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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

Rajesh Khanna recalled he 'couldn't say no' to Rajiv Gandhi's smile when he asked him to contest elections: 'Ab aur kya filmein karni hain, bahut hogaya'

June 09, 2025 4:42 pm

In an old interview, late actor Rajesh Khanna had opened up about how he couldn't turn down Rajiv Gandhi when he asked him to contest elections.

20 years after Bobby, 'unlucky' Rudaali changed Dimple Kapadia's fortune; broke the idea of 'glamorous' heroine and established her as an actor

June 08, 2025 7:27 am

On Dimple Kapadia's 68th birthday, we revisit one of her first celebrated performances in Kalpana Lajmi's Rudaali.

When Rajesh Khanna admitted he was 'envious' of Amitabh Bachchan: 'I always acted as a romantic hero. Never did action films'

June 06, 2025 3:07 pm

The Rajesh Khanna-Amitabh Bachchan rivalry is one of Bollywood’s most storied chapters, often discussed among fans and film historians alike. 

When Rajesh Khanna reflected on Dimple Kapadia's decision to not divorce him: 'Dilon ki baat hai'; why some people prefer such relationships

June 06, 2025 12:30 pm

"We did live separately. Abhi take divorce nahi diya. She doesn't give reasons best known to her," Rajesh Khanna once said

'Rajesh Khanna's bungalow was always surrounded by 10,000 women; they were jealous I got to romance him': Mumtaz

May 30, 2025 1:10 pm

Veteran actor reflected on her streak of hit movies with Rajesh Khanna, and said that his fans would be jealous that she got to romance him.

Moushumi Chatterjee says she 'pities' Amitabh Bachchan, calls him a victim of his image: 'He is always performing as that's all he knows'

May 28, 2025 4:16 pm

Moushumi Chatterjee said Amitabh Bachchan never let success get into his head, while Rajesh Khanna was blown up by it. However, she believes Big B was also a victim of his image as he has to protect his 'huge image'.

When Twinkle Khanna admitted parents Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna’s fame helped her get her first break: 'People think twice before...'

May 25, 2025 4:10 pm

In an old interview, Twinkle Khanna opened up about navigating the fame of her parents, Dimple Kapadia and the late Rajesh Khanna.

Moushumi Chatterjee recalls Rajesh Khanna's 'nasty' remark about her daughter: 'Nobody thought I can give it back...'

May 23, 2025 10:47 pm

In a recent interview, Moushumi Chatterjee recalled how Rajesh Khanna once questioned whether the father of her daughter was her husband, Jayanta Mukherjee, or actor Vinod Mehra.

Moushumi Chatterjee on one major difference between Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna: 'Big B never surrounded himself with chamchas, Kaka needed that'

May 22, 2025 2:18 pm

Veteran actor Moushumi Chatterjee revealed one key difference between her former co-stars Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan that only impacted their career.

Twinkle Khanna offered sister Rinke sanctuary in her basement during Operation Sindoor: 'She lives within 1km radius of PM Modi'

May 20, 2025 1:30 pm

Akshay Kumar's wife, Twinkle Khanna, reflected on the tensions between India and Pakistan a few days ago, and said that she invited her sister to come hunker down with her in the basement of her Mumbai house.

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