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Released 56 years ago, this blockbuster film ran in theatres for over 100 days, new actor became star, he is…, film is…
Rajesh Khanna started his career in the year 1966. But for three years, he did not get any big recognition. He appeared in about 6 to 7 films during this time. But did not get fame. Then, in the year 1969, he worked in the film Aradhana. After this film, his stars shone so much that he became an exemplary superstar in the industry. The period from 1969 to 1975 proved to be very lucky for Rajesh Khanna. During this time, every film he touched became a hit. Kaka was the only actor who hit 15 consecutive solo hero films. It was difficult to even get tickets for his films. Aradhana, which came in 1969, did not leave the theatres for 100 days. This film not only made Rajesh Khanna a superstar but also gave him an everlasting identity in the industry. Rajesh Khanna started his career with the 1966 film Aakhri Khat, which was directed by Basu Bhattacharya. The film received praise from critics, but it was not very successful at the box office. After this, Rajesh appeared in the 1967 romantic drama Raaz. Then he appeared in Baharon Ke Sapne (1967), Aurat (1967), Daulat Ke Dushman (1968), Ittefaq (1969), and the 1964 film Doraha. But this film could not give him any recognition. Occupied the theater for 100 days The audience went to the theatres to watch this Rajesh Khanna film for 100 days. People liked this film so much that it became difficult to get tickets. Sharmila Tagore and Farida Jalal were also seen in the film along with Rajesh Khanna. The film broke many records at the box office. This film did not leave the theatres for 100 days. The iconic pair of Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore was also liked by the people. The songs of the film are Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Roop Tera Mastana, Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Mann Mera, and Chanda Hai Tu Mera Suraj Hai Tu. Not only the story of the film, but also the songs of this film were very hit. This film, directed by Shakti Samanta, did a business of 17 crores in that era.
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21-05-2025
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'This film will flop': Mahesh Bhatt cried after hearing this, but after release, film ran in theatres for 50 weeks, film is..., lead actor was...
The first ever Indian to be called a superstar in Bollywood was no one else but Rajesh Khanna. Fondly called Kaka by his fans and loved ones, Rajesh Khanna made his debut in the 1966 film Aakhri Khat, which was India's first official Academy Awards entry in 1967. With his first film, Rajesh made a name for himself in the industry. However, in 1969, there came a film that was announced to be a flop. It featured Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz in the lead role. However, while everyone thought that the film was a flop, it did completely the opposite. The film ran on the big screens for 50 weeks. If you are wondering which film we are talking about, then the movie in discussion is Do Raaste. Directed and produced by Raj Khosla, the film Do Raaste was based on Marathi writer Chandrakant Kakodkar's novel Nilambar. The movie Do Raaste clashed with Rajesh Khanna's other film Aaradhana. When both the films were on the big screen, Vaman Bhosle and Mahesh Bhatt were at Bombay's Royal Opera House. A report by Times of India reveals that the writer of the biography Amborish Roy Chowdhury writes in the book, 'A manager named Desai came to Bhatt and Bhonsle and told them that Aaradhana is housefull whereas Do Raaste had no audience and probability is there that the movie will be a flop.' Upon listening to this, Mahesh, who was in his 20s, was left devastated and turned emotional, as he was extremely attached to the movie. The crisply-written book titled Raj Khosla: The Authorized Biography also reveals that the film originally ended with some 'touching lines about the mother-son relationship,' which did not go well with the audience. After this, Raj approached actress Sadhana, with whom he did four films. 'Over the years, she had become a confidante and a sounding board. He showed her his films, and she told him what she felt,' writes Roy Chowdhury. Sadhana suggested ending the film with a clip of the song 'Bindiya Chamkegi,' which later became the No. 1 track on the radio countdown show Binaca Geetmala in 1971. Do Raaste 'ran for more than 50 weeks at the same Opera House where the staff had written the film off.'
