Simi Garewal

Simi Garewal

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Date of Birth
Oct 17, 1947
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Age
78 Years
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Known For
Indian Cinema
Actress
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Total Movies 0
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Mera Naam Joker
Mera Naam Joker
Action, Thriller
Dec 1970
Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam

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Rewriting the Verdict The Decades-Long Journey of Bollywoods Most Misunderstood Masterpieces Bollywood
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Rewriting the Verdict The Decades-Long Journey of Bollywoods Most Misunderstood Masterpieces

In the unforgiving world of Bollywood, the Friday box office verdict is often seen as the final word. Yet, history is littered with cinematic gems that were dismissed upon arrival, only to be resurrected by a generation of viewers who saw the magic that critics and initial audiences missed. These are the films that failed to make money but went on to make history, transitioning from box office disasters to beloved cult legends. Their journeys prove that a film's true worth isn't always measured in opening weekend collections but in its enduring ability to connect, entertain, and provoke thought long after the "flop" label has faded. Here"â„¢s a look at some of Bollywood's most celebrated phoenixes that rose from the ashes of commercial failure. Mera Naam Joker (1970): The Magnum Opus That Broke Its Creator Raj Kapoor's four-hour epic was a financial catastrophe that nearly bankrupted him. Audiences rejected its melancholic tone. Years after its failure, its ultimate cult status was cemented when television allowed viewers to watch the full director's cut at their own pace. This home-viewing experience allowed audiences to finally appreciate the profound, autobiographical masterpiece that was too overwhelming for a single theatrical viewing. Mera Naam Joker: Fact File Director: Raj Kapoor Starring: Raj Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Manoj Kumar, Rishi Kapoor The Turning Point: Home viewing of the full director's cut on television. Defining Legacy: Considered Raj Kapoor's most personal, ambitious, and autobiographical project. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983): The Satire That Was Ahead of Its Time Released in just four theaters, Kundan Shah's biting satire on corruption sank without a trace. The film's legacy was built through its circulation on home video (VHS tapes) and its broadcast on Doordarshan, India's national television network. This brought its genius to a wider audience, and the legendary Mahabharata scene is now considered a textbook example of satire in film schools across the country. Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: Fact File Director: Kundan Shah Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur The Turning Point: Broadcasts on Doordarshan & circulation on VHS tapes. Defining Legacy: The chaotic and legendary Mahabharata climax scene. Andaz Apna Apna (1994): The Comedy That Laughed Last A shocking commercial failure upon release due to poor marketing, this comedy masterpiece found its second life in a way no one could have predicted. Its true resurrection came via satellite television, where endless reruns on channels like Sony Max turned it into a national phenomenon. Its quirky characters and endlessly quotable dialogues became ingrained in India"â„¢s pop culture, ensuring its legacy not in theaters, but in the living rooms of millions. Andaz Apna Apna: Fact File Director: Rajkumar Santoshi Starring: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor The Turning Point: Constant reruns on satellite television. Defining Legacy: The characters of Crime Master Gogo and Teja; dialogues becoming everyday slang. Swades (2004): The Understated Gem That Found Its Home Considered too slow and didactic upon release, this Shah Rukh Khan starrer was a box office disappointment. The film's incredible turnaround is quantified by its massive success on television, where it has consistently garnered huge TRPs (Television Rating Points) with every broadcast. This overwhelming response proved that the film's heartfelt patriotism resonated deeply, confirming its status as a classic that simply needed a different medium. Swades: Fact File Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi The Turning Point: Consistently high television ratings (TRPs) during broadcasts. Defining Legacy: The song "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" becoming an unofficial anthem for Indians living abroad. Lakshya (2004): The Coming-of-Age Story That Found Its Target Despite critical acclaim, Farhan Akhtar's film underperformed commercially. Its powerful legacy is marked by its enduring influence on Indian youth; the film is widely credited with inspiring a surge of interest in joining the armed forces. Its adoption as a motivational anthem has cemented its place as a film whose cultural impact far outweighs its box office numbers. Lakshya: Fact File Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan The Turning Point: Adoption by youth as a go-to motivational film. Defining Legacy: Credited with inspiring a renewed interest among youth to join the Indian Army. Tumbbad (2018): The Horror That Rewrote Its Own Fate This visually stunning folk tale had a quiet run at the box office. Its resurrection was driven by streaming platforms, leading to a theatrical re-release in 2024 where its first week's collection surpassed the lifetime earnings of its original run. This is a powerful modern example of how a passionate fanbase can directly rewrite a film's financial and critical history. Tumbbad: Fact File Director: Rahi Anil Barve Starring: Sohum Shah The Turning Point: Word-of-mouth phenomenon on streaming platforms. Defining Legacy: Its 2024 re-release out-earning its entire original theatrical run. These films serve as a vital reminder that the Friday verdict is not always final. True cinematic art often requires time to find its audience, proving that while box office numbers fade, the impact of a great story is eternal.

