- For the premier of his first movie, Vachan, he was asked if he wanted any seats for his relatives or friends, and thinking that it would be complimentary, he answered ten. After some days when he went to get his fees from the producer's accountant, he was given a lesser amount and when he asked why he was told that the money was deducted for the seats he took for his relatives and friends. He took this lesson as a principle of production and when he produced Naam, he deducted some amount from Amrita Singh's fees for the long calls she had made from Hong Kong to India.
- Was best friends with Raj Kapoor, so much so that his son Kumar Gaurav was engaged to the latter's daughter, Reema. As fate would have it, this friendship could not last long after their children broke the engagement.
- Started as an assistant director before getting a role in Vachan.
- Was nicknamed as "Jubilee Kumar" by the trade people because majority of his movies used to do either Silver or Golden Jubilee.
- He used to actively participate in campaigning for friend, Sunil Dutt, whenever the latter used to contest for elections.
- In 2006, daughter Dimple had announced a documentary she was going to release on her father. The documentary would feature a sit down interview Rajendra Kumar did before he passed away. The footage has never been released.
- Daughter Kajal (Tulsi) married multi billionaire NRI Hari Chellaram in February 1993. They have one son. Kajal is now more known as Tulsi Chellaram. She currently resides in Hong Kong. Kajal (Tulsi) was born in 1962/63. She is a devotee of Swami Muktananda. Her husband Hari Chellaram was engaged to famous pop singer Nazia Hassan in the 1980's. Hari Chellaram is from the famous Chellaram family in Nigeria. His brother include Suresh (who is married to Kavita Chellaram CEO, Arthouse Contemporary Ltd.; Founder, Arthouse Foundation). Suresh Chellaram is also a part owner of the Rajasthan Royal's. Suresh is the brother in law of Lalit Modi. Pishu Chellaram is also another brother. The Chellaram family are a wealthy Sindhi family involved in the manufacturing and shipping in Nigeria. They have made it several times to the Forbes magazine list.
- Wanted daughter Kajaal to marry Sanjay Dutt in 1986.
- After the success of Naam, the same team, Rajendra Kumar, Mahesh Bhatt and Salim Khan were to make a film titled "Naaraz" staring Rakhee Gulzar, Kumar Gaurav, Madhuri Dixit,Naseerudin Shah and Amrish Puri. LaterNaraaz was shelved. Years later Mahesh Bhatt made another film titled Naaraaz with a different star cast and story.
- Films started coming his way when he played the role of a straight son of Nargis in Mother India.
- His daughter-in-law (Namrata) is Sunil Dutt's daughter and Sanjay Dutt's sister.
- Father in law of Hollywood producer , director Raju Patel.
- Nephew Ajay Tuli played his son in Sone Ka Dil Lohe Ka Haath. Ajay attempted to turn producer with brother Vikram Tuli but was unsuccessful.
- Brother of producer/director Naresh Kumar.
- Rajendra Kumar's second daughter's name is Kaajal Tulli.
- Ajay Tuli and Vikram Tuli are sons of director Naresh Kumar.
- Grandson Karam Patel (Rapper Dirty Grim) , son of daughter Dimple Patel, was born on April 9, 1990.
- Granduncle to upcoming actress Shinjaa Tuli ( Daughter of nephew Vikram Tuli).
- O.P. Ralhan is married to Rajendra Kumar's sister Manorama, who was also a costume designer. O.P. Ralhan's grandson Armaan Ralhan is also a actor.
- Daughter Dimple Patel is the daughter in law of Hollywood Producer/Director Sharad Patel. He is Raju Patel's father.
- Grandaughter Saachi Tulli (Kumar Gaurav daughter) is married to actor Bilal Amrohi.
- Hollywood producer Viju Patel is the brother of producer Raju Patel (Raju is Rajendra Kumar's son in law).
- He was cast in Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959) opposite Asha Parekh, who was making her debut as a heroine. A few days later, the director fired Parekh claiming she wasn't star material and replaced her with Ameeta, who cut her fee in half to secure the role. Soon, Nasir Hussain cast Parekh in Dil Deke Dekho (1959), which made her a huge star. Kumar was cast opposite her in Gharana (1961), and this time she was successfully retained, and the film became a huge hit. He would forever refer to her as Bhagyalakshmi (meaning "the-ever-lucky-one"), since he saw her go from a flop heroine to a screen icon instantly.
- Producer Sham Behl is Rajendra' cousin brother. Sham Behl and director Ramesh Behl were brothers. Sham Behl is the father of actors Ravi Behl and Geeta Behl.
