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The name is Kumar, Raj Kumar

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In the months immediately preceding and following Dr Rajkumar’s death, If You Come Today a song from his film, Operation Diamond Racket (1978), became an incredibly popular internet meme. In India, it rivalled global favourites like the Star Wars kid and Badger Badger . Opinion on the song was divided between a burgeoning bunch of Indian hipsters who found it kitschy and Rajkumar’s hardcore fanbase from his home state Karnataka who found it genuinely cool. The debate rages on wherever the video is hosted.

The movie was the third chronicling the adventures of Prakash aka CID 999, a James Bondesque superspy. The director duo of Dorai-Bhagwan began making spy flicks relatively late in their careers, having started with mythological films in the 1950s.Eager to experiment with different styles, they’d already made CID 999 in Goa and CID 999 in Jackpot before scoring their biggest hit in the genre with Operation Diamond Racket.

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8 comments for “The name is Kumar, Raj Kumar”

  1. Please include some more famous songs of Dr. Raj. I have been one of the fans among crores of Kanndaigas from world of Kanndigas.

    I would like to read the Kannada book on Dr. Raj. Please let me know how to buy one.

    Thanks,
    Roshan

    Posted by RoshanKumar | August 8, 2008, 5:10 pm

  2. The Bond series of movies in Kannada was a very special one as it include versatile cast and crew like Narasimharaju, udayashankar, Dorai-Bhagwan and ofcourse Anna. Bollywood Actress Rekha emerged star from her debut in this bond movies in Kannada. No other bond movies made in india at that era are close competators to this.It would be thrilling if there were much more bond movies of Raj. Producers must think to continue bond series of Kannada with other actor.But noone can replace Raj. Who’s your choice?

    Posted by Supreeth.N.S | April 25, 2009, 3:46 pm

  3. Great info, thanks for useful article. I am waiting for more

    Posted by xrumer 5.0 warez | July 1, 2010, 2:20 am

  4. Nice Post.I am waiting for more info.

    Posted by xyz | July 23, 2010, 9:51 am

  5. Great Idea.I am waiting for more good Stuff.

    Posted by Acai | July 23, 2010, 9:55 am

  6. Your name is really nice Raj.

    Posted by Acne | July 23, 2010, 9:59 am

  7. Hey…whatever works! I think I would do the same…the only problem is, ALL of my windows are painted shut. Bummer….

    Posted by Nida | July 23, 2010, 10:03 am

  8. Please some one confirm me the smoking scene of Dr Rajkumar in the movie operation diamond racket.

    I need it please

    9591785384

    Posted by Anand | September 24, 2010, 1:35 pm

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