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Rajesh Khanna

Rajesh Khanna Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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

Related Other Pages:

  • 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.

Rajesh Khanna FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Riyasat
  • Riyasat

    ( 2014 )

  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel
  • Bayen Haath Ka Khel

    ( 2025 )

  • Jaanleva Black Blood
  • Jaanleva Black Blood

    ( 2012 )

  • Ittefaq
  • Ittefaq

    ( Not Final )

  • Six December
  • Six December

    ( 2012 )

  • Vijay - Winner All the Way
  • Vijay - Winner All the Way

    ( 2010 )

  • Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein
  • Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein

    ( 2010 )

  • Kaash Mere Hote
  • Kaash Mere Hote

    ( 2009 )

  • Blackmailer
  • Blackmailer

    ( 2009 )

  • First Time - Pehli Baar
  • First Time - Pehli Baar

    ( 2009 )

  • Wafaa
  • Wafaa

    ( 2008 )

  • Raghukul Reet Sada Chali Aayi
  • Raghukul Reet Sada Chali Aayi

    ( 2008–2010 )

  • Om Shanti Om
  • Om Shanti Om

    ( 2007 )

  • Jaana... Let's Fall in Love
  • Jaana... Let's Fall in Love

    ( 2006 )

  • Hello? Kaun Hai!
  • Hello? Kaun Hai!

    ( 2006 )

  • Tum Meri Ho
  • Tum Meri Ho

    ( 2005 )

  • Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa
  • Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa

    ( 2002 )

  • Apne Paraye
  • Apne Paraye

    ( 2001–2002 )

  • Pyaar Zindagi Hai
  • Pyaar Zindagi Hai

    ( 2001 )

  • Batwara
  • Batwara

    ( 2000–2001 )

  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen
  • Aa Ab Laut Chalen

    ( 1999 )

  • Sautela Bhai
  • Sautela Bhai

    ( 1996 )

  • Kis Kaam Ke Yeh Rishte
  • Kis Kaam Ke Yeh Rishte

    ( 1995 )

  • Khudai
  • Khudai

    ( 1994 )

  • Ghar Parivaar
  • Ghar Parivaar

    ( 1991 )

  • Rupaye Dus Karod
  • Rupaye Dus Karod

    ( 1991 )

  • Begunaah
  • Begunaah

    ( 1991 )

  • Ghar Ka Ujala
  • Ghar Ka Ujala

    ( 1990 )

  • Jai Shiv Shankar
  • Jai Shiv Shankar

    ( 1990 )

  • Dushman
  • Dushman

    ( 1990 )

  • Swarg
  • Swarg

    ( 1990 )

  • Police Ke Peechhe Police
  • Police Ke Peechhe Police

    ( 1989 )

  • Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein
  • Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein

    ( 1989 )

  • Ghar Ka Chiraag
  • Ghar Ka Chiraag

    ( 1989 )

  • Paap Ka Ant
  • Paap Ka Ant

    ( 1989 )

  • Main Tera Dushman
  • Main Tera Dushman

    ( 1989 )

  • Woh Phir Aayegi
  • Woh Phir Aayegi

    ( 1988 )

  • Vijay
  • Vijay

    ( 1988 )

  • Goraa
  • Goraa

    ( 1987 )

  • Avam
  • Avam

    ( 1987 )

  • Sitapur Ki Geeta
  • Sitapur Ki Geeta

    ( 1987 )

  • Nazrana
  • Nazrana

    ( 1987 )

  • Om
  • Om

    ( 1986 )

  • Waapsi
  • Waapsi

    ( 1986 )

  • Mohabbat Ki Kasam
  • Mohabbat Ki Kasam

    ( 1986 )

  • Angaaray
  • Angaaray

    ( 1986 )

  • Adhikar
  • Adhikar

    ( 1986 )

  • Anokha Rishta
  • Anokha Rishta

    ( 1986 )

  • Shatru
  • Shatru

    ( 1986 )

  • Nasihat
  • Nasihat

    ( 1986 )

  • Amrit
  • Amrit

    ( 1986 )

  • Awara Baap
  • Awara Baap

    ( 1985 )

  • Insaaf Main Karoonga
  • Insaaf Main Karoonga

    ( 1985 )

  • Oonche Log
  • Oonche Log

    ( 1985 )

  • Babu
  • Babu

    ( 1985 )

  • Alag Alag
  • Alag Alag

    ( 1985 )

  • Adavi Donga
  • Adavi Donga

    ( 1985 )

  • Aakhir Kyon?
  • Aakhir Kyon?

