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==Early life and family==
==Early life and family==
Rajendra Nath was born on 8 June 1931 in [[Tikamgarh]], which is now in [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajendranath – Memories|url=https://cineplot.com/rajendranath-memories/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cineplot.com|language=en-US|quote=I was born on June 8, 1931, in Tikamgarh state, which is now in Madhya Pradesh. My father, Kartarnath, was the I.G. of Police in Riva state.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title="Meri Lottery Lag Jaane Waali Hai" : Rajendra Nath|url=https://www.cinemaazi.com/feature/meri-lottery-lag-jaane-waali-hai-rajendra-nath|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cinemaazi|language=en|quote=Rajendra Nath Malhotra’s family was originally from Peshawar. His father was a higher cadre police officer during British Raj who spent most of his service time in different Indian states. Rajendra Nath Malhotra was born on 8th June 1931 in the town of Tikamgarh in Madhya Prant (now Madhya Pradesh). He completed his schooling in Rewa. Congress leader Arjun Singh was Rajendra Nath’s classmate and close friend.}}</ref> His family was from the Karimpura locality of [[Peshawar]] but settled in [[Jabalpur]] in Madhya Pradesh. He studied at Darbar College, [[Rewa, India|Rewa]], where [[Arjun Singh (politician, born 1930)|Arjun Singh]] (a Congress politician) and R.P. Agarwal were his classmates.<ref name=":0" />
Rajendra Nath was born on 8 June 1931 in [[Tikamgarh]], which is now in [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rajendranath – Memories|url=https://cineplot.com/rajendranath-memories/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cineplot.com|language=en-US|quote=I was born on June 8, 1931, in Tikamgarh state, which is now in Madhya Pradesh. My father, Kartarnath, was the I.G. of Police in Riva state.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title="Meri Lottery Lag Jaane Waali Hai" : Rajendra Nath|url=https://www.cinemaazi.com/feature/meri-lottery-lag-jaane-waali-hai-rajendra-nath|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cinemaazi|language=en|quote=Rajendra Nath Malhotra’s family was originally from Peshawar. His father was a higher cadre police officer during British Raj who spent most of his service time in different Indian states. Rajendra Nath Malhotra was born on 8th June 1931 in the town of Tikamgarh in Madhya Prant (now Madhya Pradesh). He completed his schooling in Rewa. Congress leader Arjun Singh was Rajendra Nath’s classmate and close friend.}}</ref> His family was from the Karimpura locality of [[Peshawar]] but settled in [[Jabalpur]] in Madhya Pradesh. He studied at Darbar College, [[Rewa, India|Rewa]], where [[Arjun Singh (politician, born 1930)|Arjun Singh]] (a Congress politician) and R.P. Agarwal were his classmates.<ref name=":0" />


Rajendra's elder brother [[Prem Nath]] went to Mumbai and became an actor, so Rajendra joined him in 1949. They were good friends of [[Raj Kapoor]] and [[Shashi Kapoor]]. Rajendra and Prem's sister Krishna married actor-director [[Raj Kapoor]].<ref>[http://passionforcinema.com/farewell-rajendra-nath-laughter-has-left-the-building/ Farewell Rajendra Nath : Laughter has left the building] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080708205019/http://passionforcinema.com/farewell-rajendra-nath-laughter-has-left-the-building/|date=8 July 2008}} ''passionforcinema'', 13 February 2008.</ref> He had also another brother [[Narendra Nath]] who also became an actor who usually played some villain's role in the movies.
Rajendra's elder brother [[Prem Nath]] went to Mumbai to became an actor and Rajendra joined him in 1949. They were good friends of [[Raj Kapoor]] and [[Shashi Kapoor]]. Rajendra and Prem's sister Krishna married actor-director [[Raj Kapoor]].<ref>[http://passionforcinema.com/farewell-rajendra-nath-laughter-has-left-the-building/ Farewell Rajendra Nath : Laughter has left the building] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080708205019/http://passionforcinema.com/farewell-rajendra-nath-laughter-has-left-the-building/|date=8 July 2008}} ''passionforcinema'', 13 February 2008.</ref> He had also another brother [[Narendra Nath]] who also became an actor who usually played some villain's role in the movies.


