Joy Mukherjee
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- Full Name
- Joy Mukherjee
- Born
- February 24, 1939
- Birthplace
- Jhansi
- Age
- Died aged 73
- Zodiac Sign
- Pisces
- Height
- 6'2" (188.0 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- —
- Ethnicity
- —
- Eye Color
- —
- Hair Color
- —
- Profession
- Actor, Director
- Net Worth
- —
- Education
- —
- Spouse
- Neelam Mukherjee
- Children
- 3 (Sujoy Mukherjee, Monjoy Mukherjee, Simran Mukherjee)
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Biography
Joy Mukherjee is 87 years old, an actor, from India.
Joy Mukherjee was an Indian actor and director. He was referred to as the 'Heart Throb' in his time as he was famously known for his romantic roles in 1960s And 1970s. He acted in 30 films. Joy debuted opposite Sadhana in the film Love in Simla (1960), directed by R. K. Nayyar . He then starred with Asha Parekh for several hits like Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon , Love in Tokyo, Ziddi and Hum Hindustani .
Some of his films like Aao Pyar Karen and Shagird (opposite Saira Bano), Ek Musafir Ek Haseena with Sadhna, Ishaara with Vyjayantimala and Jee Chahta Hai with Rajashree were superhit movies. Most of his movies had hit music. By the late 1960s, acting roles began drying up, so he began directing and producing films. He produced and directed Humsaya although it did not do well.
Despite a late success with home production Ek Baar Muskura Do (1972) with brother Deb Mukherjee and later to be sister-in-law Tanuja , Joy faded from the silver screen. He later directed Rajesh Khanna in Chailla Babu in 1977 which was a major box office success. This film's success solved his insolvency problems which arose due to production of Love in Bombay .
In 1985, Rajesh Khanna gave him opportunity to play a villain in the film Insaaf Main Karoonga , which became the last successful film of Joy.
Career & Filmography
Movies(24)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Love in Bombay |
| 1985 | Phoolan Devi |
| 1977 | Chhailla Babu |
| 1972 | Ek Bar Mooskura Do |
| 1971 | Kahin Aar Kahin Paar |
| 1970 | Puraskar |
| 1970 | Moojrim |
| 1970 | Inspector |
| 1970 | Dupatta |
| 1970 | Aag Aur Daag |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Neelam Mukherjee | Married |
Family
Then vs. Now
Debut in Love in Simla
Joy Mukherjee's debut was Love in Simla (1960).
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yrs
Career Timeline
Joy Mukherjee's debut was Love in Simla (1960).
24 February 1939
Joy Mukherjee was born on 1939-02-24 in Jhansi.
Physical Appearance
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Height in feet | 6 feet |
| Height in feet & inches | 6′2″ |
| Height in centimeters | 188.0 cm |
| Height in meters | 1.88 m |
Interesting Facts
- Joy Mukherjee (24 February 1939 – 9 March 2012) was an Indian actor and director.
- He was referred to as the 'Heart Throb' in his time as he was famously known for his romantic roles in 1960s And 1970s.
- Joy Mukherjee stands 6 ft 2 in (188.0 cm) tall.
- Joy Mukherjee has 3 children.
- Joy Mukherjee was the son of Sashadhar Mukherjee and Sati Devi.
- His father was a successful producer and a co-founder of Filmalaya Studios.
- His uncles were director Subodh Mukherjee, Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar and Kishore Kumar.
- He married Neelam and they had two sons and a daughter.
- Joy debuted opposite Sadhana in the film Love in Simla (1960), directed by R.
- He then starred with Asha Parekh for several hits like Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Love in Tokyo, Ziddi and Hum Hindustani.
- Some of his films like Aao Pyar Karen and Shagird (opposite Saira Bano), Ek Musafir Ek Haseena with Sadhna, Ishaara with Vyjayantimala and Jee Chahta Hai with Rajashree were superhit movies.
- By the late 1960s, acting roles began drying up, so he began directing and producing films.
- He produced and directed Humsaya although it did not do well.
- Despite a late success with home production Ek Baar Muskura Do (1972) with brother Deb Mukherjee and later to be sister-in-law Tanuja, Joy faded from the silve
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