Raj Kapoor mortgaged his wife's bangles for his ambitious film Mera Naam Joker. He refused Manoj Kumar's suggestion to edit the movie's lengthy runtime.
The filmmaker remained passionate about his vision despite significant financial risks. Mera Naam Joker's box office failure led to substantial debt for Raj Kapoor.
His dedication mirrored Manoj Kumar's commitment to his own film Kranti.
This story was reported by The Times of India. Read the full coverage at The Times of India.