Rajendra, who was little interested in studies, quit college and landed in Bombay to work in films like his brother. He did some plays at [[Prithvi Theatre|Prithvi theatre]] like Pathan and Shakuntala. It was here that he became close to Shammi Kapoor.
Rajendra, who wasn't very interested in studies, quit college and landed in Bombay to work in films like his brother. He did some plays at [[Prithvi Theatre|Prithvi theatre]] like Pathan and Shakuntala. It was here that he became close to Shammi Kapoor.


==Career==
==Career==
Initially Rajendra struggled to get roles till [[Sashadhar Mukherjee]] offered him a comedian's role in ''[[Dil Deke Dekho]]'', a film directed by [[Nasir Hussain]], starring [[Shammi Kapoor]] and [[Asha Parekh]]. Rajendra Nath along with Asha Parekh were a regular feature in many Nasir Hussain films like ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]'', ''[[Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai]]'', ''[[Baharon Ke Sapne]]'' and ''[[Pyar Ka Mausam]]''. He also played a villain's role in ''Hamrahi'' opposite Shashikala whose character he kills. He has done 187 movies. He was one of the most famous comedians. His best role as comedian was in ''[[Mere Sanam]]'' and  ''Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon''. He also played the role of Hero/Second Lead in "Vachan" and "Teen Bahuraniyan". He played supporting roles in films like ''Dharkan'' by Devendra Goel and ''[[Jeevan Mrityu]]'' by Rajshri Productions. He played a buffoon called Popatlal in ''[[Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai]]'', and since then the name became synonymous with Rajendra Nath. He used this name in the TV series ''[[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]]''.
Initially Rajendra struggled to get roles till [[Sashadhar Mukherjee]] offered him a comedian's role in ''[[Dil Deke Dekho]]'', a film directed by [[Nasir Hussain]], starring [[Shammi Kapoor]] and [[Asha Parekh]]. Rajendra Nath along with Asha Parekh were a regular feature in many Nasir Hussain films like ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]'', ''[[Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai]]'', ''[[Baharon Ke Sapne]]'' and ''[[Pyar Ka Mausam]]''. He also played a villain's role in ''Hamrahi'' opposite Shashikala whose character he kills. He has done 187 movies. He was one of the most famous comedians. His best role as comedian was in ''[[Mere Sanam]]'' and  ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]''. He also played the role of Hero/Second Lead in "Vachan" and "''[[Teen Bahuraniyan]]''". He played supporting roles in films like ''Dharkan'' by Devendra Goel and ''[[Jeevan Mrityu]]'' by Rajshri Productions. He played a buffoon called Popatlal in ''[[Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai]]'', and since then the name became synonymous with Rajendra Nath. He used this name in the famous TV series ''[[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]]''.


He then did many films, mostly in comic roles, such as in ''[[An Evening in Paris]]'' and ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]''. One of his most applauded performances was in [[Manoj Kumar]]'s ''[[Purab Aur Paschim]]'' though it was not a full-fledged comedy role.
He then did many films, mostly in comic roles, such as in ''[[An Evening in Paris]]'' and ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]''. One of his most lauded performances was in [[Manoj Kumar]]'s ''[[Purab Aur Paschim]]'' though it was not a full-fledged comedy role.
He also contributed to Nepal's first movie [[Maitighar]] which was shot in [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]].
He also contributed to Nepal's first movie [[Maitighar]] which was shot in [[Kathmandu]], [[Nepal]].


