Raj Kapoor's 'Mera Naam Joker' found unexpected success in Russia in 1972, and now, Sourish Dey's 'Joker,' a film about a clown's life, is set to premiere at the Moscow International Film Festival.

Mera Naam Joker was legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor's dream project. The multi-starrer film follows the life of a poverty-stricken boy who is compelled to become a joker in a circus.