Rajesh Khanna - The Superhit Movies
Aneesh Uppal
Rajesh Khanna has acted in dozens of super-hit movies during the
golden era of Bollywood. His acting was as eminent as his personality.
Married to the actress Dimple Kapadia, he had two daughters, Twinkle
Khanna and Rinkle Khanna, both of which entertained the audience by
entering into the Bollywood industry.
The great soul left the world in 2012 leaving behind his acting, his
movies and his blessings, which still remain alive in the hearts of the
population. It is still said to the new actors that if they want to
learn how to act, they should watch Rajesh Khanna’s movies.
1. Aakhri Khat (1966)
This movie was released when Rajesh Khanna was none other than a
common man trying his luck in film industry. His debut movie, Khanna has
acted as a sculptor, who after getting married leaves the village for
pursuing higher education. The story follows on similar lines.
2. Aradhana (1969)
The famous song, Mere Sapno Ki Rani has been featured in
this movie on Rajesh Khanna. Acting as an air-force pilot in this movie,
the way he performed the role totally justifies it. Aradhana was one of
his first films due to which, Khanna got recognition in Indian cinema.
The film was also awarded the best film of the year by Filmfare Awards.
3. Safar (1970)
Being one of the beginning movies of Rajesh Khanna, Safar also was a
hit film of his career. Filled with mysteries, this movie revolved
around the life of Avinash, a role portrayed by Khanna.
4. Sachaa Jhutha (1970)
This is one of the few movies in which, people were able to see more
of Rajesh Khanna due to his double role. On one side, he acted as an
innocent band musician, while on the other side, he plays the role of a
con man. The story gets interesting as it unveils with the innocent one
disguising to get a hold of the con man. This movie also led to Rajesh
Khanna bagging the Filmfare Best Actor Award of 1970.
5. Kati Patang (1971)
Famous soundtracks like Yeh Shaam Mastaani, Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai, Yeh Jo Mohobbat Hai,
are from this movie picturised on the grounds of a love story filled
with unexpected twists and turns. It was one of those movies which
brought Rajesh Khanna into the lead of the film industry.
6. Anand (1971)
One of his hit films, Khanna’s role in this film has been termed as
one of the best roles of his lifetime. Khanna’s co-star Amitabh Bachchan
is shown as a blunt and harsh doctor who is shocked by the cheerfulness
in Khanna’s behavior despite him being acquitted with the lethal and
non-curable disease he is suffering from. The cheerfulness and optimism
in his acting does inspire a large population out there. And after all,
the famous “Babu Moshay” came from this movie.
7. Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)
Featuring a Disney like theme, the movie was the top grossing
blockbuster of the year it was released in. This movie is based on the
love between Raju that is Rajesh Khanna’s character’s name in the movie
and the saviors of his life, a few elephants, especially the one he has
special attachment with.
8. Amar Prem (1972)
Another famous role of Anand Babu, Rajesh Khanna’s role in
this movie was so magical that it touched the hearts of millions of
people. People came out of the movie theater with tears in their eyes
after watching this movie, and we are talking of 1972!
9. Bawarchi (1972)
This movie light-heartedly worked as the thread to a needle and sewed
the disruptions in a family with light comedy and instances that no one
could ignore, and the credit goes to none other than Rajesh Khanna.
Though he acted as a cook in a typical Indian household but performed
the role of a dispute-solver in the house and mended the family back.
10. Namak Haraam (1973)
Though Namak Haraam was the movie that brought Amitabh Bachchan to
stardom, the role of Khanna in this movie cannot be ignored. The story
is based on two friends, and how much they trust each other.
11. Aap Ki Kasam (April, 1974)
It doesn’t take time for a jealous person to get heartbroken just
because of a small misunderstandings. The role performed by Rajesh
Khanna was challenging for any actor, but the smoothness in his acting
does prove that he is an all-rounder.
12. Roti (1974)
With a twisted story, this movie brought out the best of Rajesh
Khanna. Bagging the Filmfare Best Editing award, this movie also boasts
many famous dialogues which defined the time and the situations of that
time. Khanna truly did a fabulous job in delivering a natural act in
this movie.
13. Avtaar (1983)
A film shot in a beautiful scenery, poses Rajesh Khanna and Shabana
Azmi in lead. Filled with numerous twists and turns, this movie holds
great on grounds of acting and story-line.
14. Souten (1983)
Rajesh Khanna’s one of the most favourable movies, Souten did
extremely well at the box office after its release. The movie’s
storyline and direction was so perfect that it was remade in Kannada
too.
15. Swarg (1990)
One of the later movies in which Rajesh Khanna acted, this movie
revolves around the life of a rich businessman who is betrayed by his
two brothers. Khanna is shown in a pitiable condition in this movie when
he is gradually left penniless.