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Mera Naam Joker [1970] Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Mera Naam Joker [1970] Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide

Here is the movie Mera Naam Joker [1970] box office collection which is an Indian drama film. This film is directed by Raj Kapoor and produced by Raj Kapoor under the banner R. K. Films.## Mera Naam Joker stars Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Padmini, Dharmendra, Dara Singh, Rajendra Kumar, and Kseniya Ryabinkina in key roles. ## Here is Mera Naam Joker [1970] Day Wise Collection DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.10 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.08 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.13 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.07 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.07 Cr Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.06 Cr Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.06 Cr Week 1 Collection ₹ 0.57 Cr Week 2 Collection ₹ 0.54 Cr Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.47 Cr Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.43 Cr Week 5 Collection ₹ 0.35 Cr Week 6 Collection ₹ 0.29 Cr Week 7 Collection ₹ 0.25 Cr Week 8+ Collection ₹ 1.10 Cr ## Total Net Collection ₹ 4.00 Cr ## Worldwide Collection Gross ₹ 8.00 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.00 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 8.00 Cr ## Mera Naam Joker [1970] Budget: ₹ 1.00 Cr [EST.] ## Mera Naam Joker [1970] Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER## Release date: 18 December 1970 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Simi Garewal pens an emotional note for 'playmate' Rishi Kapoor Bollywood
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Simi Garewal pens an emotional note for 'playmate' Rishi Kapoor

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Actress and television personality Simi Garewal has penned an emotional note after learning about her "dearest friend" and "playmate" Rishi Kapoor's death on Thursday.## Simi took to Twitter, where she shared that there were no "last goodbye".## "#RishiKapoor My Chintu darling has gone... My dearest friend..my costar..my playmate. The one who used to make me laugh till I cried! Now there are only tears. No last goodbye. No funeral. No consoling embraces. Silence. Emptiness. Grief," she wrote.## Simi and Rishi have together worked in films like "Mera Naam Joker", "Kabhi Kabhie", "Karz" and "Biwi O Biwi".## Rishi's death was confirmed by Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on social media.## "T 3517 - He's GONE ..! Rishi Kapoor .. gone .. just passed away .. I am destroyed!," Amitabh tweeted on Thursday.## He was hospitalized on Wednesday morning after complaining that he was not feeling well.## According to reports, the 67-year-old actor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai. Wife Neetu Kapoor was at his side.## The hospitalization had been confirmed by Rishi's elder brother, actor Randhir Kapoor.## In 2018, Rishi Kapoor was diagnosed with cancer for the first time, following which the actor was in New York for nearly a year to undergo treatment. He returned to India in September 2019 after recovering.## Stay tuned...

Rishi very cultured, well-behaved since childhood: veteran film-maker Krishnamurthi Bollywood
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Rishi very cultured, well-behaved since childhood: veteran film-maker Krishnamurthi

