Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Kidar Sharma's Slap and Raj Kapoor's Debut
Director Kidar Sharma, who was like a mentor to Raj Kapoor, slapped him for misbehaving on set.
The next day, he offered Raj his first film, Neel Kamal.
Sharma had to sell his home and wife's jewellery to make the film, and an old actress helped finance it with her savings.
Kidar Sharma slapped Raj Kapoor for disobedience on set
Sharma offered Raj his first film, Neel Kamal, the next day
Sharma sold his home and wife's jewellery to finance the film
Raj Kapoor cried when offered the lead role, asking for a comic part instead
An old actress, Naziya bi, helped finance the film with her savings
- Who
- Kidar Sharma, Raj Kapoor, Naziya bi
- What
- Sharma slapped Kapoor, offered him a film role, and struggled to finance the film
- When
- Back when Prithviraj Kapoor was worried about Raj's future
- Where
- On set of Prithviraj's film Gauri, later for Neel Kamal
- Why
- Sharma wanted to straighten Raj out, later offered him a role due to his potential
Sharma's Action
Kapoor's Reaction
Slap
Sharma's Action
Sharma slapped Kapoor for disobedience
Kapoor's Reaction
Kapoor didn't react initially
- Film
- Neel Kamal
- Raj Kapoor's Age
- Teenager
- Madhubala's Age
- 13