SANGEET KA SAFAR HAVE SAD NEWS.



Wednesday, February 13, 2008 23:11 [IST]
Mumbai: Rajendra Nath, popular Hindi film comedian of the 1960s and 1970s who was better known as Popatlal, died late on Wednesday at his home here. He was 78.

Rajendra Nath, who had essayed comic roles in almost all movies starring Shammi Kapoor of the 60s, was ailing for a long time. He breathed his last in his Khar home in northwest Mumbai. He had acted in many films in Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and also in South Indian movies.

Rajendra Nath got a break with a small comic role in I S Johar's Hum Sab Chor Hain (1956), with Shammi Kapoor and Nalini Jaywant in the lead. He played the role of a buffoon called Popatlal in Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, and the character became so popular that it soon became synonymous with the actor.



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By ani
Thursday Feb 14 2:45 PM
Mumbai, Feb.14 (ANI): Popular Hindi film comedian of yesteryears Rajendra Nath, who died in Mumbai on Wednesday evening after prolonged illness at the age of 76, was cremated today.
His funeral and cremation was attended by several prominent personalities of the Indian film industry.
The actor had been suffering from breathing problems for the last several days and his end came at his residence in suburban Khar.
Rajendra Nath began his career in 1938 with Hindi film 'Vachan' and went on to act in movies like 'Patanga', 'Hum Sab Chor Hain' and 'Dil Deke Dekho'.
His role of Popatlal in the 1961 box-office hit 'Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai' became a big hit and the title of Popatlal stuck to him.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh condoled the actor's death and said "Rajendra Nath regaled film lovers across generations with his typical sense of comic timing". (ANI)



DHALL

i wish peace for his soul

I like him very much...He is a great comedian..

After Mehmood we lost one more great comedian...

May his soul rest in peace...


Subir

really sad news.

Rajender nath's name makes one recall all those movies of 60s of Shami, rajendra kumar etc.

He was integral part of those movies. I specially recall the way he used to jump while doing his comedy stunts.


Its reallly sad tht media didnt cared to write abt these people laterz, when they were not so active. .

Miss u always

With prayers


Regards

Sonu

So very true. I remember the old timers talking about "Popatlal" the character he played in Jab Pyar Kisi se Hota Hai. Again, his comedy on "Hamam" soap there is also memorable. Before that in 1958 he had a comedy stint in DIL DEKE DEKHO where his encounter with the donkeys was hilarious. In PHIR WOHI DIL LAYA HOON (1963) and MERE SANAM (1964) also he had a major role.

It was a treat to watch him doing his antics of pulling up his trousers, or falling in the muck or sitting on a cake and some such things. He looked so harmless and sort of brought a warmth to his role and made the audience sit at ease and watch bufoonery. Those roles were always such that enhanced the prestigate of the main hero unlike the roles of other comedians who were sometimes able to outdo the heroes in the same movies.

I'm sure the younger generations too would love his comic roles in the old movies. His death is indeed saddening.

sangeet ka safar have list his movies Rajendra Nath ji


Megha (1996) [Actor .... Professor] (uncredited)
Jai Vikraanta (1995) [Actor .... Cockfight referee]
Tum Karo Vaada (1993) [Actor .... Himalay]
Bekhudi (1992) [Actor .... Rambhau alias Rambo]
Nishchaiy (1992) [Actor]
... aka Nishchay (India: Hindi title: video box title)
Bol Radha Bol (1992) [Actor .... Blindman]
Aakhri Cheekh (1991) [Actor]
... aka The Final Scream (India: English title)
Ajooba (1991) [Actor .... Citizen]
... aka Chyornyj prints Adzhuba (Soviet Union: Russian title)
Farishtay (1991) [Actor]
Naamcheen (1991) [Actor .... Victim of multiple assaults]
Shankara (1991) [Actor]
Zimmedaaar (1990) [Actor .... Press Editor]
Pyar Ka Karz (1990) [Actor .... Doctor]
Shandaar (1990) [Actor]