    ( 1985 )

  • Durgaa
  • Durgaa

    ( 1985 )

  • Bewafai
  • Bewafai

    ( 1985 )

  • Masterji
  • Masterji

    ( 1985 )

  • Hum Dono
  • Hum Dono

    ( 1985 )

  • Zamana
  • Zamana

    ( 1985 )

  • Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai
  • Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai

    ( 1984 )

  • Awaaz
  • Awaaz

    ( 1984 )

  • Naya Kadam
  • Naya Kadam

    ( 1984 )

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon
  • Dharm Aur Qanoon

    ( 1984 )

  • Asha Jyoti
  • Asha Jyoti

    ( 1984 )

  • Maqsad
  • Maqsad

    ( 1984 )

  • Aaj Kaa M.L.A. Ram Avtar
  • Aaj Kaa M.L.A. Ram Avtar

    ( 1984 )

  • Agar Tum Na Hote
  • Agar Tum Na Hote

    ( 1983 )

  • Souten
  • Souten

    ( 1983 )

  • Film Hi Film
  • Film Hi Film

    ( 1983 )

  • Avtaar
  • Avtaar

    ( 1983 )

  • Nishaan
  • Nishaan

    ( 1983 )

  • Jaanwar
  • Jaanwar

    ( 1982 )

  • Disco Dancer
  • Disco Dancer

    ( 1982 )

  • Ayaash
  • Ayaash

    ( 1982 )

  • Dharam Kanta
  • Dharam Kanta

    ( 1982 )

  • Dil-E-Nadaan
  • Dil-E-Nadaan

    ( 1982 )

  • Ashanti
  • Ashanti

    ( 1982 )

  • Rajput
  • Rajput

    ( 1982 )

  • Suraag
  • Suraag

    ( 1982 )

  • Bharosa
  • Bharosa

    ( 1981 )

  • Fiffty Fiffty
  • Fiffty Fiffty

    ( 1981 )

  • Dard (Conflict of Emotions)
  • Dard (Conflict of Emotions)

    ( 1981 )

  • Dhanwan
  • Dhanwan

    ( 1981 )

  • Sundara Satarkar
  • Sundara Satarkar

    ( 1981 )

  • Khoon Aur Paani
  • Khoon Aur Paani

    ( 1981 )

  • Kudrat
  • Kudrat

    ( 1981 )

  • Dushman Dost
  • Dushman Dost

    ( 1981 )

  • Sapne Apne Apne
  • Sapne Apne Apne

    ( 1980 )

  • Shadi Se Pahale
  • Shadi Se Pahale

    ( 1980 )

  • Bandish
  • Bandish

    ( 1980 )

  • Aanchal
  • Aanchal

    ( 1980 )

  • Phir Wohi Raat
  • Phir Wohi Raat

    ( 1980 )

  • Red Rose
  • Red Rose

    ( 1980 )

  • Thodisi Bewafaii
  • Thodisi Bewafaii

    ( 1980 )

  • Majnoon
  • Majnoon

    ( 1979 )

  • Bebus
  • Bebus

    ( 1979 )

  • Janta Hawaldar
  • Janta Hawaldar

    ( 1979 )

  • Amar Deep
  • Amar Deep

    ( 1979 )

  • Muqabla
  • Muqabla

    ( 1979 )

  • Naya Bakra
  • Naya Bakra

    ( 1979 )

  • Prem Bandhan
  • Prem Bandhan

    ( 1979 )

  • Chamatkaar
  • Chamatkaar

    ( 1978 )

  • Chakravyuha
  • Chakravyuha

    ( 1978 )

  • Naukri
  • Naukri

    ( 1978 )

  • Bhola Bhala
  • Bhola Bhala

    ( 1978 )

  • Anurodh
  • Anurodh

    ( 1977 )

  • Tinku
  • Tinku

    ( 1977 )

  • Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka
  • Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka

    ( 1977 )

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

    ( 1977 )

  • Hatyara
  • Hatyara

    ( 1977 )

  • Chalta Purza
  • Chalta Purza

    ( 1977 )

  • Karm
  • Karm

    ( 1977 )

  • Chhailla Babu
  • Chhailla Babu

    ( 1977 )

  • Aaina
  • Aaina

    ( 1977 )

  • Tyaag
  • Tyaag

    ( 1977 )

  • Ginny Aur Johnny
  • Ginny Aur Johnny

    ( 1976 )