He starred in a number of Punjabi films such as ''Jatt Punjabi'' and "Do Posti". He also acted in the very famous TV serial ''[[Hum Paanch (sitcom)|Hum Paanch]]'' as Mr. Popat Lal.
He starred in a number of Punjabi films such as ''Jatt Punjabi'' and "Do Posti".


He died on 13 February 2008 from cardiac arrest.
He died on 13 February 2008 from cardiac arrest.
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| ''[[Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai]]'' || Popat Lal / Charlie ||
| ''[[Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai]]'' || Popat Lal / Charlie ||
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|Rowspan="3"|1963
|''[[Tere Ghar Ke Samne]]''
|Ranjit (Ronnie)
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|''[[Mujhe Jeene Do]]''
|Dhara Khan
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|1963
| ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]'' || Difu ||  
| ''[[Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon]]'' || Difu ||  
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|1964
|Rowspan="2"|1964
| ''[[Rajkumar (1964 film)|Rajkumar]]'' || Kapil  ||
| ''[[Beti Bete]]'' || Shankar
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| ''[[Rajkumar (1964 film)|Rajkumar]]'' || Kapil   
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|1965
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| ''[[Maitighar]]''|| Nepali film special appearance  ||  
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|Rowspan="3"|1967
|Rowspan="5"|1967
| ''[[Baharon Ke Sapne]]'' || Pandu  ||  
| ''[[Aamne Samne (1967 film)|Aamne Samne]]'' ||
Shubodh Mukherjee
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| ''[[Baharon Ke Sapne]]'' || Pandu  ||
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| ''[[Parivar (1967 film)|Parivar]]'' || Sitaram ||
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| ''[[An Evening in Paris]]'' || Makhan Singh ||  
| ''[[An Evening in Paris]]'' || Makhan Singh ||  
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|''[[Parivar (1967 film)|Parivar]]'' || Sitaram||
|''[[Chhoti Si Mulaqat]]''
|Sam Kapoor
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|Rowspan="2"|1968
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| ''[[Jhuk Gaya Aasman]]'' || Hanuman Singh ||  
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|Rowspan="4"|1969
|Rowspan="4"|1969
| ''[[Pyar Ka Mausam]]'' || Jhatpat Singh ||  
| ''[[Pyar Ka Mausam]]'' || Jhatpat Singh ||  
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| ''[[Prince (1969 film)|Prince]]'' || Valiyatiram ||  
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|Rowspan="5"|1970
|Rowspan="6"|1970
| ''[[Maharaja (1970 film)|Maharaja]]''|| Kishen ||
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| ''[[Jeevan Mrityu]]'' || Prem Prakash ||  
| ''[[Jeevan Mrityu]]'' || Prem Prakash ||  
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|1971
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| ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' || Toofan  ||  
| ''[[Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971 film)|Hare Rama Hare Krishna]]'' || Toofan  ||  
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|[[Maryada (1971 film)|Maryada]]
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|''[[Main Sunder Hoon]]'' || Director ||
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|Rowspan="2"|1974
|Rowspan="2"|1974
|''[[Hamrahi]]'' || Hanuman Sharma    ||  
|''[[Hamrahi (1974 film)|Hamrahi]]'' || Hanuman Sharma    ||  
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|''[[Patthar Aur Payal]]'' || Shankar Dayak||
|''[[Patthar Aur Payal]]'' || Shankar Dayak||
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|1975
|1975
|[[Julie (1975 film)|''Julie (1975 film)'']] || Rahim, Store Owner ||
|''[[Julie (1975 film)|Julie]]'' || Rahim, Store Owner ||
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|1976
|Rowspan="2"|1976
|''[[Chhoti Si Baat]]''||Mauni Baba||
|''[[Chhoti Si Baat]]''||Mauni Baba||
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| ''[[Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu]]'' || Police man|| Punjabi film
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|1978
|1978
|''Giddha(punjabi movie) ||  ||
|''Giddha'' (Punjabi movie) ||  ||
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|1979
|Rowspan="2"|1979
|''[[Dada (1979 film)|''Dada (1979 film)'']] || Alibhai Motorwala ||
|''[[Badmashon Ka Badmaash]]''|| ||
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|''[[Dada (1979 film)|Dada]]'' || Alibhai Motorwala ||
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|1980
|''[[The Burning Train]]'' || Shambhunath- The Pandit in Train ||
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|1980
|1980