Clerk (1989) [Actor .... S.P. Lal]
Dost Garibon Ka (1989) [Actor]
Main Tera Dushman (1989) [Actor .... Havaldas Shustiram]
Be Lagaam (1988) [Actor]
Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) [Actor .... Parmeshwar Shiv Rama Krishnan]
... aka The Temple of Love
Peechha Karro (1988) [Actor .... Vijay's Dad]
Raj Kapoor (1987) [Actor .... Himself (during funeral)]
Dak Bangla (1987) [Actor] (as Rajinder Nath)
... aka Rest House (India: English title: informal title)
Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha (1986) [Actor .... Fauja Singh]
Ghar Sansar (1986) [Actor .... Police Inspector]
... aka Homelife
Babu (1985) [Actor .... Lalaji/Money lender]
Telephone (1985/I) [Actor]
Baadal (1985) [Actor .... Sharbati]
Zabardast (1985) [Actor .... Monty] (as Rajinder Nath)
Rahi Badal Gaye (1985) [Actor .... Raghunathan] (as Rajendernath)
Lava (1985) [Actor .... Santosh]
... aka Lavaa (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Haveli (1985) [Actor .... Havaldar Hingorani] (as Rajandernath)
... aka The Mansion (India: English title)
Purana Mandir (1984) [Actor .... Sardar Murdhar Singh] (as Rajinder Nath)
... aka The Old Temple (India: English title)
Phulwari (1984) [Actor .... Doctor]
Yaadgaar (1984) [Actor]
Meri Adalat (1984) [Actor]
Mera Faisla (1984) [Actor .... Jaleel]
Shapath (1984) [Actor .... Havaldar]
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983) [Actor .... Wedding Guest]
Justice Chaudhury (1983) [Actor .... Alexander's girlfriend's dad]
Woh Jo Hasina (1983) [Actor]
Sun Meri Laila (1983) [Actor .... Waiter]
Haadsaa (1983) [Actor]
Main Awara Hoon (1983) [Actor .... Sardar Trilochan]
Sun Sajna (1982) [Actor .... Girdhari (Hippie)]
Prem Rog (1982) [Actor .... Radha's husband]
... aka Love Sickness (International: English title)
Tumhare Bina (1982) [Actor .... Truck driver]
... aka Tumhaare Bina (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
... aka Without You
Apradhi Kaun? (1982) [Actor .... Parmanand]
... aka Who Is the Criminal? (India: English title)
Tahalka (1982) [Actor .... Lifeguard at swimming pool]
Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai (1981) [Actor .... Driver (Guest Appearance)]
Hotel (1981) [Actor .... Popatlal (Film-maker)]
Harjaee (1981) [Actor .... Dr. Punjabi]
... aka Harjai (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Dahshat (1981) [Actor .... Dr. Radheshyam Bakshi] (uncredited)
... aka Terror (India: English title)
Biwi-O-Biwi: The Fun-Film (1981) [Actor .... Veer Singh] (as Rajinder Nath)
... aka Biwi-O-Biwi (India: Hindi title: short title)
Mangalsutra (1981) [Actor .... Mohan's Munim]
Aas Paas (1981) [Actor .... Seth Ramiklal]
Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981) [Actor .... Nath] (uncredited)
Waqt Ki Deewar (1981) [Actor .... (Guest Appearance)]
The Burning Train (1980) [Actor .... Pandit Shambhunath]
Saboot (1980) [Actor .... Constable Dukhiram] (as Rajendranath)
... aka The Evidence (India: English title)
Ek Baar Kaho (1980) [Actor .... Tooto Singh]
Guest House (1980) [Actor .... Bawra] (uncredited)
Jazbaat (1980) [Actor .... Kulwant Singh]
Shadi Se Pahale (1980) [Actor]
Yari Dushmani (1980) [Actor]

