Remembering Rajesh Khanna on his 77th birth anniversary

The first superstar of Indian cinema, Rajesh Khanna, was born on this day in the year 1942. The late Bollywood actor was born in Amritsar, Punjab as Jatin Khanna. His career spanned over four decades during which he not only acted in films but also directed and produced a few. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna made his debut in 1966 with Aakhri Khat, which was also India's first official Oscar entry in 1967. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna starred in 15 consecutive hit films from 1969 to 1971, a record unbroken as of 2019. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna was the highest paid Indian actor from 1970 to 1987. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna married Dimple Kapadia in March 1973, eight months before her debut film Bobby's release. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna also appeared in television shows. He was last seen in Raghukul Reet Sada Chali Aayi, which aired from 2008 to 2009. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna turned producer for the first time for a film titled Alag Alag, directed by Shakti Samanta in 1985. His maiden co-production project was Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971). (Photo: Express Archive)

Apart from his work in the film industry, Rajesh Khanna tried his hands in politics too. He was formerly a Member of Parliament. (Photo: Express Archive)

Rajesh Khanna breathed his last on 18 July 2012. (Photo: Express Archive)