His famous song “Roop Tera Mastana” from the movie Aradhna was filmed only in a single shot.For 3 decades of his career, he starred in only 20 movies, which appeared more than one male leading actor.He was the first Bollywood actor to have won the title of Super Star by film critics.Fascinatingly, when Rajesh was getting married to Dimple Kapadia, while moving to wedding venue, he gone through the same street in which Anju resided. Though, Anju was not ready for a marriage, so they separated their ways. Rajesh Khanna was desired to marry Anju Mahendru, who was in a romantic relationship with him for more than 7 years.His first movie, Akhri Khat was elected for Oscar awards and went till last five.Rajesh’s father was against his acting, after that he partaken in a talent competition, organized by Filmfare, which he won amongst 10,000 contestants.He was espoused by his biological Father’s family relative named Chunni Lal Khanna, who was very rich. Facts You Never Knew About Rajesh Khanna! On 18th July 2012, the megastar Rajesh Khanna passed away at his home in Mumbai.Ĭheck out exclusive ➡ facts about Rajesh Khanna. In June 2012, it was stated that Rajesh Khanna’s health had been worsening for a long period of time and he was recurrently admitted to hospital owing to some problems in health. In the year 2012, he was noted in his first and last television commercial. Rajesh Khanna has also been an active Member of Parliament for Congress Party. Rajesh gave 22 Silver Jubilee Hits and 35 Golden Jubilee Hits. In the year1991, he was bestowed with special Filmfare Award for having starred as the solo leading hero in 101 movies. In the year 1971, the movie Haathi Mere Saathi became his megahit and also top grossing movie at that time. He was noted for his remarkable performances in movies like Baharon Ke Sapne, Aurat, Ittefaq, Aradhana and Doli. In the year1966, Rajesh Khanna made his first acting debut with the movie Aakhri Khat. In March 1973, Rajesh Khanna married to famous actress Dimple Kapadia and the couple has two daughters. In early 60s, he endeavored hard as a newcomer in order to get work in films and theater. Throughout school days, Rajesh Khanna leisurely took interest in theatre and did a number of theater plays in school. He was recognized as “Hindi filmdom’s original superstar”.īorn in Amritsar, Punjab, Indian on 29th December 1942, Rajesh Khanna was espoused and raised by adoptive parents who were family relatives of his parents. In the year 2005, Rajesh Khanna was bestowed with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. He was bestowed with three Filmfare Awards for the Best Actor and was nominated more than14 times for the same category Rajesh Khanna also received four BFJA Awards for the Best Actor and was elected 25 times. He has appeared in more than17 short films and feature films. Rajesh Khanna was a legendary Indian movie actor, filmmaker as well as a politician.