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10/10Ahead of it's time, One of the greatest Indian film of all time.
Reviewed on July 13, 2022
Mera Naam Joker(1970)
मेरा नाम जोकर
The Show Must Go On...
7.3(82)4h 8m1970-12-18
DramaRomanceMusic
Mera Naam Joker Synopsis
Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."
Mera Naam Joker (1970) is a drama, romance and music film directed by Raj Kapoor, released on December 18, 1970 with a runtime of 4h 8m. It stars Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Raj Kapoor
- Writers:
- Neeraj, Prem Dhawan, Shailendra
- Producers:
- Raj Kapoor
- Cinematographer:
- Radhu Karmakar
- Composer:
- Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal
- Production:
- R.K. Films
- Status:
- Released
Mera Naam Joker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raj Kapoor
as Raju
Rishi Kapoor
as Young Raju
Dharmendra
as Mahender Kumar
Manoj Kumar
as David
Simi Garewal
as Mary
Ksiena Rabiankina
as Marina
Padmini
as Meenu
Dara Singh
as Sher Singh
Rajendra Kumar
Achala Sachdev
Om Prakash
as Circus Surgeon
Rajendranath Malhotra
as Circus Surgeon
Key crew
Directed by Raj Kapoor, written by Neeraj, Prem Dhawan and Shailendra, produced by Raj Kapoor.
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Mera Naam Joker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 82 ratings.
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Mera Naam Joker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mera Naam Joker online?
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Mera Naam Joker (1970) is available to stream on Zee5. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mera Naam Joker?
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The main cast of Mera Naam Joker (1970) includes Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar and Simi Garewal. The film was directed by Raj Kapoor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mera Naam Joker released?
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Mera Naam Joker was released on December 18, 1970 and runs for 4h 8m.
Is Mera Naam Joker worth watching?
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Mera Naam Joker (1970) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.