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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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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
'Shatrughan Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar were worse than Rajesh Khanna', says Shabana Azmi: 'Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor were the only punctual stars'
December 13, 2024 6:14 pm
Shabana Azmi recently spoke about her co-stars from the past, and shared that only Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor were punctual.
'Rajesh Khanna belittled me in front of everyone, wanted to show the world he was superior': Amol Palekar reflects on Kaka's 'insecurities'
December 07, 2024 8:06 pm
Amol Palekar reflected on his unpleasant experience working with Rajesh Khanna, and revealed the lessons that he took away from it.
'Rajesh Khanna stood in queue with Dalda dabba, slept in dharamshala in Vaishno Devi during Avataar': Shabana Azmi
December 01, 2024 7:08 pm
In an interview, Shabana Azmi recalled shooting for the 1983 film Avtaar. The actress shared the difficulties of shooting for the song 'Chalo Bulawaa Aaya Hai' at Vaishno Devi.
Angry Rajesh Khanna threw Rishi Kapoor's ring after he proposed to Dimple Kapadia: 'He took away my heroine and my ring'
November 04, 2024 6:55 pm
Rishi Kapoor explained that his dislike for Rajesh Khanna stemmed from the fact that he married his first co-star, Dimple Kapadia.
When Rajesh Khanna responded to criticisms of arrogance: 'I am not worthy of being loved by such a big crowd'
November 03, 2024 3:38 pm
Affectionately known as "Kaka," Rajesh Khanna was admired by many for his gentle demeanour in addition to his acting prowess. However, there were some who perceived Khanna as arrogant.
Rajesh Khanna 'humiliated' Sanjeev Kumar, walked in holding Hema Malini's hand: 'Sanjeev took this insult to heart'
October 29, 2024 4:18 pm
Sanjeev Kumar was humiliated and hurt when Rajesh Khanna walked into a function with Hema Malini. Later, Jaya Bachchan was shocked to find out what he underwent.
Neetu Kapoor felt 'threatened' that Rishi Kapoor was working with 'more than a friend' Dimple Kapadia in Saagar, years after rumours of an affair
October 26, 2024 6:32 pm
Rishi Kapoor said that he had some 'reservations' about doing Saagar, as he was going to reunite with Dimple Kapadia after nearly a decade.
Neelam Kothari recalls working with 'quiet and reserved' Rajesh Khanna in Ghar Ka Chiraag; says Aamir Khan is extremely 'particular': 'He'd ask for retakes'
October 25, 2024 9:51 pm
Between 1989 and 1993, Neelam Kothari worked with stars like Rajesh Khanna, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan.
Twinkle Khanna hit back at 'mediocre' Naseeruddin Shah for insulting her late father Rajesh Khanna: 'Attacking a man who can't respond...'
October 25, 2024 1:08 pm
Twinkle Khanna didn't keep quiet when Naseeruddin Shah publicly slammed her late father Rajesh Khanna's capabilities.
Rajesh Khanna ridiculed Raj Kapoor on the sets of Bobby: When Rishi Kapoor opened up about his 'dislike' for Kaka
October 13, 2024 3:25 pm
In his autobiography, Rishi Kapoor opened up about his 'illogical dislike' for Rajesh Khanna, and confessed that he objected to him being cast in Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