  • Bundal Baaz
  • Bundal Baaz

    ( 1976 )

  • Maha Chor
  • Maha Chor

    ( 1976 )

  • Mehbooba
  • Mehbooba

    ( 1976 )

  • Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun
  • Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun

    ( 1976 )

  • Prem Kahani
  • Prem Kahani

    ( 1975 )

  • Aakraman
  • Aakraman

    ( 1975 )

  • Humshakal
  • Humshakal

    ( 1974 )

  • Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi
  • Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi

    ( 1974 )

  • Roti
  • Roti

    ( 1974 )

  • Aavishkar
  • Aavishkar

    ( 1974 )

  • Ajanabee
  • Ajanabee

    ( 1974 )

  • 5 Rifles
  • 5 Rifles

    ( 1974 )

  • Prem Nagar
  • Prem Nagar

    ( 1974 )

  • Aap Ki Kasam
  • Aap Ki Kasam

    ( 1974 )

  • Namak Haraam
  • Namak Haraam

    ( 1973 )

  • Daag: A Poem of Love
  • Daag: A Poem of Love

    ( 1973 )

  • Bangaru Babu
  • Bangaru Babu

    ( 1973 )

  • Raja Rani
  • Raja Rani

    ( 1973 )

  • Shehzada
  • Shehzada

    ( 1972 )

  • Apna Desh
  • Apna Desh

    ( 1972 )

  • Maalik
  • Maalik

    ( 1972 )

  • Dil Daulat Duniya
  • Dil Daulat Duniya

    ( 1972 )

  • Anuraag
  • Anuraag

    ( 1972 )

  • Mere Jeevan Saathi
  • Mere Jeevan Saathi

    ( 1972 )

  • Joroo Ka Ghulam
  • Joroo Ka Ghulam

    ( 1972 )

  • Bawarchi
  • Bawarchi

    ( 1972 )

  • Amar Prem
  • Amar Prem

    ( 1972 )

  • Seema
  • Seema

    ( 1971 )

  • Dushmun
  • Dushmun

    ( 1971 )

  • Maryada
  • Maryada

    ( 1971 )

  • Badnam Farishte
  • Badnam Farishte

    ( 1971 )

  • Chhoti Bahu
  • Chhoti Bahu

    ( 1971 )

  • Haathi Mere Saathi
  • Haathi Mere Saathi

    ( 1971 )

  • Andaz
  • Andaz

    ( 1971 )

  • Anand
  • Anand

    ( 1971 )

  • Mehboob Ki Mehndi
  • Mehboob Ki Mehndi

    ( 1971 )

  • Guddi
  • Guddi

    ( 1971 )

  • Kati Patang
  • Kati Patang

    ( 1970 )

  • Aan Milo Sajna
  • Aan Milo Sajna

    ( 1970 )

  • Safar
  • Safar

    ( 1970 )

  • Sachaa Jhutha
  • Sachaa Jhutha

    ( 1970 )

  • Bandhan
  • Bandhan

    ( 1970 )

  • The Train
  • The Train

    ( 1970 )

  • Doli
  • Doli

    ( 1969 )

  • Do Raaste
  • Do Raaste

    ( 1969 )

  • Ittefaq
  • Ittefaq

    ( 1969 )

  • Aradhana
  • Aradhana

    ( 1969 )

  • Khamoshi
  • Khamoshi

    ( 1969 )

  • Shrimanji
  • Shrimanji

    ( 1968 )

  • Baharon Ke Sapne
  • Baharon Ke Sapne

    ( 1967 )

  • Aurat
  • Aurat

    ( 1967 )

  • Raaz
  • Raaz

    ( 1967 )

  • Aakhri Khat
  • Aakhri Khat

    ( 1966 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Rajesh Khanna AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor
  • The Asia-Pacific Film Festival for Best Actor - 1977 Chhailla Babu

  • Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema - 2009

  • Best Actor in Hindi Films
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor in Hindi Films - 1987 Amrit

  • Best Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor (Hindi) - 1973 Bawarchi

  • Best Actor in Hindi Films
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Actor in Hindi Films - 1972 Anand

  • Best Actor
  • The Berlin International Film Festival for Best Actor - 1981 Kudrat

  • Acting
  • The Berlin International Film Festival for Acting - 1977 Chhailla Babu

  • Best Actor
  • The Berlin International Film Festival for Best Actor - 1974 Roti