Ahimsa (1979) [Actor]
Raadha Aur Seeta (1979) [Actor .... Dholuram]
Dada (1979) [Actor .... Alibhai Motorwala]
Jatt Punjabi (1979) [Actor]
Sunayana (1979) [Actor .... Lion-tamer: Shamsher]
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) [Actor .... Mr. Malpani]
Chor Ho To Aisa (1978) [Actor .... Gobar Ganesh]
Nasbandi (1978) [Self]
Ali Baba (1976) [Actor]
Naach Uthe Sansaar (1976) [Actor .... Trithu]
Zid (1976) [Actor]
Julie (1975) [Actor .... Rahim (Store Owner)]
Chhoti Si Baat (1975) [Actor .... Maunibaba]
... aka A Little Affair
... aka A Trifle
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty (1975) [Actor]
Rafoo Chakkar (1975) [Actor .... S. Manglani's son]
... aka The Runaways
Saazish (1975) [Actor]
Sunehra Sansar (1975) [Actor .... Prof. Ravin Bose]
Resham Ki Dori (1974) [Actor]
... aka The Silk Thread
Patthar Aur Payal (1974) [Actor .... Shankar Dayal]
Geetaa Mera Naam (1974) [Actor .... Man who wins lottery]
... aka My Name Is Geeta
Hum Rahi (1974) [Actor]
Sacha Mera Roop Hai (1974) [Actor]
Jwar Bhata (1973) [Actor .... Anokhi]
Chhalia (1973) [Actor]
Ek Kunwari Ek Kunwara (1973) [Actor .... Bhola]
Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) [Actor .... Gopuram Sharma] (as Rajindernath)
Keemat (1973) [Actor .... Rajendra Nath]
Nafrat (1973) [Actor .... Pyarelal]
Dharkan (1972) [Actor .... Inspector Darshan K. Lal]
Ek Bar Mooskura Do (1972) [Actor]
Jeet (1972) [Actor .... Bablu]
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) [Actor .... Rajan] (as Rajender Nath)
... aka My Life Partner
Sazaa (1972) [Actor]
Haré Raama Haré Krishna (1971) [Actor .... Toofan]
... aka Praise Rama Praise Krishna
Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971) [Actor .... Whiskey] (as Rajinder Nath)
Albela (1971) [Actor]
Ek Paheli (1971) [Actor .... Rocky]
Elaan (1971) [Actor .... Shyam]
Jawan Mohabbat (1971) [Actor .... Tommy]
Ladki Pasand Hai (1971) [Actor]
Main Sunder Hoon (1971) [Actor .... Director (film "Biwi Ka Ghulam")] (uncredited)
Maryada (1971) [Actor]
Mela (1971) [Actor .... Bansilal]
Patanga (1971) [Actor]
Aan Milo Sajna (1970) [Actor .... Muft Ram Mauji]
Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970) [Actor .... Romeo] (as Rajinder Nath)
The Train (1970/I) [Actor .... Pyarelal]
Dharti (1970) [Actor .... Dikki]
Ehsan (1970) [Actor .... Kapil]
Holi Ayee Re (1970) [Actor]
... aka The Festival of Colours Has Come
Inspector (1970) [Actor]
Jeevan Mrityu (1970) [Actor .... Prem Prakash]
... aka Life and Death
Maharaja (1970) [Actor]
Mera Naam Joker (1970) [Actor .... Circus Surgeon]
... aka My Name Is Joker (USA: informal literal title)
My Love (1970) [Actor .... Tom Genda] (as Rajindernath)
Purab Aur Pachhim (1970) [Actor .... Shankar]
Rootha Na Karo (1970) [Actor .... Anil]

