Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Indian Cinema, enjoyed a massive fan following and stardom than any of his contemporaries at that time. After stepping into showbiz with his debut film Aakhri Khat’ in 1966, he rose to fame with his 1969 film ‘Aradhana’ where he appeared in a double role. | Tellychakkar.com
However, one shocking incident grabbed a lot of attention. This was when his downfall began and he was working for the film Janta Hawaldar. | Tellychakkar.com
Rajesh Khanna s journey to Bollywood s first superstar
Rajesh Khanna has been one of Bollywoodâs most celebrated stars. From his larger than life character in Anand to a hopeless romantic in Amar Prem , Rajesh Khanna has given his fans and a whole generation many moments to remember. Bollywood s dashing heartthrob, who ruled the hearts of millions, regrettably breathed his last on July 18, 2012. Time passed by, but the memories of Khanna - someone who achieved the fame that no other film star had ever experienced before - still live. On his ninth death anniversary, here are some tales from the actorâs life that biographer Yasser Usman captures in his audiobook Rajesh Khanna: The Untold Story of India s First Superstar .