Raaj Kumar
Indian actor
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About Raaj Kumar
Raaj Kumar was among the greatest actors ever to have graced Indian cinema. Born Kulbhushan Pandit, he went by the screen name Raaj Kumar to follow in the footsteps of early Hindi film legends.
The legendary actor had a lengthy and distinguished career that spanned over four decades and was regarded as one of the most important personalities of India's 'Golden Era of Cinema’.
He made his screen debut in the film "Rangili." He was a multi-talented actor who could play a variety of roles with equal energy and effectiveness. He was best known for his notable part in several successful films and television series such as "Hindustan Ki Kasam", "God And Gun", "Mere Huzoor", and "Nausherwan-E-Adil".
Family
He was married to Gayatri Raajkumar.
He had three children namely Puru Raaj Kumar, Vastavikta, and Panini Raajkumar
He was an offspring of Jagdishwar Nath Pandit and Dhanraj Rani Pandit.
He was raised together with siblings Mahindernath Pandit, Anand Babi Pandit, and Jeevanlal Pandit
Alma mater
Filmfare Awards - "Best Supporting Actor" - winner (1964 and 1966)
Trivia
He worked as a police officer before his acting career.
Death
He died after battling throat cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Raaj Kumar
When is his birthday?
Raaj Kumar's birthday is on October 8, 1926.
In how many days is his birthday?
Raaj Kumar's birthday is in 259 days
How old was Raaj Kumar when he died?
He was 69 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 3, 1996.
How old would he be today?
Raaj Kumar would be 98 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Raaj Kumar from?
He was born in Balochistan, British India (now Pakistan).