Rajendra Nath: From Comedy Star to Penniless Director

• Rajendra Nath, a veteran actor of the 60s and 70s, known for his comedy, starred in over 200 films alongside major stars like Dharmendra and Rishi Kapoor.
• He gained overnight stardom with the 1959 film 'Dil Deke Dekho', co-starring Asha Parekh, where his comic style was highly appreciated.
• Nath played Rishi Kapoor's brother-in-law in the 1982 blockbuster 'Prem Rog', with his dialogue "Radha Rabri Wala" becoming iconic.
• His career took a downturn after he ventured into filmmaking with 'Great Crasher' in 1974, starring Randhir Kapoor and Neetu Singh.
• The film went over budget due to exorbitant payments to cast and crew, leading to its shutdown and leaving Rajendra Nath millions in debt and penniless.

Why It Matters: Comedy star Rajendra Nath's career was ruined after a failed attempt at film direction left him penniless.