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Raj Kapoor Mortgaged Krishna's Bangles for Mera Naam Joker, Revealed Nargis 'Betrayed' Him
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 15:47
Raj Kapoor Mortgaged Krishna's Bangles for Mera Naam Joker, Revealed Nargis 'Betrayed' Him
- •Raj Kapoor mortgaged Krishna Kapoor's gold bangles to finance his ambitious film Mera Naam Joker, which faced severe financial setbacks and initially failed at the box office.
- •Raj Kapoor candidly discussed his relationships, stating, "My wife is not my actress and my actress is not my wife," separating his home life with Krishna from his professional and personal involvement with actresses like Nargis.
- •He claimed Nargis "betrayed" him by marrying Sunil Dutt, expressing deep emotional distress over her decision to move on.
- •Krishna Kapoor endured Raj Kapoor's extramarital affairs, even moving out with her children during his involvement with Vyjayanthimala, as recalled by their son Rishi Kapoor.
- •Despite the challenges, Krishna Raj Kapoor remained married to Raj Kapoor until his death in 1988, embodying a significant presence in his life and cinematic legacy.
Key Questions Answered
Raj Kapoor mortgaged his wife Krishna's gold bangles to raise money and complete his ambitious, long-in-production film Mera Naam Joker, which faced severe financial strain during its making.
Raj Kapoor drew a strict line between his personal and professional life, famously stating that his wife was not his actress and his actress was not his wife, allowing both roles to occupy separate, non-conflicting spaces.
Krishna Kapoor temporarily left the family home and moved into Mumbai's Natraj Hotel with her children when Raj Kapoor became involved with Vyjayanthimala.