|''[[Guest House (1980 film)|Guest House]]''|| Bawara||
|''[[Guest House (1980 film)|Guest House]]''|| Bawara||
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|Rowspan="2"|1981
| Rowspan="3"|1981
| ''[[Mangalsutra]]'' || Munim ||  
|''[[Hotel (1981 film)|Hotel]]''|| popat lal ||
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| ''[[Mangalsutra]]'' || Munim ||  
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| ''[[Biwi-O-Biwi]]'' || Veer Singh ||  
| ''[[Biwi-O-Biwi]]'' || Veer Singh ||  
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|1982
|Rowspan="2"|1982
| ''[[Taaqat (1982 film)|Taaqat]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Prem Rog]]'' || Radha's Husband  ||  
| ''[[Prem Rog]]'' || Radha's Husband  ||  
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|Rowspan="4"|1984
|Rowspan="4"|1984
| ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (film)|''Ghar Ek Mandir'' (film)]]''  || Announcer during Bidding ||
| ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (film)|Ghar Ek Mandi]]''  || Announcer during Bidding ||
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|''[[Mera Faisla]]'' || Jaleel Miya, Hostel Cook ||
| ''[[Mera Faisla]]'' || Jaleel Miya, Hostel Cook ||
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| ''[[Yaadgaar (1984 film)|Yaadgar]]'' || Chotelal||
| ''[[Yaadgaar (1984 film)|Yaadgar]]'' || Chotelal||
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|''[[Phulwari (1984 film)|''Phulwari'' (1984 film)]]'' || Dr. Gupta ||
| ''[[Phulwari (1984 film)|Phulwari]]'' || Dr. Gupta ||
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|1985
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|''[[Baadal (1985 film)|Baadal]]''|| Sharbati||
|''[[Baadal (1985 film)|Baadal]]''|| Sharbati||
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|1986
|''[[Haveli (1985 film)|Haveli]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=1985-01-01 |title=Haveli Cast List {{!}} Haveli Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/haveli/cast/ |access-date=2025-09-26 |language=en}}</ref>
|Havaldar Hingorani
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|Rowspan="2"|1986 || ''[[Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha]]'' || Fauja Singh, Taxi Driver ||
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|''[[Ghar Sansar]]''|| Police Inspector Sharma||
|''[[Ghar Sansar]]''|| Police Inspector Sharma||
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|Rowspan="2"|1987||''[[Dak Bangla]]'' || Minister  ||  
|Rowspan="2"|1987||''[[Dak Bangla]]'' || Gareebdas Daulat Ram ||  
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|''[[Hukumat]]''|| Charlie ||  
|''[[Hukumat]]''|| Charlie ||  
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| ''[[Sindoor Aur Bandook]]'' ||  ||
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| ''[[Doosra Keval]]'' || Chowkidar || (TV Series) 
| ''[[Doosra Keval]]'' || Chowkidar || TV Series
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|Rowspan="2"| 1990 ||''[[Naag Nagin]]'' ||Sarpat ||
|Rowspan="2"| 1990 ||''[[Naag Nagin]]'' ||Sarpat ||
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| ''[[Bol Radha Bol]]'' || Blind Man  ||  
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|1994
|Rowspan="2"| 1994
|''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]'' || John ||
|''[[Ekka Raja Rani]]'' || John ||
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|''[[Eena Meena Deeka]]''|| Cashier in Bank || Guest Role
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|1995
|1995
|''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]''|| Rajendranath, host in Cookery program seen on Television
|''[[Taaqat (1995 film)|Taaqat]]''|| Rajendranath, host in Cookery program seen on Television
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|1995
|''[[Sauda (film)|Sauda]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sauda - Movie - - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/cast_crew.php?movieid=3018 |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
|Real estate agent Deendayal aka Deenu
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|1995-2006
|1995-2006
| ''[[Hum Paanch (TV series)|Hum Paanch]]'' || Jeetendra Bharadwaj<br>as Popatlal, Aanand's boss || TV Series
| ''[[Hum Paanch (TV series)|Hum Paanch]]'' || Jeetendra Bharadwaj<br>as Popatlal, Aanand's boss || TV series
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Rajendra Nath
Born(1931-06-08)8 June 1931
Tikamgarh, Orchha State, British India (present-day Madhya Pradesh, India)
Died13 February 2008(2008-02-13) (aged 76)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActor
Years active1938–1998
Known forComedy
RelativesPrem Nath (brother)
Narendra Nath (brother)
Raj Kapoor (brother-in-law)
Prem Chopra (brother-in-law)

