What made Rajesh Khanna so enthusiastic about playing the role of Anand that he started shooting immediately?

 Rajesh Khanna was moved by the scrip t of Anand when Hrishikesh Mukerjee narrated it.He was touched by the char acter, “ Anand" who was celebrating his life although he was in the last stage of Cancer.He said,he will not charge a sing le fill but requested to give the distributi on right of the movie in Bombay.Rajesh Khanna was so obsessed with Anand t hat he started shooting just a week aft er hearing the story.But at the same tim e he had no dates as he had a long list of movies in his hand.Rajesh Khanna u sed to reach the set of Anand during lunch break and shoot for 60-75,minut es.The movie Anand was Super hit o nly because of Super Star Rajesh Khan na.There is no one in Bollywood who could play this character.Rajesh Khann a was not the initial choice of the direc tor but Dharmendra,Kishore Kumar,Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor were approa ched.When Kishore Kumar denied to pl ay Anand even comedian Mehmood wa s approached but he was busy.Dharmen dra was interested in playing Anand but he was ultimately replaced by Rajesh Kh anna who is the first Superstar Of Boll ywood.Rajesh Khanna did justice to ch aracter Anand who lived in his last leg of his life journey by spreading love an d lived his life to the fullest.This movie had a positive impact on Cancer Patien ts and Society as a whole.Rajesh Khan na died in 2012 and he was suffering fr Om Cancer and this was a rare coincid ence.Anand will always be alive in the heart of each and every Indian.

What are some interesting facts related to Rajesh Khanna?

 Rajesh Khanna is the first Super Star w ho lived in Live-In-Relationship with An ju Mahendru for seven years (1966-197 2).The duo separated because Rajesh Khanna wanted Anju to quit acting and thereby their relationship came to stand still.Rajesh Khanna married sixteen yea r old Dimple Kapadia who just debuted in Bobby immediately after break up wit h Anju Mahendru.The marriage of Dimp le-,Rajesh took place before the movie Bobby was released.Dimple was a die h ard fan of Rajesh Khanna and she was super excited marrying thirty year old Jatin Khanna which is his maiden nam e.She was in head over heals and prob ably happiest moment of her life.Raje sh Khanna's wedding had a thrilling m oment as he took the Baarat (Marriage Procession ) through Anju Mahendru's house.It was a revenge marriage .Anju-Rajesh did not speak with each other for seventeen long years. Dimple and Rajesh lived with each other for (1973-1984) eleven years but separated not divorced.Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia were supposed to work in Jai Jai Shiv Shanker but it did not wor k out.After separating from his wife,he fell flat on Tina Munim who shifted to his house.Rajesh Khanna was made in love with Tina Munim and the duo used the same tooth brush.When the relatio nship did not work out she said,Incapab le of loving anyone".Rajesh Khanna first love was neither Anju Mahendru,Dimple Kapadia or Tina Munim but Surekha be fore entering Bollywood.Anju Mahendru and Dimple Kapadia was part of his life despite strained relationship.After Tina Munim dumped him he was in Live-in - relationship with Anita Advani for twel ve years till he breathed his last in 201 2.He died of Cancer like he died in Ana nd and the dialogues of his movie was telecaster after his death.

It has been said that Rajesh Khanna had a huge fan following and woman used t o have Hysteria when they used to see Rajesh Khanna in movies or live.His car used to have lip stick Mark's on them.M any girls used to send letters written wit h blood and used to kiss his car.His fem ale fans used to throw flowers,scarves a nd play cards in theatres.Many people e specially girls used to wait in long queu es and many fainted to have a glimpse of him.He was always mobbed by his f ans and had crush on him.Many girls us ed to take sand and put on their forehea d assuming that they are married to Raj esh Khanna.When his car used to pass, many woman used to put original verm illion on their forehead.He used to get t ruck full of Rose's and bouquets on his b irthdays.Many females are known to ma rry his photograph.He was a romantic h ero and people were carried away by hi s charm,charisma,body language,expre ssive eyes,smile and style of dialogue delivery.He had a massive fandom and was mobbed at airport,club and where ever his benign presence was there.He was a crowd puller and his fans adored him.He was the highest paid actor from 1970–1979.From the year 1969-1971, he delivered a row of fifteen super hit m ovies.He gave eight solo hits in 1985.H e was the first Super Star of Bollywood when Aaradhana was released.He deli vered eight Super hit movies with Mum taz.He acted with Hema Malini in fifte en movies.Once Amitabh Bacchan was going to debut in one movie along with Rajesh Khanna but Amitabh put his leg back because he was fearing Rajesh Khanna' s stardom.He ruled Bollywood singly as t here was no actor of his sta ture,” Upar Aaka Neeche Kaka".He is o nly one who worked with Raaj Kumar who was a great actor.He has debuted in 163 feature films and 17 short films.

Rajesh Khanna's real name was Jatin Khanna the name given by his adoptive parents residing in Bombay.He has the credit of giving break to Salim-Javed who were the screen writers of Haathi Mere Saathi.He was once slapped by Mehmood for arriving late on the sets of Janta Hawaldar.Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra were class mates.Rajesh Kh anna reached Bollywood by winning the talent hunt contest organised by Filmfa re and United Producers (1965).He gif ted his girl friend Anju Mahendru,a Bun galow (Palm Breeze).He brought anoth er bungalow from Rajendra Kumar nam ed Dimple before his wedding to Dimple Kapadia.This bungalow was unlucky for Rajendra Kumar.He renamed the Bunga low to Aashirwad.Rajesh Khanna gave fifteen superhit movies while staying in this Bungalow.According to some goss ip magazines he married Dimple Kapad ia an unknown actress only because of her name.His movie Aradhana made him the first Super Star of Bollywood.T he song,Mere Sapno Ki Rani in Aradhan a starring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore were shot separately.The song Roop Tera Mastana starring Rajesh Kh anna and Sharmila created History in Bollywood by finishing in one shot take .His movies,Aradhana ,Amar Prem and Anand ca used mass hysteria as woman became crazy and out of form.He won Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his movie Anand (1972).The movie,Aakhri Khat was the India's first official Oscar entry (1967).He was honoured the Fil mfare Lifetime Achievment Award in 2005.His signature movies are Aradha na (1969),Anand (1971),Kati Patang ( 1970),Safar (1970),Haathi Mere Saathi (1971),Amar Prem (1972) and Bawarc hi (1972).

