Rajesh Khanna alias ‘Kaka’ – A career saga
Thespian of Bollywood Rajesh Khanna alias ‘Kaka’, (Jatin Khanna) born on 29th December 1942 came from affluent family in Punjab. An actor who forced Bollywood to coin the word ‘Superstar’ and relate to him from 1969 to 1974.
Chetan Anand’s ‘Aakhri Khat’(1966) was Rajesh’s debut movie which did not create any ripple at all. Post which he featured in a couple of madami movies, but it was Shakti Samanta’s ‘Aradhana’(1969) with Sharmila Tagore which established him as a romantic hero with mannerisms, soon followed sa pamamagitan ng Raj Khosla’s ‘Do Raaste’(1969) with Mumtaz, released within a span of one month, both films went on to be golden jubilee hits. Just worth a mention here is this romantic hero gave 15 super hit films from 1969 to 1974. Kishore Kumar who lent his voice to the many songs filmed on Rajesh, turned out to be musical superhits and established Kishore as a great playback singer.
He has many superhit films paired with actress Asha Parekh, Mumtaz and Sharmila, but has the most pairing with Hema Malini (11 films). ‘Anand’ (1970), ‘Kati Patang’ (1970), ‘Amar Prem’ (1971), ‘Saccha Jhuta’ (1971),‘Andaaz’ (1971), ‘Bawarchi’(1972),‘Daag’ (1973), ‘Namak Haraam’ (1973), ‘Aap Ki Kasam’, ‘Prem Nagar’ and ‘Roti’ (1974) are few of the films worth a mention and watch. Early on in career, Amitabh was a segundo fiddle to Rajesh Khanna in a couple of movies, but with ‘Zanjeer’(1973) the angry young man image of his was adored sa pamamagitan ng fans which saw him catapult to the bituin status. With a few flops for Rajesh Khanna and his ongoing tantrums on shooting sets, his career started falling apart, and the same directors with whom he had ibingiay superhits went on to sign Amitabh Bachchan.
From 1969 to 1974, Rajesh Khanna charisma was unparallel to such an extent that his car could be found stained with lipstick marks, fans would not stop chanting his name and would be mobbed in public. He would get letters at his bungalow at Carter Road (Bandra, Bombay) written in blood sa pamamagitan ng his female fans. He first married Anju Mahendru his long time girl friend, it was short-lived and ended in a divorce and then married the beautiful Dimple Kapadia in 1973. At that time, Dimple was in her sweet sixteens and Rajesh (31 taon old) was twice her age, which proves his enigma. Females fans drooled over him, cannot say very surely but this could have been a reason for their separation in 1980, but not before being blessed with two daughters – Twinkle & Rinkee.
The romantic hero was not to be outdone and made a scintillating comeback in the 80’s. This time around social/action films beginning with ‘Thodisi Bewafai’ (1980), ‘Kudrat’(1981), ‘Avataar’, ‘Agar Tum Na Hote’ & ‘Souten’ (1983) which did well at box-office. He also experimented with negative roles in ‘Red Rose’(1980) and in ‘Dhanwaan’(1981). sa pamamagitan ng that time, he had reached a fag end of his Bollywood career and entered full time politics. He served as the Member of Parliament from 1991-1996 for Congress from the constituency of New Delhi. Even after such debacles, the veteran is not willing to let go and has announced his comeback to Bollywood with much renewed vigour.
He has 3 FilmFare Awards for Best Actor category – ‘Saccha Jhuta’ (1971), ‘Anand’ (1972) & ‘Aavishkar’ (1974) & many other laurels adorn this superstar. In 2005 he was awarded with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award as the Superstar of Indian Cinema. A career which is a saga of tumult, but with a never die attitude. The typical head tilt and the eye blink of the air-force guy from Aradhana still does not fade out of my mind……….and also from the minds of his yesteryear fans for sure.
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Thespian of Bollywood Rajesh Khanna alias ‘Kaka’, (Jatin Khanna) born on 29th December 1942 came from affluent family in Punjab. An actor who forced Bollywood to coin the word ‘Superstar’ and relate to him from 1969 to 1974.
Chetan Anand’s ‘Aakhri Khat’(1966) was Rajesh’s debut movie which did not create any ripple at all. Post which he featured in a couple of madami movies, but it was Shakti Samanta’s ‘Aradhana’(1969) with Sharmila Tagore which established him as a romantic hero with mannerisms, soon followed sa pamamagitan ng Raj Khosla’s ‘Do Raaste’(1969) with Mumtaz, released within a span of one month, both films went on to be golden jubilee hits. Just worth a mention here is this romantic hero gave 15 super hit films from 1969 to 1974. Kishore Kumar who lent his voice to the many songs filmed on Rajesh, turned out to be musical superhits and established Kishore as a great playback singer.
He has many superhit films paired with actress Asha Parekh, Mumtaz and Sharmila, but has the most pairing with Hema Malini (11 films). ‘Anand’ (1970), ‘Kati Patang’ (1970), ‘Amar Prem’ (1971), ‘Saccha Jhuta’ (1971),‘Andaaz’ (1971), ‘Bawarchi’(1972),‘Daag’ (1973), ‘Namak Haraam’ (1973), ‘Aap Ki Kasam’, ‘Prem Nagar’ and ‘Roti’ (1974) are few of the films worth a mention and watch. Early on in career, Amitabh was a segundo fiddle to Rajesh Khanna in a couple of movies, but with ‘Zanjeer’(1973) the angry young man image of his was adored sa pamamagitan ng fans which saw him catapult to the bituin status. With a few flops for Rajesh Khanna and his ongoing tantrums on shooting sets, his career started falling apart, and the same directors with whom he had ibingiay superhits went on to sign Amitabh Bachchan.
