New Delhi. The film ‘Love Story’, released in 1981, created a stir on the big screen. The lead hero of this film Kumar Gaurav had won the hearts of people with his debut film. After this film, girls started drooling over him. But after this his career came to a standstill. His father had invested all his money for a film.
Rajendra Kumar did not want his son Kumar Gaurav to become a hero. He wanted Kumar to try his hand at direction. After Rajendra failed in the screen test, Kumar joined Raj Kapoor. Also worked as an assistant director. But after this he debuted with the film ‘Love Story’.
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Kumar was impressed with his debut film
Rajendra Kumar chose a film for his son whose name was ‘Love Story’. He became an overnight star with this film released in 1981. His pairing with 14 year old actress Vijayta was much liked. There was a lot of discussion about their affair. After ‘Love Story’, Kumar’s films were continuously flopping. The actor was under a lot of stress. Rajendra Kumar tried everything possible for him.
Rajendra had mortgaged the bungalow for his son.
Rajendra Kumar had made the film for Kumar on the request of his wife. Kumar had to make a lot of efforts to convince Rajendra and Kumar to make the film. At that time Rajendra made the film ‘Lovers’ for his son Kumar. In this, Kumar worked with Padmini Kolhapure. The expenditure on the film was so much that Rajendra had to mortgage his bungalow for it. But even after this Kumar’s career could not shine.
Madhuri Dixit was cast for her son
Rajendra Kumar has made every possible effort to brighten his son’s career. For a film, he even cast the top actress of that era, Madhuri Dixit. Vijayeta told in an interview to Laharen, ‘Rajendra Kumar ji had said to brighten his son’s career that he would cast the biggest actress of that era opposite Bunty and then he cast Madhuri Dixit for Phool. But even Madhuri could not save his career. He invested all the money he earned from Love Story. But the film proved to be a disaster.
Tags: bollywood actors, Entertainment news., Padmini Kolhapure
FIRST PUBLISHED: January 2, 2025, 20:05 IST
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