Rajesh Khanna (born Jatin Khanna; 29 December 1942 – 18 July 2012)  in Amritsar  into a Punjabi Hindu Khatri family. He was born from Lala Hiranand Khanna (father) and Chandrani Khanna(mother). He was adopted and raised by his father’s relatives Chunnilal Khanna and Leelawati Khanna. Rajesh khanna was one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. He was the “First Superstar” of Indian cinema and one of the great romantic hero with his unique style.

He consecutively starred in a record 15 solo hero successful films between 1969 and 1971 and was the highest-paid actor in Hindi cinema throughout the 1970s and 1980s. His accolades include five Filmfare Awards, and in 2013, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian honour.

He made his film debut in the 1966 film Aakhri Khat, directed by Chetan Anand, followed by Raaz, both of which were a part of his predetermined prize for winning the All-India United Producers’ Talent Competition in 1965. From 1965-70 his films Aurat, Doli, Bahraon Ke Sapneand Ittefaq were released. He was noticed for his performances in films such as Bandhan, Doli, Aradhana and Ittefaq.
In 70s he began with super hit movie Haathi Mere Saathi(1971), which became that year’s highest-grossing film. Rajesh Khanna had 15 consecutive solo hit films between 1969 and 1971. Among these were Aradhana, Do Raaste, Kati Patang, Aan Milo Sajna, Mehboob Ki Mehendi, Choti Bahu, Anand and Haathi Mere Saathi.

He had 17 consecutive hit films as the lead hero from 1969 to 1971 which included 15 solo hero films and 2 non-solo hero films; Andaz and Maryada.  In 1972, Khanna acted in 11 releases among them some super movies were- Amar Prem, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Bawarchi and Joroo Ka Ghulam. In this period he became such a super star that girls would be there was a queue of girls waiting to see him at midnight. “During the shoot of his film Amar Prem, girls married themselves to his photographs, cutting their fingers and applying the blood as sindoor. Rajesh was God, there has never been such hysteria”, wrote a film critique.

In year 1974 Filmfare Awards Khanna was nominated for his performance in a complicated role in Daag but he did not win, Rishi Kapoor received the Best Actor award for his jolly, schoolboyish debut role in Bobby.
1976 and 1978, Khanna acted in seven films that were not commercially successful. These films included Mehbooba,Bundal Baaz, Tyaag, Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein, Naukri, Chakravyuha and Janta Hawaldar, Chhailla Babu,Maha Chor, Anurodh, Bhola Bhala, Tinku and Karm.

in 80s his few films were hit but films were largely average such as Amar Deep, Phir Wohi Raat, Bandish, Thodisi Bewafaii, Dard, Kudrat, Dhanwan, Ashanti, Avtaar, Agar Tum Na Hote, Souten, Jaanwar, Asha Jyoti, Awaaz Naya Kadam, Hum Dono, Babu, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar,Shatru Insaaf Main Karoonga, Anokha Rishta, Nazrana, Angaarey, Adhikar, Amrit, Awam, Rupaye Dus Karod and Red Rose. later with Tina Munim, Rajesh Khanna came in eighties with movies such as Fiffty Fiffty, Souten, Suraag, Aakhir Kyon?, Bewafai, Insaaf Main Karoonga, Alag Alag and Adhika. In these few films were hit and did well on box office. In 80s his films multisatar films too were average such as Rajput, Dharm Aur Qanoon, Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai, Zamana, Dil-E-Nadaan and Ghar Ka Chiraag. He did three movies with Jeetendra: Dharam Kanta, Nishaan and Maqsad.

In 90s his career was about to come to an end. He entered in politics and became MP (1991-96) from Delhi defeating defeating Shatrughan Sinha by 25,000 votes. In 1984 he contested against Lal Krishna Advani but lost by 1589  votes. His movie in 90s were Khudai, Swarg with Govinda. After 1992, he appeared in only 10 films. He made a comeback as an NRI in Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999), and Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) and played the solo lead in the films Sautela Bhai in 1996, Pyar Zindagi Hai in 2001, Kaash Mere Hote in 2009, Wafaa in 2008 and Riyasaat in 2010. He did 4 television serials in the period 2000–2009. In 2001 and 2002, Rajesh played the lead in two television serials: Aapne Parai (B4U and DD Metro) and Ittefaq (Zee TV).  His successful TV serial Raghukul Reet Sada Chali Aayi began in November 2008 and ended in September 2009. See his full bio and listing of films at Wiki

Personal life – In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Khanna fell in love with the then fashion designer and actress Anju Mahendru but he did not marry to her. Rajesh Khanna – 31 at that time – married the budding actress Dimple Kapadia who was then 15 years old at that time. They had two daughters Twinkle and Rinke. Khanna and Kapadia separated in 1982, but never completed the divorce proceedings. from 1980-1986 he was in relationship with Tina Munim, they appeared in ten films together between 1981 and 1986. After Tina Munim’s exit, Khanna resumed his friendship with Anju Mahendru.

Death -Rajesh Khanna died on 18 July 2012, at his bungalow, Aashirwad, in Mumbai. His funeral took place on 19 July at 11:00. His funeral ceremony was attended by 9 lakh people.

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