One of Indian cinema's first superstars who appeared in 15 consecutive hit films in the course of three years
Rajesh Khanna, who has died aged 69 after a long illness, was Indian cinema's first superstar. At the height of his fame he generated adulation that sometimes verged on mass hysteria and appeared in 15 consecutive hit films over the course of three years.
He first achieved acclaim in Aradhana (Worship, 1969), playing two roles – the husband and grown-up son, both air force pilots, of the established star Sharmila Tagore. Notable among the romantic drama's musical numbers was the sexy Roop Tera Mastana (Your Beauty Is Intoxicating), recorded in a single take, a first for Hindi cinema.
Further highly commercial films followed, including Aan Milo Sajna (Come Meet Me, Beloved, 1970), Kati Patang (Broken Kite, 1970) and Haathi Mera Saathi (Elephant My Partner, 1971). More thought-provoking were Daag (Stain, 1973), dealing with the subject of bigamy, and Anand (1971), in...
Rajesh Khanna, who has died aged 69 after a long illness, was Indian cinema's first superstar. At the height of his fame he generated adulation that sometimes verged on mass hysteria and appeared in 15 consecutive hit films over the course of three years.
He first achieved acclaim in Aradhana (Worship, 1969), playing two roles – the husband and grown-up son, both air force pilots, of the established star Sharmila Tagore. Notable among the romantic drama's musical numbers was the sexy Roop Tera Mastana (Your Beauty Is Intoxicating), recorded in a single take, a first for Hindi cinema.
Further highly commercial films followed, including Aan Milo Sajna (Come Meet Me, Beloved, 1970), Kati Patang (Broken Kite, 1970) and Haathi Mera Saathi (Elephant My Partner, 1971). More thought-provoking were Daag (Stain, 1973), dealing with the subject of bigamy, and Anand (1971), in...
- 7/29/2012
- by Asjad Nazir
- The Guardian - Film News
This is one news that will never go down the throat of anyone who has been the fan of the first Indian superstar- Rajesh Khanna. The news is that the man who made the line 'I hate tears' immortal' immortal, has ironically left the world leaving tears in everyone's eyes alike! Rajesh Khanna has bid final adieu to the world as he sets for a heavenly abode. Not many know that Rajesh Khanna was one of eight finalists in the 1965 All India Talent Contest organized by United Producers and Filmfare from more than ten thousand contestants. After having debuted in Aakhri Khat directed by Chetan Anand, Khanna went onto become the nation's heart throb with films that gained cult status with his mere presence. Films that are embedded with his name forever include the likes of Aradhana, Ittefaq, Sachaa Jhutha, Kati Patang, Anand, Aan Milo Sajna, Haathi Mere Saathi, Bawarchi,...
- 7/18/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
This must be one of the rarest occurrences not just in the world, but also the universe... so much so that even the 'rarely-found' UFOs and Halley's Comet must be suffering from a huge complex! We are referring to the 'Joint-Birthday' bash at the 'Khanna' residence today, as Daddy Rajesh Khanna, today, celebrates his birthday with his darling daughter Twinkle Khanna nee Kumar. Often referred to as 'Kaka' in Bollywood, Rajesh Khanna started his silver screen's career with Akhri Khat, but rose to dizzying heights with his trademark style, in films like Do Raaste, Aradhana, Awara Baap, Kati Patang, Sachaa Jhutha, Ghar Ka Chirag, etc...to name a few. His 'rendition' of 'Babu Moshai' and 'Pushpa...I hate tears' have graduated from being mere dialogues to evergreen iconic statements! Rajesh Khanna is one of the original superstars who led Bollywood into its way of international glory, fame and recognition! He...
- 12/29/2008
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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