Mera Naam Joker

“Mera Naam Joker" is a 1970 Bollywood movie directed by Raj Kapoor. The movie stars Raj Kapoor, Simi Garewal, and Padmini in lead roles.

The story revolves around Raju, a clown in a circus who entertains people with his jokes and performances. The movie is divided into three parts, each exploring a different phase of Raju's life. In the first part, Raju is a young boy who learns the art of clowning from his father. In the second part, Raju is a young man who falls in love with a woman named Marina. In the third part, Raju is an older man who is still performing as a clown in the circus.

The movie was praised for its performances, direction, and music. Raj Kapoor's performance as Raju was particularly appreciated, and the movie is considered one of his best performances. The movie explored themes of love, loss, and the challenges faced by individuals in Indian society. The music by Shankar-Jaikishan was also appreciated, and the song "Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan" became popular and is still remembered as a classic Bollywood song. The movie was notable for being one of the longest Bollywood movies ever made, with a runtime of more than six hours.