Mera Naam Joker(1970)
The Show Must Go On...
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."
Movie: Mera Naam Joker
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Raju
Young Raju
Mahender Kumar
David
Mary
Marina
Meenu
Sher Singh
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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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1970-12-18
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The Show Must Go On...
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