Raaj Kumar

Raaj Kumar [born Kulbhushan Pandit, Loralai, Baluchistan, British India (present-day Balochistan, Pakistan)] was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi films. He worked as a sub-inspector under Bombay Police before entering the film industry. He made his acting debut in Rangeeli (1952). Some of his notable films include Mother India (1957), Waqt (1965), Pakeezah (1972), Heer Ranjha (1970), and Kshatriya (1993). He had a successful career spanning several decades and was recognized for his unique acting style.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1926-10-08 · Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan
- Died
- 1996-07-03
Known for
- Mother India (1957) — Shamu
- Pakeezah (1972) — Salim Ahmed Khan
- Saudagar (1991) — Rajeshwar Singh
- Tirangaa (1993) — Brigadier Suryadev Singh
- Waqt (1965) — Raju
- Ujala (1959) — Kalu
- Oonche Log (1965) — Inspector Shreekant
- Marte Dam Tak (1987) — S.I. Rane / Rana
- Mere Huzoor (1968) — Nawab Salim
- Neel Kamal (1968) — Chitrasen
- Mohabbat Ke Dushman (1988) — Rehmat Khan
- Heer Raanjha (1970) — Ranjha
- Hamraaz (1967) — Captain Rajesh
- Bulundi (1981) — Professor Satish Khurana
- Raaj Tilak (1984) — Samadh Khan
- Suryaa: An Awakening (1989) — Collector Rajpal Chauhan