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Biography
Raaj Kumar [born Kulbhushan Pandit, Loralai, Baluchistan, British India (present-day Balochistan, Pakistan)] was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi films. He worked as a sub-inspector under Bombay Police before entering the film industry. He made his acting debut in Rangeeli (1952). Some of his notable films include Mother India (1957), Waqt (1965), Pakeezah (1972), Heer Ranjha (1970), and Kshatriya (1993). He had a successful career spanning several decades and was recognized for his unique acting style.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards
Filmography12 titles

Rishte Naate
1965
1965

Muqaddar Ka Faisla
1987as Pandit Krishnakant
1987as Pandit Krishnakant

Dharam Kanta
1982
1982

Be-Reham
1980as Police Officer Chopra
1980as Police Officer Chopra

Paigham
1959as Ram Lal
1959as Ram Lal

Lal Patthar
1971
1971

Mother India
1957as Shamu
1957as Shamu

Waqt
1965as Raju
1965as Raju

Oonche Log
1965as Inspector Shreekant
1965as Inspector Shreekant

Pakeezah
1972as Salim Ahmed Khan
1972as Salim Ahmed Khan

Tirangaa
1993as Brigadier Suryadev Singh
1993as Brigadier Suryadev Singh

Neel Kamal
1968as Chitrasen
1968as Chitrasen