Rajendra Nath

Rajendra Nath

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  • Name:
  • Rajendra Nath
  • Died:
  • February 13, 2008

Rajendra Nath Biography

Rajendra Nath Malhotra, popularly known as Rajendra Nath was a successful comedian during 60’s. He was the younger brother of villain of Bollywood, Prem Nath. Actor Rajindernath was a fixture in almost all of his early productions of Nasir Hussain. The first leading break to Bollywood was also given to him by Nasir. The movie was Dil dekhe dekho released in the year 1959. Follwing its success Rajendra Nath appeared in a series of Hussain movies like - Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961), Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963), Teesri Manzil (1967), Baharon Ke Sapne (1967), Pyar Ka Mausam (1969), Zabardast (1985) and Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981).

 

When Prem Nath went to Mumbai and joint films, younger brother too, decided to step into the same shoes. They were good friends of Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor of Kapoor family. Later their sister Krishna got married to showman Raj Kapoor. Their third brother Narendra Nath has also appeared in a few movies, commonly as a villain.  Rajendra Nath struggled to get roles in movies when he entered movies. But with the release of Dil dekhe dekho, he didn’t look back and became one of the shining stars among comedians. He has appeared with leading actors like Dharmendra and Rajendra Kumar in movies.  He played comic roles in almost 187 movies in his career of which his role in Hamrahi is a single exception, where he played negative role.  A few are supporting roles as well, including Jeevan Mrithyu and Dharkan. He played second lead in movies like "Vachan" and "Teen Bahuraniyan".

 

Though as per popularity Mehmood’s name comes first and Rajendra’s second, as per critics’ opinion, Rajendra Nath’s name comes first. His role in critically well acclaimed movie, Purab aur paschim needs special mention though his role didn’t include comic flavours as it does always. Mere Sanam and Phir Wahi Dil Laya Hoon are his most memorable roles. He has also appeared in Doordarshan serial Hum Paanch as Mr. Popat Lal. He has also worked in Nepalese and Punjabi movies.

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Updated: December 27, 2017

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