Mera Naam Joker
मेरा नाम जोकर
“The Show Must Go On...”
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."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raj Kapoor
- Screenplay & Story
- Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
- Original Score
- Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
- Original Title
- मेरा नाम जोकर
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 4h 8m
- Production Studios
- R.K. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raj Kapoor
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, Neeraj, Prem Dhawan, Shailendra, Hasrat Jaipuri, Shaily Shailendra
Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
Radhu Karmakar
Raj Kapoor
Department Leadership Roster
Raj Kapoor
Director
Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal
Original Music Composer
Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
Screenplay
Raj Kapoor
Producer
Radhu Karmakar
Director of Photography
Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mera Naam Joker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mera Naam Joker about?
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."
Who directed Mera Naam Joker?
Mera Naam Joker was directed by Raj Kapoor.
Who stars in Mera Naam Joker?
The principal cast of Mera Naam Joker includes Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal.
When was Mera Naam Joker released and how long is it?
Mera Naam Joker was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 4h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Mera Naam Joker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mera Naam Joker was composed by Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal, Shankarsingh Raghuwanshi.