Raj Kapoor mortgaged wife Krishna's gold bangles to make 'Mera Naam Joker': 'Manoj Kumar thought the film was long and wanted to edit it'
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.
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.
