Birth Anniversary: The Day Rajesh Khanna Married Dimple,Thousands Of Female Hearts Broke

Rajesh Khanna

Rajesh Khanna, initially facing setbacks with five flop films, rose to fame overnight with the release of "Aradhana," earning the title of the first superstar of the Indian film industry

Rajesh Khanna

His immense popularity saw thousands of female fans passionately devoted to him, with some going as far as marrying his photographs and others dreaming of him by placing his pictures under their pillows

Rajesh Khanna

Despite his widespread female fan following, Rajesh Khanna was deeply in love with actress Anju Mahendru, to whom he gifted a bungalow in Juhu, illustrating his commitment to her

Rajesh Khanna

At the height of his career, he surprised the industry and the nation by marrying 16-year-old Dimple Kapadia, the star of the hit film "Bobby," in a grand ceremony befitting royalty

Rajesh Khanna

The couple had two daughters, Twinkle and Rinkie, but their marriage faced challenges and they eventually separated, with Dimple returning to films and Rajesh struggling personally and professionally

Rajesh Khanna

Rajesh Khanna's later years were marked by isolation and failed ventures in film and television production, leading to a solitary life until his family reunited with him after his liver cancer diagnosis

Rajesh Khanna

His passing brought him back into the spotlight, with a massive turnout at his funeral, sparking debates on whether it was due to his own enduring legacy or his connection to his son-in-law, Akshay Kumar

Rajesh Khanna

Despite the ups and downs in his personal and professional life, Rajesh Khanna remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema, recognized even by his successor, Amitabh Bachchan, as the only true superstar