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Few may have vivid, early memories of Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor - who passed away today - as the prominent Krishnamurthi family in the Indian film industry.## The pater-familias, A. Krishnamurthi, 91, remembers how decades ago, the young Rishi -- fondly known as 'Chintu' -- would visit his father's or uncles' film sets and even played with him joyfully there.## "He was always a very well-behaved, cultured child... Even his future wife and the little child actor Neetu Singh used to play in my lap. Years later, when they got married our family relations became even stronger," A. Krishnamurthi told IANS.## The incidents he referred to were around the film "Nazrana" (1961) in which he was the production executive and interacted closely with the film's cast of big names like Raj Kapoor, Vyjanthimala, Usha Kiran, Gemini Ganesan (father of the diva, Rekha Ganesan), when the 9-year old Rishi would often drop in on the sets.## Neetu was a bubbly, lovable 5-year old child actress in Venus Pictures' superhit musical film, "Suraj" (1966) with Rajendra Kumar, Vyjanthimala, Mumtaz, Ajit, and Johnny Walker.## "Neetu started working as a child artiste with Suraj's Years later, she and Rishi married and the entire industry was genuinely happy with their Jodi'. Our long family relations with the 'Kapoor khandan' since the mid-1940s were further cemented," reminisced A. Krishnamurthi.## At 18, when Rishi Kapoor was to make his Bollywood grand debut with "Bobby", Raj Kapoor was hunting for a suitable playback voice' for his son, though there were singing stalwarts like Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar and Mukesh.## "Luckily, through some friends, I came to know of a young but very talented boy, Shailendra Singh and recommended him to Laxmikant-Pyarelal. After he was approved by the music-director duo and the Kapoors, Rishi called up to express his gratitude for giving him a voice' and the film industry a new singer," A. Krishnamurthi said.## As Shailendra Singh sang many songs for Rishi Kapoor, the latter apparently repaid the debt to A. Krishnamurthi by readily agreeing to break his rule and work in a key role for his son K. Ravi Shankar's maiden directorial venture, "Sindoor" (1987), under the family's banner, Tina Film International (TFI).## "I was virtually scared of even approaching Rishia Very hesitantly, I mentioned to my father that I needed him for that key role in the film which had his uncle Shashi Kapoor and Jeetendra, besides Jaya Prada, Govinda, and Neelam Kothari. When my father reluctantly broached the topic with Rishi, he promptly agreed, but on one condition - he would not charge any fees! Such was his magnanimity and down-to-earth character, and he gave a memorable performance," K. Ravi Shankar told IANS.## Later, he broke another rule for the director whom he admired a lot. "He enacted the lead in my second film 'Gharana' (1989) and one day graciously came for an early 6 am shoot - coinciding with the sunrise - probably the second time in his career, at Hyderabad,a recalls K. Ravi Shankar of that morning.## K. Ravi Shankar said coming from a big family of film-makers, Rishi Kapoor was always aware of producers' problems and pressures working on limited budgets, he never threw tantrums or indulged in 'star nakhras', avoided any exorbitant demands, remained punctual and professional.## "Once, during the Gharana' 3-week long schedule in Hyderabad, he called a production assistant and asked him to book a suite, arrange air tickets and pick his family from the airport to the five-star hotel. The worried production assistant informed me and I gave him the go-ahead That evening, Rishi came looking for me and I assured him that I had cleared it. But he said only on the condition that 'he would pay entirely for his family trip' without any arguments That were his greatness," said K. Ravi Shankar.## In 1990, he made it a point to especially flying down to Chennai for K. Ravi Shankar's wedding with Jayashree and posed for family pictures along with A. Krishnamurthi and his wife Mathuram.## TFI Executive Producer Ramya Iyer recalled how from childhood the Krishnamurthi's and Kapoors would bond at various festivals or family occasions.## "During the annual Ganeshotsav, celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Kapoors, Rishi would personally call up and invite my dad (A. Krishnamurthi), and when we went he was there to receive us at the gate without fail, and escort us inside. He was a highly cultured and humble person, respected elders, and on sets would interact with everyone right down to the spot-boys," Ramya Iyer told IANS.## TFI's producer K. Ramji, who runs his own company Tina Films Enterprises (TFE), recalled how he was once surprised to see the glittering singer-dancer costume from the mega-hit Subhash Ghai film, "Karz" (1980), starring Rishi Kapoor, Tina Munim-Ambani, Simi Garewal, and others, at Rishi Kapoor's home.## "He mentioned that he had liked it so much after the 'Om Shanti Om' number that he decided to preserve ita Four decades after the film release, the costume hangs to this day at his home-office, though he is gone now," said K. Ramji softly.## Stay tuned...