magnum opus in retrospect, Mera Naam Joker was a commercial failure upon its release, primarily due to its original lengthy runtime, which could have alienated the Indian audiences. The failure was a huge financial setback for Raj Kapoor as well as RK Studios, bringing it to the verge of bankruptcy. A decade later, a shorter version found success, particularly abroad. In Russia, it was released in three parts and became a cultural phenomenon, making it a massive hit. The film tackles profound social issues, including the transient nature of fame, the loneliness of artists, and the universal human desire for love and acceptance. Though initially not heralded, Mera Naam Joker is now recognised as a classic, ahead of its time in both scope and emotional depth.
Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Song Synopsis Booklet
Karmakar, Radhu (Cinematographer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Photographic Still
Karmakar, Radhu (Cinematographer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Lobby Card
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
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Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Photographic Still mounted on Lobby Card
Mera Naam Joker is the most ambitious film directed by Raj Kapoor. It is a semi-autobiographical film about the life of a clown who believes that the world is a stage and his role is to entertain despite his inner sorrows. This self-reflexive film follows Raju, played by Raj Kapoor himself, who looks at three pivotal stages of his life- his adolescence, first love, and disillusionment in adulthood. Though considered a magnum opus in retrospect, Mera Naam Joker was a commercial failure upon its release, primarily due to its original lengthy runtime, which could have alienated the Indian audiences. The failure was a huge financial setback for Raj Kapoor as well as R. Studios, bringing it to the verge of bankruptcy. A decade later, a shorter version found success, particularly...
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मेरा नाम जोकर सिर्फ़ फ़िल्म नहीं, राज कपूर का सपना था। उनके सिनेमाई करियर की सबसे महत्वाकांक्षी फ़िल्म। आत्मकथात्मक रंग लिये मेरा नाम जोकर की कहानी एक ऐसे जोकर के जीवन की कथा है, जिसका विश्वास है कि ये दुनिया एक रंगमंच है और यहाँ उसकी भूमिका अपने ग़म भुलाकर दूसरों के चेहरों पर हँसी लाना है। किरदार की भीतरी दुनिया को कथा का विषय बनाती यह फ़िल्म जोकर के किरदार में नायक राजू (राज कपूर) के जीवन और प्रेम की कथा को तीन महत्वपूर्ण चरणों में बाँटकर सुनाती है। जीवन के ये तीन पड़ाव हैं - तरुणाई में प्रेम का अंकुर फूटना, जवानी का पहला प्यार और प्रौढ़ अवस्था में मिला मोहभंग। हालाँकि बाद में इसे फ़िल्मकार की एक महान कृति मानकर देखा जाने लगा, लेकिन अपनी रिलीज़ के समय मेरा नाम जोकर को घोर व्यावसायिक असफलता का सामना करना पड़ा था। इसके पीछे एक बड़ी वजह रिलीज़ के समय फ़िल्म की चार घंटे से अधिक लम्बी अवधि को माना गया। भारतीय दर्शक इतनी लम्बी फ़िल्में देखने के आदी नहीं थे। यह फ़िल्मकार राज कपूर की नाकामयाबी तो थी ही, आरके स्टूडियो के लिए भी एक बहुत बड़ा आर्थिक झटका थी। यहाँ तक कि स्टूडियो दिवालिया होने की कगार पर आ गया था। इसके एक दशक बाद फ़िल्म को...
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Karmakar, Radhu (Cinematographer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Lobby Card
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Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Song-Synopsis Booklet
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Full Sheet Poster
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Full Sheet Poster
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Full Sheet Poster
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Kapoor, Raj (Producer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Showcard
Karmakar, Radhu (Cinematographer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Photographic Still Mounted on Lobby Card
Karmakar, Radhu (Cinematographer), Mera Naam Joker, 1970 | Photographic Still