Which is the best performance of Rajesh Khanna?

 Rajesh Khanna, first superstar of Bollywood has given back to back hits with great performances which makes it much more difficult to arrive at a conclusion stating his best performance. For me, his best performance will always be Anand.

Anand is not those type of films where he is seen dancing around the trees or a musical where he is shaking leg with a gorgeous leading lady.

A character who is aware that he is going to die after a few months, accepting it and spreading joy in the life of every single person he meets. Rajesh Khanna as Anand is absolutely brilliant.

Dressed in a kurta-pyjama, this talkitive character is not only able to make you laugh and cry but also able to cause anxiety and give you goosebumps.

He is smiling most of the time in the film which shows that he is ready to embrace death. Full credit to the dialogues and direction of Hrishikesh Mukherjee but Rajesh Khanna excels in this humourous yet sentimental, morally strong and emotionally focused role.

He is good in Amar Prem, Khamoshi and Safar where he plays a bit emotional and in Bawarchi where he plays a light role but my favourite is Anand.

Personal opinion, might differ.

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When Rajesh Khanna questioned Moushumi Chatterjee, asked- Vinod Mehra is the father of your child?

Moushumi Chatterjee has given Hindi cinema many great films like 'Roti Kapda Aur Makaan', 'Anurag'. In that period, along with seasonal acting, she was also known for her fiery nature. In such a situation, today we have found such an anecdote of him and Rajesh Khanna for you. You will also be stunned to hear that.

• In fact, in an interview given to Lehren Retro, Moushumi Chatterjee Chatterjee had made many big revelations about Rajesh Khanna. The actress told that once Rajesh Khanna had said very wrong things about her child. To which he also gave a befitting reply to the actor.

The actress further said that, when I was pregnant, Rajesh Khanna had asked if this child belonged to Vinod Mehra? I felt very bad about his talk and I could not help it. I immediately turned back to Rajesh and asked whether both Dimple Kapadia's children are with you or they are with Rishi Kapoor...

• During this, Moushumi Chatterjee also remembered the last time of Rajesh Khanna, she said that when he was ill, I went to meet him with my daughter. Then he praised me a lot in front of his daughter.Moushumi Chatterjee was married to Jayant Mukherjee only at the age of 15. After marriage, both became parents of two sons and two daughters. But the elder daughter of the actress died at the age of 45 due to diabetes.

How many movies did Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz star in together?

 Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz is probably the only pair who have given all hits.

From 1969 to 1977 they were seen together in 10 films and almost all of them were hits.

They did Do Raaste and Bandhan in 1969. The movies ended up being the 2nd and the 8th highest grosser of that year.

Rajesh Khanna's double role in Sachaa Jhoota ended up being the second highest grosser of 1970.

The next year, Dushman was a super-hit and the third highest grosser of 1971.

Apna Desh in 1972 was a super-hit and the sixth highest grosser of that year.

Their next release was Raja Rani (1973) in which Mumtaz played a cameo. The film was a super-hit.

Two releases in 1974, Roti and Aap Ki Kasam, ending up as the sixth and the ninth highest grosser of that year.

Their release Prem Kahani in 1975 was also a success.

They were seen together for the last time in Aaina (1977). Rajesh Khanna played a cameo in the film so did Kamal Hassan, Dharmendra and Neetu Singh. The film was a hit.

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Who motivated Rajesh Khanna to make an entry into Bollywood films? What is his background?

 Rajesh Khanna's biological parents or adopted parents did not motivate him to become an actor and he didn't have any filmy background also.

Rajesh Khanna was born in Amritsar on 29th December 1942 in a Punjabi Hindu Khatri family, his birth name was Jatin Khanna. His father Lala Hiranand Khanna worked as a headmaster in MC highschool in Burewala. His mother's name was Chandrani Khanna. But Rajesh Khanna was adopted and raised up by Chunnilal Khanna and Leelawati Khanna, they are the relatives of Rajesh Khanna's parents.

Rajesh Khanna was not inspired by any specific actor to become an actor, it was his own interest, since school days he was interested in acting and he had participated in many stage and theatre plays during his school and college days and had also won many prizes in inter-college drama competitions.

In 1962 , when he was 20 years old, he did a role of wounded mute solider in the play Andha Yug. With his perfomance the chief guest got impressed and suggested him to get into films soon.

In the 1965 All India Talent Contest organised by United Producers and Filmfare, Rajesh Khanna was one of eight finalists from more than 10,000 contestants. Khanna won the contest along with Farida Jalal. Many renowned filmmakers like B. R. Chopra, Bimol Roy, G P Sippy, Nasir Hussain and others were the judges of the contest. G P Sippy and Nasir Hussain were the first who approached Khanna after he won the contest.

In 1966 he made his acting debut with the film Aakhri Khat. In 1967 he received his first break as a leading actor in the film Raaz.

However the legendary actor Dev Anand was a prime inspiration in his early filmy career, he liked Dev Anand’s charm, unique styles, dialogue delivery and his mannerisms. Both had a big fan following in their time. The film Aaradhna brought Rajesh Khanna a big superstardom and he continued with the superstardom until 1975.