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Manoj Kumar's Secret Push: Monty Nath's Big Break
24 Jul
Summary
- Monty Nath assisted Manoj Kumar for over eight years.
- Raj Kapoor offered Nath his first role in 'Prem Rog'.
- Manoj Kumar encouraged Nath to seize the opportunity.
Monty Nath's journey into the film industry began with a significant role in Raj Kapoor's 'Prem Rog', a path paved by the encouragement of his former mentor, Manoj Kumar. Nath had worked as an assistant to Kumar for more than eight years, even anticipating a starring role in Kumar's planned film, 'Kakuri ke Shaheed.' This project, however, never materialized.
During an interview, Nath recalled how Raj Kapoor noticed him at the RK studio and offered him a role in 'Prem Rog'. Upon sharing this opportunity with Manoj Kumar, the veteran filmmaker strongly advised Nath to accept it. Kumar expressed his belief in Nath's talent and urged him not to wait for a grand launch, emphasizing that many successful careers start small.
Nath also shared his early experiences as a body double and extra alongside Rajive Kumar, Manoj Kumar's brother, in films like 'Kranti' and 'Chana Jor Garam'. He recounted the meticulous direction of Manoj Kumar on the set of 'Kranti', highlighting the director's commitment to authenticity and capturing the actor's true emotions.
