10 things we bet you didn’t know about Kaka
Remembering Rajesh Khanna on his death anniversary.
By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi |
Published:July 18, 2016 4:00 pm
Rajesh Khanna appeared in more than 160 feature films and 17 short
films. He was the highest paid Indian actor from 1970 to 1987. Rajesh
passed away four years ago. (Source: Express Archive)
Bollywood’s original superstar Rajesh Khanna introduced Bollywood to
fan mania. Known for his typical mannerisms, Rajesh — born Jatin Khanna —
appeared in more than 160 feature films and 17 short films. The highest
paid Indian actor from 1970 to 1987, Rajesh passed away four years ago.
We bring you 10 facts about the first superstar which only Kaka’s — as he was called fondly — die-hard fans will know.
Film star Rajesh Khanna and Om Prakash. (Source: Express Archive photo)
1. Actor Rajendra Kumar sold his bungalow ‘Dimple’ to Rajesh Khanna.
The house had proved unlucky for Rajendra but Rajesh renamed it
Aashirwaad and went on to deliver 15 hits in a row while living there.
He also married Dimple some time later!
2. Even as a struggling actor, Rajesh Khanna used to drive a MG sports car.
Film star Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan in film Namak Haram. (Source: Express Archive photo)
3. Rajesh Khanna was interested in astrology. He could discuss horoscopes for hours.
4. Rajesh Khanna studied the horoscope of his grandson Aarav, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son, and predicted he would be a Bollywood superstar.
A bronze statue of legendary actor Rajesh Khanna was unveiled at Bandra Bandstand in the presence of wife Dimple Kapadia, daughter Twinkle and son-in-law Akshay Kumar. (Source: Express Archive photo by Dilip Kagda)
5. The actor was also a great cook. His friends used to love the dal cooked at his home if Rajesh would give tadka to it.
6. Rajesh Khanna’s best friends in the industry were Kishore Kumar and RD Burman.
Rajesh Khanna with his wife Dimple Kapadia after appearing for a case related to Income tax. (Source: Express Archive photo by Mohan Bane)
7. Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz never gave a flop together.
Actor-turned-politician Rajesh Khanna with his wife Dimple Kapadia and daughters Twinkle and Rinki during an election campaign. (Source: Express Archive photo)
8. Hema Malini and Rajesh Khanna appeared in the maximum number of films (15) together.
Rajesh Khanna with his wife Dimple Kapadia and his daughter Twinkle Khanna. (Source: Express Archive photo)
9. Rajesh Khanna’s Aakhri Khat was India’s entry to Oscars but didn’t make it to final five.
10. Rajesh Khanna was very fond of son-in-law Akshay Kumar and would call him Buddy.
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