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Rajesh Khanna
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- Born 29 December 1942
- Place of Birth Amritsar
- Occupation Film Actor, Politician, Film Producer, Singer, Television Actor
- Spouse Dimple Kapadia (1973; 1982)
- Education Ness Wadia College Of Commerce, St. Sebastian Goan High School, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Hill Grange High School
- Years active 1966-2012
- Children Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna
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- Riyasat,
- Aradhana
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ABOUT Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna was an Indian actor, also referred to as the "first superstar"and the "original superstar" of Indian cinema, was also a film producer and politician. He starred in 15 consecutive solos hit films in the period 1969 to 1971, still an unbreakable record. He made his debut in 1966 with Aakhri Khat. Through his career, he appeared in more than 160 feature films and 17 short films. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award award three times. He was the highest paid Indian actor from 1970 to 1987 where Amitabh Bachchan shared the same tag with Khanna from 1980 to 1987. He married Dimple Kapadia in March 1973, eight months before her debut film Bobby was released and had two daughters from the marriage. Their elder daughter Twinkle Khanna is married to actor Akshay Kumar, while they also have a younger daughter Rinke Khanna. He was also a Lok Sabha member of the Indian National Congress from New Delhi constituency from 1992 to 1996. After being critically ill, Khanna died on July 18, 2012. Khanna has been posthumously awarded India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan. On April 30, 2013, he was officially bestowed with the title The First Superstar of Indian cinema at Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards.
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RAJESH KHANNA NEWS
Rajesh Khanna said I was a 'better actor' than him; Dilip Kumar said he wanted to give some advice but...: Rajeev Khandelwal
July 22, 2024 6:09 pm
Rajeev Khandelwal recently spoke about meeting Mithun Chakraborty at a restaurant and his interaction with Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar.
When Amitabh Bachchan revealed Rajesh Khanna's last words: 'Time ho gaya hai, pack up'
July 18, 2024 5:18 pm
Amitabh Bachchan had visited Rajesh Khanna's home, Aashirwad, in Mumbai after his death in July 2012. The actor had even left a pre-recorded message for his family, friends and fans.
Akshay Kumar says he learned about failure from father-in-law Rajesh Khanna's career downfall: 'After biggest success, he saw a complete drop'
July 11, 2024 3:00 pm
Akshay Kumar opened up about his idea of failure and success, and said that the career downfall of his late father-in-law Rajesh Khanna taught him a lot.
Zeenat Aman recalls being intimidated by Rajesh Khanna, would mug up her lines: 'He was a phenomenon'
July 08, 2024 9:52 pm
Zeenat Aman admitted that she was intimidated by the late actor Rajesh Khanna early in her career. However, she remained confident in front of the superstar and never showed her doubts.
Sharmila Tagore snapped at Rajesh Khanna when he bullied Farida Jalal on Aradhana set: 'We will have 10 more rehearsals'
June 27, 2024 10:05 pm
Farida Jalal recalled how Sharmila Tagore came to her rescue during an altercation with Rajesh Khanna over rehearsals for Aradhana's romantic track.
Dilip Kumar would walk up to 'boodha light man' on set and sip tea from his saucer: Emotional Farida Jalal says she 'couldn't believe' superstar's decency
June 13, 2024 2:59 pm
Farida Jalal teared up as she looked back on her relationship with the late superstar Dilip Kumar, whom she considered her brother.
'Arrogant' Rajesh Khanna was annoyed I didn't give him attention, Sharmila Tagore supported me: Farida Jalal was 'disgusted' by Kaka's influence
June 13, 2024 11:28 pm
Farida Jalal said that Rajesh Khanna was quite rude to her on the set of Aradhana, however, the two became friends after the shoot.
Dimple Kapadia: The overnight sensation who gave up films to marry Rajesh Khanna at 16, returned to script a success story
June 08, 2024 5:01 pm
On Dimple Kapadia’s 67th birthday, we look at how the actor, who gave up her promising acting career after a smashing debut, returned to cinema with more resilience and maturity after a failed marriage with Rajesh Khanna.
When Rajesh Khanna took a dig at Amitabh Bachchan for dancing in a saree in 'Mere Angne Mein': 'I will never compromise on my dignity'
May 31, 2024 4:09 pm
Rajesh Khanna did not appreciate Amitabh Bachchan wearing a saree and dancing to 'Mere Angne Mein' in Laawaris. The two were arch rivals in the 70s.
Twinkle Khanna says she finally forgives mom Dimple Kapadia but still has one complaint: 'With a worried frown...'
May 16, 2024 6:04 pm
Twinkle Khanna, in a tribute to her mother, Dimple Kapadia, writes a funny anecdote where she reveals that the veteran actress pays more attention to Twinkle's hair instead of celebrating her achievements.
