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Raaj Kumar
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8 October 1926 - 3 July 1996
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Born in India. During his 50-year career Kumar starred in more than 200 films he had millions of fans. For a long time he was considered one of the biggest Indian movie stars.
In 2000, the actor was taken hostage by one of India’s most notorious criminals, Virappan. Kumar was released after 109 days.
The funeral of the famous actor of Indian cinema turned into popular unrest. In Bangalore, 25,000 fans gathered for the funeral. The rioters set fire to several cars and smashed windows after police
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Born in India. During his 50-year career Kumar starred in more than 200 films he had millions of fans. For a long time he was considered one of the biggest Indian movie stars.
In 2000, the actor was taken hostage by one of India’s most notorious criminals, Virappan. Kumar was released after 109 days.
The funeral of the famous actor of Indian cinema turned into popular unrest. In Bangalore, 25,000 fans gathered for the funeral. The rioters set fire to several cars and smashed windows after police prevented fans from entering the celebrity's home. As a result, 5 people died dozens - 25 cars were burned, shops were destroyed.
The actor's three sons managed to perform the funeral rite of cremation only after police used batons and tear gas to push back the crowd.