Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Raj Kumar: From Police Sub-Inspector to Bollywood Star
Raj Kumar, originally a police officer, became a famous actor in Bollywood.
He was born in what is now Pakistan and started his career in the 1940s as a police officer.
His good looks and voice caught the attention of a director, leading him to movies.
He became a star with the movie 'Mother India.'
He acted in many successful films after that.
He was known for his unique dialogue delivery.
He unfortunately died in 1996 from cancer and was given a private funeral, as he requested.
Raj Kumar, originally Kulbhushan Pandit, left his police job to pursue acting.
He was born in Balochistan (now Pakistan) on October 8, 1926.
His breakthrough role came in the 1957 film 'Mother India'.
He gained stardom and acted in several blockbuster films.
Raj Kumar had requested a discreet funeral, which was carried out after his death in 1996.
- Who
- Raj Kumar, formerly known as Kulbhushan Pandit.
- What
- An actor's life and career in Bollywood.
- When
- Born on October 8, 1926, and died in 1996.
- Where
- Born in Balochistan (now Pakistan).
- Why
- He wanted a career in acting.
- Original Name
- Kulbhushan Pandit
- Birthplace
- Balochistan
- Former Occupation
- Sub-Inspector of Police
- Breakthrough Film
- Mother India (1957)
- Death Year
- 1996