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05-05-2025
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Used the same toothbrush, lived together, what led to the break up of Tina Munim and Rajesh Khanna? The reason is…
Used the same toothbrush, lived together, what led to the break up of Tina Munim and Rajesh Khanna? The reason is… When Dimple Kapadia left Rajesh Khanna, he was left alone, during this time Tina Munim and Rajesh became close and they started living together. By Shawn Dass Advertisement 'Maybe the thought of my marriage has come to my mind… that is why my mother has called you for tea.' This song filmed on Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim, became a huge hit, and with the film Sautan, Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim's affair also started. Let us tell you how this relationship started and why it ended. But let's start with Rajesh Khanna's film career. Rajesh Khanna, who is called the first superstar of Bollywood, made his debut in the year 1966 with the Bollywood film 'Aakhri Khat'. Directed by Chetan Anand, this film was sent to the Oscars from India, and this film was also included in the nominations. Rajesh Khanna's work for this film was highly praised, although this film was not a commercial hit. Advertisement === Rajesh Khanna never looked back and became India's first superstar by giving back-to-back hit films. But his personal life was also in the news like his professional life. Rajesh Khanna first fell in love with Anju Mahendru and then left her and married Dimple Kapadia. But after marrying Dimple, things did not work out between them. Rajesh Khanna married Dimple in 1973 and in 1983, during the shooting of the film Sautan, Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim came close to each other. Advertisement === Dimple left Rajesh Khanna, and he was left alone. During this time, Tina and Rajesh Khanna became close. Tina started living with Rajesh. In an interview, Rajesh Khanna talked about this and said that he and Tina use the same toothbrush. According to a report by E-Times journalist Meena Iyer, when Rajesh Khanna was in a relationship with Anju Mahendru, Tina was in school but she was a fan of Kaka since then. Tina entered Rajesh Khanna's life after he separated from Dimple. Both of them did 11 films together, many of which were superhits. The closeness between them increased and they shifted to the same house. Why did Tina Munim break up with Rajesh Khanna? Tina wanted to give a name to this relationship and she was pressuring Rajesh Khanna to divorce Dimple and marry her. But Rajesh never talked to Dimple about divorce. After which, Tina decided to break away from this relationship. Rajesh Khanna requested Tina a lot not to leave him alone but Tina felt that this relationship had no future, so they both separated. Many close people said that Rajesh Khanna wanted to save this relationship and he was pleading with Tina but Tina had decided that she would now get out of this relationship. Apart from Tina Munim and Dimple Kapadia, Anju Mahendru was also in Rajesh Khanna's life. Anju was Kaka's first love. When he was lonely in the last moments of his life, Anju came back to his life after 17 years. She loved and cared for Rajesh Khanna as much as she did before.
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24-04-2025
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This Bollywood superstar's debut film was a flop, yet he created history; it was remade three times; Movie is..., actor was...
There have been many stars in Bollywood who have delivered one hit film after another, but their start in the industry was nothing special. One such superstar of Bollywood, whose debut film was a flop, was Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Hindi cinema. Khanna went on to deliver many hit films, but his debut film was a huge flop. Despite this, the film created history. Not only that, but two remakes of this Rajesh Khanna movie were made in the South. Now you must be wondering which film it was. Let's find out the name of that movie.. Rajesh Khanna is known as the first superstar of Bollywood. No other star has experienced stardom like his. Fans would go crazy just to get a glimpse of him. The movie we are talking about was titled ' Aakhri Khat' . The movie also features Indrani Mukherjee, Master Bunty. This film proved to be a flop at the box office. Released in 1966, the movie was written and directed by Chetan Anand. The songs of this film were well-liked. Rajesh Khanna and Indrani Mukherjee in film Aakhri Khat 1966. 'Aakhri Khat' emerged as a cult classic and was selected as the Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards in 1967, but was not nominated. Although it did not receive a nomination, the movie was much talked about in that era. Later, it was also remade in Tamil, Telugu, and Turkish. The Tamil remake, Poonthalir, was released in 1979, and the Telugu remake, Chinnari Chitti Babu, in 1981. In 1974, the film was also remade in Turkey under the title Garip Kus.
