Mera Naam Joker

"The Show Must Go On..."

Dec 18 1970 N/A 3h 44m
Comedy, Drama

Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."

Plot

Raju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters, from his school days to the circus to the streets, he must always make people laugh and be happy, no matter how unhappy he is within. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on." Over six years in the making, "Mera Naam Joker" is Raj Kapoor's semi-autobiographical story of the life, love, and philosophy of an entertainer.

Written by

Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Manoj Kumar

Directed by

Raj Kapoor

Cast

Raj Kapoor, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal

Crew

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Production Countries

India

Production Companies

R.K. Films Ltd.

Languages

Awards

11 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
5,602
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA