First Bollywood Super Star | Rajesh Khanna | బాలీవుడ్ కలల రాకుమారుడు । రాజేష్ ఖన్నా । Part 1

02/12/25 • 54 min

#rajeshkhanna #bollywood #superstar Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Bollywood, ruled Indian cinema in the late 1960s and 1970s with an unmatched fan following. He delivered 15 consecutive solo hit films between 1969 and 1971, a record that remains unbroken. His breakthrough came with Aradhana (1969), followed by iconic films like Anand, Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Bawarchi, and Daag. Known for his unique mannerisms, charming smile, and emotional depth, he redefined romance and drama in Indian cinema. He starred in over 160 films, with 26 golden jubilee hits and 35 silver jubilees. His pairing with Kishore Kumar’s songs and R.D. Burman’s music created evergreen melodies. Rajesh Khanna won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards and was honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. His dialogues from Anand (1971) and Amar Prem (1972) remain legendary. He later transitioned into politics, serving as an MP from 1992 to 1996. Rajesh Khanna’s legacy continues to influence Bollywood, and he remains an eternal icon of Indian cinema.
This is Part 1 of Multi Part episodes.
Topics covered in this episode are: -
Rajesh Khanna childhood - School Days - Entry into Films - Failure of first 4 movies. More details in Part 2

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First Bollywood Super Star | Rajesh Khanna | బాలీవుడ్ కలల రాకుమారుడు । రాజేష్ ఖన్నా । Part 2

#rajeshkhanna #bollywood #superstar Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Bollywood, ruled Indian cinema in the late 1960s and 1970s with an unmatched fan following. He delivered 15 consecutive solo hit films between 1969 and 1971, a record that remains unbroken. His breakthrough came with Aradhana (1969), followed by iconic films like Anand, Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Bawarchi, and Daag. Known for his unique mannerisms, charming smile, and emotional depth, he redefined romance and drama in Indian cinema. He starred in over 160 films, with 26 golden jubilee hits and 35 silver jubilees. His pairing with Kishore Kumar’s songs and R.D. Burman’s music created evergreen melodies. Rajesh Khanna won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards and was honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. His dialogues from Anand (1971) and Amar Prem (1972) remain legendary. He later transitioned into politics, serving as an MP from 1992 to 1996. Rajesh Khanna’s legacy continues to influence Bollywood, and he remains an eternal icon of Indian cinema.
This is Part 2 of Multi Part episodes.
Topics covered in this episode are: -
Background story of Aradhana Making -
Movies in 1970 -
Effects of Super Stardom.
More details in Part 3