Raaj Kumar has been stereotyped to memory as an actor who hammed it up in larger than life characters.

Starting out as a police inspector attached to the Mahim police station in Bombay during the 40s, Raaj Kumar went on to become a fascinating actor known for his unique drawl and dialogue delivery.
An actor par excellence, Raaj Kumar has been stereotyped to memory as an actor who hammed it up in larger than life characters. But his roles reveal an eclectic mix of craft and style in a personality that is increasingly rare in a publicity hounded industry.