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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

Sharmila Tagore on why she stopped doing films with Rajesh Khanna: 'For a 9 am shoot, he never reached before 12 pm...'

July 19, 2022 8:42 am

Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna had famously worked together in 10 films, including the likes of Aradhana, Safar, Amar Prem, among others.

When Dimple Kapadia said Rajesh Khanna was 'misunderstood': 'We may have separated but...'

July 19, 2022 8:21 am

Dimple Kapadia once spoke about how Rajesh Khanna was a 'misunderstood' man, a 'wonderful guy'.

Why Rajesh Khanna-Sharmila Tagore's Avishkaar is the antithesis of Bollywood romcoms

June 20, 2022 8:26 am

Hindi cinema has made rom-coms by the dozen, but inspecting the ugly reality of a close relationship has always made us extremely uncomfortable. Basu Bhattacharya's 1974 film Avishkaar does this in a delicate way.

'Don't spoil classics': Fans respond as remake of Rajesh Khanna-Amitabh Bachchan's Anand announced

May 19, 2022 11:42 am

Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan's cult drama Anand is being remade by original producer N.C. Sippy's grandson Sameer Raj Sippy and Vikram Khakar.

Mumtaz on her extramarital affair: 'It was nothing serious, just a temporary phase'

May 15, 2022 9:41 am

Vetaran actor Mumtaz, now 74, opened up in a recent interview about heartbreak, marriage, infidelity and the price of stardom that actors pay in their lives.

When Rajesh Khanna felt he had lost his 'right hand' after Mumtaz left movies

May 13, 2022 4:19 pm

Mumtaz shared that she and Rajesh Khanna worked in almost a dozen films together but they never had a flop.

Sharmila Tagore's Aradhana encapsulates the phony formula of damsels in distress disguised as strong women

April 24, 2022 9:15 am

Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna starrer Aradhana started the 15 film hit streak for Rajesh Khanna, as Tagore got a rather tough job of playing a damsel in distress who was supposedly strong.

As Anand turns 51, revisiting the film whose code is fast disappearing from India

March 13, 2022 9:39 am

Rajesh Khanna’s Anand is oblivious of any religious affiliations, caste or social status of others. He is equally cordial with Raghu Kaka (the cook at Bhaskar’s home), Mrs Disa and Issabhai.

Rajesh Khanna’s obsession with death and his songs that celebrated mystery of life

December 29, 2021 10:11 pm

The Rajesh Khanna phenomena wouldn't have been possible without the chartbuster music that his films carried. On his 79th birth anniversary today, capturing his stupendous stardom, swift downfall and the mellifluous and melancholic music.

Twinkle Khanna remembers dad Rajesh Khanna on birth anniversary: 'It’s our day together, now and forever'

December 30, 2021 8:30 am

Twinkle Khanna shares her birthday with her late father Rajesh Khanna. She shared a childhood picture of herself with the late actor and remembered him on the special day. Akshay Kumar also wished his wife on her birthday.

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