# Mera Naam Joker (1970)

> A grand, melancholic Hindi epic follows a clown who turns personal heartbreak into a lifelong duty to make strangers smile.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12904

## Facts

- Runtime: 248 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Music
- Director: Raj Kapoor
- Cast: Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Simi Garewal, Ksiena Rabiankina, Padmini, Dara Singh
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066070/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, philosophical, wistful, classic cinema marathon, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A clown's life is a tragic comedy where laughter masks deep sorrow.

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