- Starred in the shelved film Raviraj Films "Aawara Raju" (1977) Starring Rajendra Kumar,Randhir Kapoor, Nutan, Rekha, Ranjeet. Music by RD Burman.Directed by Firoz Chinoy.
- Starred in the shelved film Meena Films International "Virodhi" (1976). Starring Rajendra Kumar,Jeetendra, Asha Parekh,Vidya Sinha,Ajit,Devan Verma, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Directed by Arabind Sen.
- Starred in the shelved film Mehboob Film Combines "Khuda Aur Insaan" (1976). Starring Sunil Dutt,Rajendra Kumar, Asha Parekh,Vidya Sinha,Vikram,Sajid Khan,Simple Kapadia,Aruna Irani,Amjad Khan, Music Naushad, Produced by Amine Saiyeed ( Younger sister of Mehboob Khan), Directed by Naresh Kumar.
- Starred in the shelved movie J.J. Films "Yaari Dosti"(1975) Starring Rajendra Kumar, Pran, Yogita Bali,Zarina Wahab,Music by Ravindra Jain, Directed by B. Subash.
- Starred in the shelved movie "Our India" (Hello Darling)(1982). Starring Rajendra Kumar,Kumar Gaurav,Padmini Kholapure,Utpal Dutt, Amrish Puri, Music Laxmikant Pyarelal, Produced by Sohan Singh and N.S. Bhalla, Written and Directed by R.K.Nayyar .
- Starred in the shelved film Adhyashakti Films "Khas Baat"(1986) Starring Rajendra Kumar,Sharmila Tagore, Sandhu Raj, Roma Manik, Raj Shekhar, Music by Jugal- Kishore , Tilak Raj, Directed by Sisir Mishra.
- Starred in the shelved film Apollo Arts "Awaara Aur Shareefzada"(1975) Starring Rajendra Kumar,Sanjay Khan, Zahira, Music Kalyanji Anandji , Produced by S.P. Mahendra, Directed by B.S. Thapa.
- Starred in the shelved movie J.J. Films "Yaari Dosti"(1978) Starring Rajendra Kumar, Zarina Wahab,Yogita Bali, Shailendra Singh, Bindu, Pran,Music by Ravindra Jain, Directed by B.Subbhash.
- Starred in the shelved movie Tasveer Movies "Samaaj Aur Kanoon"(1975) Starring Ashok Kumar,Rajendra Kumar, Anil Dhawan,Yogita Bali,Ranjeet,Danny Denzongpa, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Produced by T.H.Shah, Directed by Jai Prakash.
- Starred in the shelved movie Dimple Films "Mr & Mrs.420" (1974) Starring Rajendra Kumar, Hema Malini,Om Prakash, Ajit, Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, Produced Naresh Kumar,Directed by Sikander Khanna.
- Starred in the shelved movie "Sasta Khoon Mahenga Pani"(1969) Starring Rajendra Kumar, Saira Banu,Sanjeev Kumar,Produced and Directed by K.Asif.
- Rajendra Kumar had announced a film titled "Yaad Aa Rahi Hain" with son Kumar Gaurav in 1982. The film got shelved.
- Younger brother Varinder Kumar worked as a production designer in films.
- Younger brother Ranjeet Kumar worked in films as a assistant director, production designer, production manager, costume designer.
- Hum Log was to be Rajendra Kumar's debut as a hero. He was dropped and replaced by Sajjan.
- Was originally considered for the role of DSP De Silva in Chandra Barot's action/crime classic DON(1978). The role was eventually played by Iftekhar.
- Father of Kumar Gaurav
- Rajendra Kumars daughter Dimple Patel has 2 sons . Their names are Karam Patel and Amar Patel.
- Grandson Karam Patel is a local independent rapper in Los Angeles.
- Rapper Dirty Grim (Karam Patel) is the grandson of Bollywood legend Rajendra Kumar. Dirty Grim is based in Los Angeles, California. Dirty Grim (Karam Patel) is the son of Rajendra's daughter Dimple Patel and Hollywood movie producer Raju Patel. Karam Patel is the owner of the record label "Genocide Entertainment".Karam is a Rapper, Producer,Audio Engineer, Graphic Designer.He is responsible for producing and finding several new music talent.Karam Patel (Dirty Grim) has released the following albums, "King of Terrors Mixtape" ,"Dum It Down", "Project Mayhem", "The Grave Digger" and "Reloaded". Karam (Dirty Grim) has several music videos posted on youtube.
- He has 2 sister's.
- Grandson in law Bilal Amrohi is the grandson of Kamal Amrohi.
- Director Ramesh Behl is his cousin. (Shaym Behl's brother).
- Younger sister named Kamla.
- Father name Lakshmichand Tuli.
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