Rajesh Khanna once revealed real reason why Dimple Kapadia never divorced him
The tag of India's first-ever superstar is associated with none other than Rajesh Khanna. The iconic late actor left no stone unturned in entertaining fans to the fullest. With movies like Aradhana, Anand, Amar Prem, Namak Haraam, Avishkaar, The Train, among others, Rajesh Khanna is known for his performances, even more than a decade after his passing. Fondly called Kaka, Khanna's professional life was celebrated, while his personal life also made headlines. Rajesh was married to actress Dimple Kapadia. The actress was hardly 15 when she tied the knot with the superstar.
However, their wedding did not last long, and they eventually separated. Though the couple went their separate ways, they never formally divorced until his demise in 2012. A video that has resurfaced online shows Kaka reflecting on Dimple's decision not to grant him a divorce. The video is now making the rounds on the internet.
Rajesh Khanna, in the video, can be heard saying, 'We did live separately. Abhi tak divorce nahi diya. (She has not given me a divorce yet). She doesn't give reasons—best known to her. I can only say that she chose not to get a divorce. It's her choice. Dilon ki baat hai (It is a matter of the heart). The knots and seven pheras are part of an institution of marriage that seems outdated in today's modern times, as per many people. Some people share, while others don't disclose.'
Rajesh Khanna's love life was known to all. After separating from Dimple Kapadia, rumours made headlines that Kaka was romantically involved with Tina Munim (now Tina Ambani). However, one of his iconic affairs—which was not hidden from anyone—was with Anju Mahendru. Though Kaka and Anju were never married, they had a live-in relationship.
Media reports claim that Kaka did propose to Anju for marriage even before getting married to Dimple. However, the actress turned down the offer, saying that she wanted to focus on her career at that point in time and was not ready for marriage.
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