Today marks the eighth death anniversary of 'First Superstar' of Indian Cinema, Rajesh Khanna.
It's been eight years since Rajesh Khanna passed away and his fans still immensely miss the late actor. The 'First Superstar' of Indian Cinema as he was referred throughout his career is survived by his wife Dimple Kapadia, daughters Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. Akshay Kumar is his son-in-law.
Today, on his death anniversary, let's take a look at a few of his photos which showed his charm and we listed down interesting facts too. Check it out below:
1. Rajesh Khanna's real name
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Rajesh Khanna's actually name is Jatin Khanna and he was born on December 29, 1942.
2. 'First Superstar'
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Rajesh Khanna was called as the 'First Superstar' of Indian Cinema and deservedly so. He is one of the first few actors who delivered 15 back-to-back hits at the box office.
3. Entry in Bollywood
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Rajesh Khanna made his Bollywood debut in the year 1966 with the film Aakhri Khat. Interestingly, the film was India's first official entry movie to the Oscars.
4. Double role in the very second film
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In Raaz released in 1967, Rajesh Khanna had a double role Kumar and Sunil.
5. Highest paid actor!
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Throughout the 70s and the 80s, Rajesh Khanna went on to become one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood.
6. Marriage
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Rajesh Khanna married Dimple Kapadia and they have two daughters - Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna.
7. Interesting fact about his birthday
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Rajesh Khanna shared the same birthday with Twinkle Khanna that is, December 29.
8. Chemistry with every heroine
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Rajesh Khanna has worked with all the then leading ladies in Bollywood namely Tina Ambani, Mumtaz, Sharmila Tagore, Asha Parekh, Zeenat Aman, Hema Malini to name a few.
9. Popular films
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Rajesh Khanna's blockbuster films include Aradhana, Doli, Bandhan, Ittefaq, Do Raaste, Khamoshi, Safar, The Train, Kati Patang, Sachaa Jhutha, Aan Milo Sajna, Mehboob Ki Mehendi, Choti Bahu, Anand and Haathi Mere Saathi among many others.
10. Death
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Rajesh Khanna passed away on July 18, 2012, at his bungalow Aashirwad in Mumbai. His funeral procession was witnessed by nine lakh people who came to Mumbai from all over the country and abroad too.
[All photos via Instagram (@filmhistorypics)]
