Rajesh Khanna, the legendary superstar who ruled the hearts of millions with his flawless performances, died on July 18, 2012, at the age of 69, in Mumbai.
The actor had achieved a level of fame that no other film star had ever achieved. He was the highest-paid actor of his time and is regarded as Bollywood’s first “superstar.”
In 1973, he married actress Dimple Kapadia. They have two daughters, Twinkle and Rinke, together.
According to reports, the late actor’s co-star Mumtaz revealed after his death that he had cancer and had undergone chemotherapy sessions.
Rajesh Khanna’s final words, according to megastar Amitabh Bachchan, were, “Time is up. Pack up.”
Rajesh Khanna has given his fans and a whole generation many moments to remember.
Here are some of his best movies:
- Anand:
This is a story about a terminally ill man who wants to live a wonderful life before saying goodbye to the beautiful world. This film stars Rajesh Khanna as the lead and Amitabh Bachchan as a supporting actor.
- Kati Patang:
In this film, a runaway bride promises to take on the identity of her dying widowed friend and care for her infant child.
- Aradhana:
In this film, two people fall in love and become intimate with each other, which leads to the woman becoming pregnant and being forced to give up her child. She tries to reclaim him, but obstacles arise.
- Haathi Mere Saathi:
This film tells the story of a man who adores his elephant and wants nothing more than to care for him, but he must overcome obstacles in his path. This film has a Jungle Book vibe to it.
- Sachaa Jhutha:
There are doppelgangers, crime, and a man who must prove his innocence in this film. How can this not be enjoyable?
- Avtaar:
Avtaar’s sons are ungrateful and abandon him and his wife, but Avtaar quickly rises to a new level of success.