Director Adapted Comics for Two Blockbuster Films with Son and Brother, Causing a Box Office Sensation
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Raj Kapoor's Comeback: From Debt to Blockbusters with Son & Brother
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News18•19-03-2026, 22:29
Raj Kapoor's Comeback: From Debt to Blockbusters with Son & Brother
•Raj Kapoor faced severe debt after 'Mera Naam Joker' and 'Kal Aaj Aur Kal' flopped, leading to depression.
•He directed 'Bobby' with son Rishi Kapoor, inspired by a comic book teenage romance, to clear his debts.
•Despite financial constraints, Raj Kapoor cast family members and close friend Pran, who worked for Re. 1.
•'Bobby' became a blockbuster, earning 4.90 crores on a 30 lakh budget, clearing all his debts.
•Following 'Bobby's' success, he made 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' with brother Shashi Kapoor, inspired by Lata Mangeshkar's comment, which became a cult classic despite average box office performance.