Rajendra Nath Malhotra (8 June 1931 − 13 February 2008) was an Indian actor and comedian in Hindi and Punjabi films.

Early life and family[edit | edit source]

Rajendra Nath was born on 8 June 1931 in Tikamgarh, which is now in Madhya Pradesh.[1][2] His family was from the Karimpura locality of Peshawar but settled in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. He studied at Darbar College, Rewa, where Arjun Singh (a Congress politician) and R.P. Agarwal were his classmates.[2]

Rajendra's elder brother Prem Nath went to Mumbai to became an actor and Rajendra joined him in 1949. They were good friends of Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. Rajendra and Prem's sister Krishna married actor-director Raj Kapoor.[3] He had also another brother Narendra Nath who also became an actor who usually played some villain's role in the movies.

Rajendra, who wasn't very interested in studies, quit college and landed in Bombay to work in films like his brother. He did some plays at Prithvi theatre like Pathan and Shakuntala. It was here that he became close to Shammi Kapoor.

Career[edit | edit source]

Initially Rajendra struggled to get roles till Sashadhar Mukherjee offered him a comedian's role in Dil Deke Dekho, a film directed by Nasir Hussain, starring Shammi Kapoor and Asha Parekh. Rajendra Nath along with Asha Parekh were a regular feature in many Nasir Hussain films like Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Baharon Ke Sapne and Pyar Ka Mausam. He also played a villain's role in Hamrahi opposite Shashikala whose character he kills. He has done 187 movies. He was one of the most famous comedians. His best role as comedian was in Mere Sanam and Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon. He also played the role of Hero/Second Lead in "Vachan" and "Teen Bahuraniyan". He played supporting roles in films like Dharkan by Devendra Goel and Jeevan Mrityu by Rajshri Productions. He played a buffoon called Popatlal in Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, and since then the name became synonymous with Rajendra Nath. He used this name in the famous TV series Hum Paanch.

He then did many films, mostly in comic roles, such as in An Evening in Paris and Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon. One of his most lauded performances was in Manoj Kumar's Purab Aur Paschim though it was not a full-fledged comedy role. He also contributed to Nepal's first movie Maitighar which was shot in Kathmandu, Nepal.

He starred in a number of Punjabi films such as Jatt Punjabi and "Do Posti".

He died on 13 February 2008 from cardiac arrest.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Notes
1959 Dil Deke Dekho Kailash
1961 Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai Popat Lal / Charlie
1963 Tere Ghar Ke Samne Ranjit (Ronnie)
Mujhe Jeene Do Dhara Khan
Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon Difu
1964 Beti Bete Shankar
Rajkumar Kapil
1965 Mere Sanam Pyare
1965 Janwar Chintu
1966 Maitighar Nepali film special appearance
1967 Aamne Samne

