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Superstar who still lives in our hearts

Prashant Gautam

New Delhi | Thursday | 18 July 2024 

Today is the 12th death anniversary of the first superstar of Indian cinema, Rajesh Khanna.  The film industry and his innumerable fans still hold him close to their hearts and retain special feelings for him . Rajesh Khanna, whose real name was Jatin Khanna, won millions of hearts with his unique acting style and charismatic personality. His life and career teach us how hard work and passion can turn dreams into reality.

Rajesh Khanna was born on 29 December 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab. Rajesh Khanna, who started his acting career in 1966 with the film "Aakhri Khat", created his own identity as soon as he stepped into Bollywood. He reached a new height with the film "Aradhana" and after this, he gave one superhit film after another. His acting and his film songs are still in the hearts of the people.

Rajesh Khanna's film career was at its peak in the late 1960s and mid-1970s. His acting skills as well as his voice and dialogue delivery in his films made him a true superstar. Films like "Anand", " Amar Prem", " Safar", " Kati Patang" and "Bawarchi" made him immortal for his audience. His dialogue "Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi," still touches everyone's heart.

Rajesh Khanna not only won the hearts of people with his acting in films but also played an important role in social service. He entered politics and won the New Delhi Lok Sabha elections in 1992. His social work and spirit of public service made him a true leader. He worked on many important social issues during his tenure and remained dedicated to the welfare of the people.

 

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Today marks the 12th death anniversary of Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Indian cinema. Known for his unique acting style and charismatic personality, Khanna won millions of hearts with his iconic films like "Aradhana", "Anand", and "Amar Prem".
His life and career are a testament to the power of hard work and passion, teaching us that dreams can be turned into reality with dedication and talent. Apart from his film career, Khanna was also a dedicated social worker and politician, winning the New Delhi Lok Sabha elections in 1992.
His personal life was marked by ups and downs, but his legacy lives on through his films and social work. On his death anniversary, fans and film stars are paying tribute to him, remembering his unparalleled contribution to Indian cinema.

 

Rajesh Khanna's personal life was also full of ups and downs like his films. He married actress Dimple Kapadia, but they separated after a few years. They have two daughters, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. Twinkle Khanna is also a well-known actress and writer. This aspect of Rajesh Khanna's life teaches us that both struggle and love are important in life.

On his death anniversary today, his fans and film stars are paying their tributes to him on social media. Actor Amitabh Bachchan said, " Rajesh Khanna ji's contribution to Indian cinema is unparalleled. His films made us laugh, and cry and taught us a lot."

Rajesh Khanna's legacy lives on even today. His films are still loved by the audience and his dialogues are still on people's lips. His life and career teach us how hard work, dedication and talent can make one reach great heights. His social work and spirit of public service made him immortal forever.

Bollywood seems incomplete without Rajesh Khanna. His contributions and his memories will always remain alive in our hearts. On this occasion of his death anniversary, we all pay our heartfelt tribute to him and pray for the peace of his soul.

Rajesh Khanna's life and his achievements teach us that any dream can be realized through struggle and hard work. His life is inspirational for all of us and his memories will always remain in our hearts.

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The author is sub-editor of the Media Map website (mediamap.co.in)

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