Anmol Moti (1969) [Actor]
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1969) [Actor .... Sadhuram Sood] (as Rajinder Nath)
Bandhan (1969/I) [Actor .... Ram Vaidraj]
... aka The Bond
Beti (1969) [Actor .... Deepak]
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) [Actor .... Ram Bharose Agnihotri] (as Rajinder Nath)
Intaquam (1969) [Actor .... Pyarelal] (as Rajindernath)
... aka Inteqam (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Prince (1969) [Actor .... Vilayatiram]
Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) [Actor .... Fake Jhatpat Singh]
Raja Saab (1969) [Actor .... Pratap Singh]
Shart (1969) [Actor .... Johnny/Malhotra] (as Rajinder Nath)
Vishwas (1969) [Actor .... Nandlal]
Gauri (1968) [Actor .... Radheshyam]
Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968) [Actor .... Hanuman Singh] (as Rajinder Nath)
Man Ka Meet (1968) [Actor]
Parivaar (1968) [Actor]
Spy in Rome (1968) [Actor .... Agent 005 Bulbul] (as Rajindernath)
Teen Bahuraniyan (1968) [Actor .... Kanhaiya]
Vaasna (1968) [Actor]
Aamne Samne (1967) [Actor]
... aka Face to Face (International: English title: informal title)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) [Actor .... Pandu]
Chhotisi Mulaqat (1967) [Actor .... Sam Kapoor aka Sam Cooper]
An Evening in Paris (1967) [Actor .... Sardar Makhan Singh]
... aka Paris Ki Ek Shyam (India: Hindi title)
Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan (1967) [Actor .... Jimmy] (as Rajinder Nath)
Johar in Bombay (1967) [Actor .... Gulu]
Latt Saheb (1967) [Actor]
... aka Lat Sahib (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966) [Actor .... Anmol Ratan]
Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare (1966) [Actor .... Shibbu]
Sagaai (1966) [Actor .... Hariram 'Harry']
Tasveer (1966) [Actor]
Janwar (1965) [Actor .... Chintu] (as Rajindernath)
... aka Jaanwar (India: Hindi title: video title)
... aka Janwaar (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Mere Sanam (1965) [Actor .... Pyare] (as Rajindernath)
... aka My Beloved (International: English title)
Poonam Ki Raat (1965) [Actor]
Saheli (1965) [Actor]
Rajkumar (1964) [Actor .... Kapil/Jagat Ram]
... aka Raaj Kumar (USA: DVD box title)
Beti Bete (1964) [Actor] (as Rajinder Nath)
Gazal (1964) [Actor .... Dr. Nawab Mehmood Ali Khan] (as Rajindernath)
Ji Chahta Hai (1964) [Actor]
Majboor (1964) [Actor]
Hamrahi (1963) [Actor .... Hanuman Sharma] (as Rajendernath)
Holiday in Bombay (1963) [Actor .... Gautam Nath] (as Rajinder Nath)
Mujhe Jeene Do (1963) [Actor]
... aka Cry for Life
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) [Actor .... Difu]
Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963) [Actor .... Captain Ranjeet 'Ronny']
... aka In Front of Your House
Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963) [Actor .... Kewel Kapoor]
Aarti (1962) [Actor .... Jeevan]
Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) [Actor]
Jhoola (1962) [Actor .... Madhu]
Main Shadi Karne Chala (1962) [Actor]
Prem Patra (1962) [Actor .... Kedar]
... aka Love Letter (International: English title)
Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961) [Actor .... Popat Lal/Charlie]
Bindya (1960) [Actor .... Chandan]
... aka Bindiya (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Ghunghat (1960) [Actor]
Usne Kaha Tha (1960) [Actor]

Dil Deke Dekho (1959) [Actor .... Kailash]
Shararat (1959) [Actor]
Samundar (1957) [Actor]
Ham Sab Chor Hain (1956) [Actor]
... aka Hum Sab Chor Hain (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Shatranj (1956) [Actor]

Rajendra Nath, had essayed comic roles in almost all movies starring Shammi Kapoor of the 60s...
Rajendra Nath got a break with a small comic role in I.S. Johar's 'Hum Sab Chor Hain' (1956), with Shammi Kapoor and Nalini Jaywant in the lead....

Celebrating his 75th Birthday with family n friends in 2006
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Sad news!

He happened to sit on my seat in Indian Airlines like more than a decade ago,
I smiled and pointed him his correct seat for which he was a bit embarrassed and angry at the air-hostess for the error.
He smiled at me and said "Sorry Beta".

I had the honor of talking to this comedy legend, 5 minute ke liye hi sahi.
I always thought his name was Popatlal, until recently when I was corrected by a friend.
I was accompanied by my father who had a long chat with him throughout the journey.