  • The Bombay International Film Festival for - 2003

  • Special Award for Excellence in Acting
  • The Columbus International Film and Animation Film Festival for Special Award for Excellence in Acting - 1983 Agar Tum Na Hote

  • Best Actor
  • The Edinburgh International Film Festival for Best Actor - 1970 Sachaa Jhutha

  • The Filmfare Awards for - 2005

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1975 Aavishkar

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1972 Anand

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 1971 Sachaa Jhutha

  • Best Actor
  • The Giffoni Film Festival for Best Actor - 1971 Haathi Mere Saathi

  • Best Actor
  • The International Film Festival Rotterdam for Best Actor - 1982 Rajput

  • Best Actor
  • The Locarno Film Festival for Best Actor - 1974 Roti

  • Acting
  • The Locarno Film Festival for Acting - 1972 Dushmun

  • Best Actor
  • The Melbourne International Film Festival for Best Actor - 1973 Raja Rani

  • Acting
  • The Moscow International Film Festival for Acting - 1981 Kudrat

  • The Moscow International Film Festival for - 1975 Prem Kahani

  • Lifetime Achivement Award
  • The Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards for Lifetime Achivement Award - 2001

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2003

  • Pride of Film Industry
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Pride of Film Industry - 2005

  • Acting
  • The Venice Film Festival for Acting - 1981 Kudrat

  • Best Actor
  • The Venice Film Festival for Best Actor - 1972 Amar Prem

  • Best Actor
  • The Venice Film Festival for Best Actor - 1971 Anand

  • The Zee Cine Awards for - 2001

  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Lifetime Achievement Award - 2001

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

RAJESH KHANNA NEWS

Mumtaz recalls how Rajesh Khanna 'would sulk in a corner' when she worked with other actors: 'He wanted me to work only with him'

December 29, 2022 5:15 pm

On Rajesh Khanna's birth anniversary, Mumtaz recalled the time when Kaka would 'sulk in a corner' when she worked with other actors.

Anju Mahendroo remembers Rajesh Khanna on his birth anniversary, shares unseen photo: 'Love and miss you loads'

December 29, 2022 3:54 pm

On Rajesh Khanna's birth anniversary, Anju Mahendroo shared an unseen photo in his memory.

Toddler Twinkle Khanna makes father Rajesh Khanna beam with joy in throwback pic on 'bittersweet' shared birthday. See here

December 29, 2022 10:53 am

Twinkle Khanna took to Instagram and penned an emotional note for her father, actor Rajesh Khanna, who is considered Bollywood's original superstar.

When Rajesh Khanna said that he was 'turning hysterical with work pressure' while filming Anand: 'Nobody cared and nobody listened'

December 29, 2022 8:28 am

On Rajesh Khanna's birth anniversary, recalling the time when the actor gave a legendary performance while he was 'turning hysterical with work pressure'.

'King of Romance' Yash Chopra's first love story was a tale of polyamory that was accepted by the masses

December 17, 2022 7:54 pm

Yash Chopra's Daag, starring Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Rakhee, was an unorthodox love story where the man ends up with two women and they all live happily ever after.

When Anju Mahendroo said Rajesh Khanna expected her to fall at his feet like other girls: 'I submerged my identity to his'

December 02, 2022 8:12 am

Rajesh Khanna and Anju Mahendroo's relationship started falling apart after he became a star with Aradhana.

Was Rajesh Khanna always late for work? Meenakshi Seshadri addresses rumours

November 17, 2022 9:40 am

Meenakshi Seshadri refuted the speculation that Rajesh Khanna was always late to the sets. She had worked with him on the film Awara Baap.

'Rajesh Khanna would drive away, women would put sand in their maang': Janhvi Kapoor says they 'wouldn't do it for anyone today'

November 08, 2022 11:01 am

Janhvi Kapoor said that the era of superstars ending might actually be good for Indian cinema in general.

Twinkle Khanna's birthday post for niece Noamika starts debate; does she look more like Dimple Kapadia or Rinke Khanna?

October 21, 2022 11:05 am

Twinkle Khanna's post wishing niece Naomika a happy birthday inspired a discussion about whether the teenager looks more like her mother Rinke, grandmother Dimple Kapadia, or Twinkle herself.

When Rajesh Khanna blamed others for his films flopping: 'He felt there was a conspiracy against him, turned on people'

October 19, 2022 2:14 pm

Rajesh Khanna was very insecure after his films started flopping and Salim Khan said that he did not look inwards to see what was going wrong.

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