Shubodh Mukherjee

Baharon Ke Sapne Pandu
Parivar Sitaram
An Evening in Paris Makhan Singh
Chhoti Si Mulaqat Sam Kapoor
1968 Teen Bahuraniyan Kanhaiya
Jhuk Gaya Aasman Hanuman Singh
1969 Pyar Ka Mausam Jhatpat Singh
Beti Deepak
Raja Saab Pratap Singh
Prince Valiyatiram
1970 Maharaja Kishen
Jeevan Mrityu Prem Prakash
Purab Aur Paschim Shankar
Aan Milo Sajna Manmauji
The Train Pyarelal
Tum Haseen Main Jawaan Romeo
1971 Hare Rama Hare Krishna Toofan
Maryada
Main Sunder Hoon Director
1972 Dharkan Inspector Darshan K. Lal
1973 Kahani Kismat Ki Gopuchand
1974 Hamrahi Hanuman Sharma
Patthar Aur Payal Shankar Dayak
1975 Julie Rahim, Store Owner
1976 Chhoti Si Baat Mauni Baba
Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu Police man Punjabi film
1978 Giddha (Punjabi movie)
1979 Badmashon Ka Badmaash
Dada Alibhai Motorwala
1980 The Burning Train Shambhunath- The Pandit in Train
1980 Guest House Bawara
1981 Hotel popat lal
Mangalsutra Munim
Biwi-O-Biwi Veer Singh
1982 Taaqat
Prem Rog Radha's Husband
1983 Main Awara Hoon Sardar Trilochan
1984 Ghar Ek Mandi Announcer during Bidding
Mera Faisla Jaleel Miya, Hostel Cook
Yaadgar Chotelal
Phulwari Dr. Gupta
1985 Baadal Sharbati
Haveli[4] Havaldar Hingorani
1986 Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha Fauja Singh, Taxi Driver
Ghar Sansar Police Inspector Sharma
1987 Dak Bangla Gareebdas Daulat Ram
Hukumat Charlie
1988 Pyaar Ka Mandir Astrologer Parmeshwar Shivaramakrishna
Veerana Manager (Thakela Guest House)
1989 Main Tera Dushman Police Constable Dukhiram
Elaan-E-Jung Manager of Massage Parlour
Sindoor Aur Bandook
Doosra Keval Chowkidar TV Series
1990 Naag Nagin Sarpat
Pyar Ka Karz Doctor
1991 Farishtay Mohanlal
Ajooba Spectator in Public (Special Appearance)
1992 Tahalka Lifeguard At Swimming Pool
Bol Radha Bol Blind Man
1994 Ekka Raja Rani John
Eena Meena Deeka Cashier in Bank Guest Role
1995 Taaqat Rajendranath, host in Cookery program seen on Television
1995 Sauda[5] Real estate agent Deendayal aka Deenu
1995-2006 Hum Paanch Jeetendra Bharadwaj
as Popatlal, Aanand's boss		 TV series

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Rajendranath – Memories". Cineplot.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021. I was born on June 8, 1931, in Tikamgarh state, which is now in Madhya Pradesh. My father, Kartarnath, was the I.G. of Police in Riva state.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 ""Meri Lottery Lag Jaane Waali Hai" : Rajendra Nath". Cinemaazi. Retrieved 11 July 2021. Rajendra Nath Malhotra's family was originally from Peshawar. His father was a higher cadre police officer during British Raj who spent most of his service time in different Indian states. Rajendra Nath Malhotra was born on 8th June 1931 in the town of Tikamgarh in Madhya Prant (now Madhya Pradesh). He completed his schooling in Rewa. Congress leader Arjun Singh was Rajendra Nath's classmate and close friend.
  3. ↑ Farewell Rajendra Nath : Laughter has left the building Archived 8 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine passionforcinema, 13 February 2008.
  4. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (1 January 1985). "Haveli Cast List | Haveli Movie Star Cast | Release Date | Movie Trailer | Review- Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Sauda - Movie - - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 11 January 2025.

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