Monty Nas has worked with Manoj Kumar Served as his assistant for over 8 years. The latter was also supposed to get Ness into movies at the time. However, the opportunity never came. However, when he got an opportunity to star in Prem Rog, he consulted his mentor. In a recent interview, Monty Nath looked back at his early life and spoke about how Manoj Kumar told him that he believed in him and pushed him to start his career with ‘Prem Rog’.
Monty Nath talks about how he got ‘Prem Rog’ for Manoj Kumar and Raj Kapoor
Actor Monty Nath, in his latest talk show chat with Vicky Lalwani, talked about how he got his first film Prem Rog and how he was initially cast in Manoj Kumar’s film. In the interview, he revealed that he and Kumar’s brother Rajiv Kumar often played stunt doubles or extras in films like “Kranti” and “Chana Jor Garam”. “We were doing a grounding session. He asked us to get in front of the camera because he wanted to do a film with us, ‘Kakuri ke Shaheed’,” he shared.“He wanted me to play the role of Bhagat Singh,” he adds, “but, somehow, it didn’t work out.”However, Ness said the project never happened as he ended up getting another big offer to appear in front of the camera as one of the main cast members.He shared that he got his first role because of Raj Kapoor. However, it was Manoj Kumar’s encouragement that gave him the strength to accept the role. He shared more details and added, “In 1980, I got married. So, I had to start. I couldn’t wait for him to launch me. I had to start. Well, shoot kat udhar, RK me, Raj uncle (Raj Kapoor), set pe kabhi kabhi aate the. Toh unhe bola Raj Uncle ne, meri paas chota, sa”. Tu karega, usme, ‘Prem Rog’ when he was producing” (We used to shoot there, in RK, Raj Uncle (Raj Kapoor) would sometimes come to the sets. So he said to me, I have a small role for you, Monty. will you do it? )He added that when he told Manoj Kumar about the opportunity, the famous director said to him, “‘Chalu karo. Tume Talent hai. You will make it. We all start small, don’t wait for the big day” (you should start, you have the talent).
Monty Nath talks about working with Manoj Kumar in ‘Kranti’
The multi-starrer film “Kranti” is one of Manoj Kumar’s greatest films. Ness assisted him in making the film, which was one of his greatest achievements at the time. Talking about the film, the former actor shared, “Director Manoj Kumar did not compromise with producer Manoj Kumar. It is a big film.”He also revealed that Dilip Kumar often told Manoj Kumar to stop shooting because he was tired. Monty Nurse revealed that he was willing to do all this “because he understands the actor’s emotions, his soul; if he’s not comfortable doing something, it’s not going to come from the heart the way I want it to. I don’t want anything forced. “Monty Nath’s reminiscences give a heartfelt insight into the generosity and guidance of Manoj Kumar, whose words of encouragement not only built the actor’s confidence but also helped him take the first steps in his career that started with Raj Kapoor’s iconic Prem Rog.
