Happy Birthday Kumar Gaurav: From deep bond with Sanjay Dutt to refusal to work with Mandakini, lesser-known facts about the former actor
Happy Birthday Kumar Gaurav: From his deep bond with Sanjay Dutt to his refusal to work with Mandakini, here are a few lesser-known facts about the former actor
Kumar Gaurav turns a year old today. Although it has been years since the star has graced the silver screen with his presence, the former actor has definitely given viewers some memorable performances during his acting career. The star made his debut with the 1981 film Love Story. Although the former actor is the son of the late Bollywood veteran Rajendra Kumar, Kumar Gaurav had made a name for himself through the strength of his acting prowess alone. On the former actor’s birthday today, here are a few interesting, lesser known facts about Kumar Gaurav.
Last Updated: 03.26 PM, Jul 11, 2022
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Kumar Gaurav’s Bollywood debut with his father Rajendra Kumar
Kumar Gaurav made his Bollywood debut in Love Story, directed by Rahul Rawail. The film also starred the former’s father, late veteran actor Rajendra Kumar as well and became a huge hit at the box office.
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Kumar Gaurav’s connection with Sanjay Dutt
Kumar Gaurav became part of Sanjay Dutt’s family when the former married Sanjay’s sister Namrata Dutt in 1962. Sanjay and Gaurav worked together in the film Naam.
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When Kumar Gaurav’s father had an issue with Naam
Kumar Gaurav and Sanjay Dutt had shared the screen together in the 1986 film Naam, directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Although the film proved to be a massive hit, Kumar Gaurav’s father Rajendra Kumar reportedly had a problem with it. According to a report in The Indian Express, the late actor reportedly did not like that the film seemed to focus more on Sanjay’s character. Amrita Singh and Paresh Rawal also starred in Naam.
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When Sanjay Dutt said he’d ‘shed blood’ for Kumar Gaurav
Sanjay Dutt has been vocal about how much love he has for his brother in law. In an earlier conversation with Filmfare, Sanjay had said that his bond with Kumar Gaurav remained as strong as ever. “Bunty(Gaurav) is one person I can shed my blood for”, Sanjay had said.
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Kumar Gaurav’s refusal to work with Mandakini
Kumar Gaurav had reportedly been averse to working with new actresses, as he considered it risky. According to a News18 report, the actor had refused to work with Mandakini for this reason.
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Rajendra Kumar’s refusals of proposals for Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav had reportedly fell in love with his Love Story co-star Vijayta Pandit. According to News18, his father Rajendra Kumar had disapproved of their relationship. The veteran actor had also reportedly refused a marriage proposal for Gaurav from Raj Kapoor’s daughter Rima.
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Kumar Gaurav’s future in Bollywood
Kumar Gaurav’s last film appearance had been in the 2006 short film My Daddy Strongest. According to News18, the former actor does not have plans to return to acting.
Last Updated: 03.26 PM, Jul 11, 2022