From 1969 to 1974, Rajesh Khanna charisma was unparallel to such an extent that his car could be found stained with lipstick marks, fans would not stop chanting his name and would be mobbed in public. He would get letters at his bungalow at Carter Road (Bandra, Bombay) written in blood sa pamamagitan ng his female fans. He first married Anju Mahendru his long time girl friend, it was short-lived and ended in a divorce and then married the beautiful Dimple Kapadia in 1973. At that time, Dimple was in her sweet sixteens and Rajesh (31 taon old) was twice her age, which proves his enigma. Females fans drooled over him, cannot say very surely but this could have been a reason for their separation in 1980, but not before being blessed with two daughters – Twinkle & Rinkee.
The romantic hero was not to be outdone and made a scintillating comeback in the 80’s. This time around social/action films beginning with ‘Thodisi Bewafai’ (1980), ‘Kudrat’(1981), ‘Avataar’, ‘Agar Tum Na Hote’ & ‘Souten’ (1983) which did well at box-office. He also experimented with negative roles in ‘Red Rose’(1980) and in ‘Dhanwaan’(1981). sa pamamagitan ng that time, he had reached a fag end of his Bollywood career and entered full time politics. He served as the Member of Parliament from 1991-1996 for Congress from the constituency of New Delhi. Even after such debacles, the veteran is not willing to let go and has announced his comeback to Bollywood with much renewed vigour.
He has 3 FilmFare Awards for Best Actor category – ‘Saccha Jhuta’ (1971), ‘Anand’ (1972) & ‘Aavishkar’ (1974) & many other laurels adorn this superstar. In 2005 he was awarded with Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award as the Superstar of Indian Cinema. A career which is a saga of tumult, but with a never die attitude. The typical head tilt and the eye blink of the air-force guy from Aradhana still does not fade out of my mind……….and also from the minds of his yesteryear fans for sure.
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The ninth All-India Film Employees Federation Conference began amidst much fanfare in Chennai’s Trade Centre ON 9TH October,2009). The event was marked with the Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna being awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award. This award was presented sa pamamagitan ng Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan. Earlier, Rajesh Khanna lit the traditional lamp to mark the beginning of the three-day conference and cultural fest.
The Deputy Minister of Information & Broadcasting Jagathrakshakan, director K Balachandar and a host of other technicians and actors were present at the venue during the inaugural ceremony.
Sensational Superstars of Bollywood – Rajesh Khanna :
The hysteria he created swept across ages, gender and genres. His pelikula ran to full houses and his following swelled each passing day. Be it his distinct sartorial sense, his dialogue delivery or his mannerisms, Rajesh Khanna was a pioneer in many sense. It wouldn’t be wrong to call him the complete superstar.
Khanna’s gentle looks, disarming smile and that famous tilt of the head did wonders for his female following. And with Kishore Kumar’s dreamy voice for playback, this was just what the doctor ordered. With the sensuous Roop Tera Mastana, enthralling Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai and the timeless O Mere Dil Ke Chain Rajesh Khanna, became — and remains — the King of Romance.
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VICKEY LALWANI , MUMBAI MIRROR, Apr 9, 2010, 12.00am IST
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What happened to the film you were supposed to do with your ex-husband Rajesh Khanna?
That too didn't happen. But I am looking pasulong to someone casting us together. I should do at least one film with him, otherwise I'll feel incomplete.
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The ninth All-India Film Employees Federation Conference began amidst much fanfare in Chennai’s Trade Centre today (October 9th, 2009). The event was marked with the Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna being awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award. This award was presented sa pamamagitan ng Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan. Earlier, Rajesh Khanna lit the traditional lamp to mark the beginning of the three-day conference and cultural fest.The Deputy Minister of Information &Broadcasting Jagathrakshakan, director K Balachandar and a host of other technicians and actors were present at the venue during the inaugural ceremony.
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VIJAY NAIR
Emblematic of our collective longings, each superstar of Bollywood is a window to the hopes and angst of his times…
....The 1970s held no such confusion. Not just the country but the entire world had retreated into a hippie-induced haze. Rajesh Khanna may not have been a part of “Hare Rama liyebre Krishna”, but with his crinkling eyes and dancing hands, his body language communicated intoxication and the nation got high pag-awit “Jai Jai Shiv Shankar”. The sub-text of his drawl in “Amar Prem”, ‘Pushpa, I hate tears' was denial. Something that the society outside was mirroring. His trono of romance was usurped when a tall, lanky young man decided enough was enough and he was no longer going to tolerate the injustice meted out to him sa pamamagitan ng the discriminating world he encountered......
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If in Andaaz, Kumar Sanu-voiced numbers became an emblem of mediocrity in music, Aradhana's Mere Sapno Ki Rani turned out to be a signature Rajesh Khanna tune of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
In a famous double role, Khanna flies high. Literally. Couldn't he have ibingiay a tip or two to his rather handsome son-in-law?
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