Rajesh Khanna

ALYZZA · Trimis: 09/08/2008 21:22 Titlul subiectului: Rajesh Khanna

Date of Birth
29 December 1942, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Birth Name
Jatin Khanna

Nickname
Kaka

Height
5' 6½" (1.69 m)

Mini Biography
Rajesh Khanna entered Hindi films in the latter half of the 1960s. Anju Mahendru, his girl friend, was his anchor in films. She was a dress designer and taught him what to wear and how to carry himself. His role in Khamoshi, where he played a mad man, was greatly appreciated.

He achieved overnight stardom with Shakti Samantha's 'Aradhna" (1969). He became the craze of the nation, the first no. 1 superstar of Hindi films and remained so for next 6 years.

He left his friend Anju Mahendru and married Dimple Kapadia, half his age and just fresh from super success of Raj Kapoor's Bobby.

Slowly his star waned and his married life became bitter. Dimple Kapadia left him, taking her two children with her. However, she has a successful and critically acclaimed career behind her and now has pleasant relation with her ex-husband.

From 1975 onwards Rajesh Khanna tasted sporadic success with 'Aap Ki Kasam', Souten, Namak Halaal, Avtaar. His pairing with the then no. 1 actress Hema Malini always produced huge flops. whenever they came together in any film it flopped. On the other hand, his pairing with Mumtaz always produced much success.

He produced and directed a few films and entered politics joining the Congress Party, becoming a member of parliament. He is still adored and fondly remembered by the masses. Songs from his films adorn the lips of youth and adolescents .He was the first megastar and has left behind him a storehouse of the finest moments in film history.

Mini Biography
Jatin, an orphan, was born on 29 December 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He was adopted by the Khanna family.

When Jatin took an interest in acting, his foster father disapproved, however, Jatin persisted and won the Filmfare Talent Contest in the early 1960s.

He made his debut in the off-beat 'Aakhri Khat' opposite Indrani Mukherjee, thus was born Rajesh Khanna.

After a brief marriage with his girlfriend-costume designer, Anju Mahendru, which ended in a divorce, Rajesh got married to Dimple Kapadia in 1974. Subsequently he became the father of Tina, born in 1974 on the same date as he himself, who would later be known as Twinkle Khanna an actress in her own right. His second child, also a daughter, Rinke, was born on 29 June 1977, and also became an actress.

Rajesh continued to act in many more popular movies, but the era of romance was over, ushering in an new age of violent movies, along with newer and younger actors. His married life came to an end with a divorce, with their daughters moving out with Dimple.

Rajesh also had a brief stint as a politician and was elected Member of Parliament for a 5 year term from 1991 through to 1996 representing New Delhi as his constituency. He also starred in 3 movies during this period. He does continue to appear on the tinsel screen as a character actor, often playing the part of a parent of the leading woman/man.

Rajesh also appeared in two serials 'Ittefaque' and 'Apne Paraye' on television. during 2001-02.

He was the winner of six awards and was nominated for about a dozen.

Spouse
Dimple Kapadia (1974 - ?) (divorced) 2 children
Anju Mahendru (? - ?) (divorced)

Trivia
Hindi megastar

Father of actress Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. Became a grandfather when Twinkle gave birth to a son, Araav in 2002 and then again in 2004 when Rinke gave birth to a daughter.

He was adopted by his parents

He was Member of Parliament once, for New Delhi

Enjoyed a godlike status in his prime time (early 70s) with female fans writing letters in blood to him. The hysteria was unique till 'ShahRukh Khan' 'exploded' in early 1990's and created a comparable mania.

He recommended actor Jeetendra to go into movies.

Father-in-law of superstar Akshay Kumar.

He is a life member of International Film And Television Research Centre and International Film And Television Club Of Asian Academy Of Film And Television.

Known as the first Superstar of Hindi Cinema. He formed a great team with Singer Kishore Kumar and Music Director R D Burman and together they have given such songs which are immensely popular even today.
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ALYZZA · Trimis: 09/08/2008 21:25 Titlul subiectului:

Jaana: Let's Fall in Love (2006)
Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa (2002) .... Siddharth (Rahul's dad)
Pyaar Zindagi Hai (2001) .... Hridaynath

Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) .... Balraaj Khanna
... aka Lets Go Back (International: English title)
Sautela Bhai (1996) .... Master Tulsiram
Khudai (1994) .... Raj Anand
Rupaye Dus Karod (1991)
Swarg (1990) .... Mr. Kumar

Paap Ka Ant (1989)
Ghar Ka Chiraag (1989) .... Kumar
Main Tera Dushman (1989) .... Shankar
Vijay (1988) .... Ajit Bhardwaj
Woh Phir Aayegi (1988)
Goraa (1987)
Avam (1987)
... aka People
Nazrana (1987) .... Rajat Verma
Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987) (uncredited) .... Ramu
Anokha Rishta (1986)
Nasihat (1986)
Amrit (1986) .... Amrit Lal Sharma
Adhikar (1986) .... Vishal
Angaarey (1986)
Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) .... Krishna
Shatru (1986) .... Inspector Ashok Sharma
... aka The Enemy
Babu (1985) .... Babu
Alag Alag (1985) .... Neeraj
Aakhir Kyon? (1985) .... Alok Nath
Hum Dono (1985) .... Raja/Dr. Shekhar
... aka We Two (International: English title)
Bewafai (1985) .... Ashok Nath
Zamana (1985) .... Inspector Vinod S. Kumar
Nishan (1985)
Awara Baap (1985)
Durga (1985)
Insaaf Main Karoonga (1985) .... Captain Ravi Khanna
Masterji (1985)
Oonche Log (1985) .... Rai Bahadur Rajdev Singh/Raju
... aka High Society
Naya Kadam (1984) .... Ramu
Asha Jyoti (1984) .... Deepak Chander
Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar (1984) .... Ram Avtaar
Awaaz (1984) .... Advocate Jayant
Dharam Aur Kanoon (1984) .... Justice Diwan/Rajan
Maqsad (1984) .... Rajeshwar
... aka Objective
Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai (1984)
Disco Dancer (1983) .... Master Raju
Agar Tum Na Hote (1983) .... Ashok Mehra
Avtaar (1983) .... Avtaar Krishen
Souten (1983) .... Shyam Mohit
Dharam Kanta (1982) .... Ram/Shanker
Rajput (1982) .... Dhirendra Singh
Suraag (1982) .... Guest Appearance
Ashanti (1982) .... Police Inspector Kumar Chandra Singh
Dil-E-Nadaan (1982) .... Anand
Jaanwar (1982) .... Raju
Fiffty Fiffty (1981) .... Kishan B. Singh
Dhanwan (1981)
Kudrat (1981) .... Mohan Kapoor/Madho
... aka Nature
Dard (1981) .... Deepak Srivastav/Vikas (Vicky)
... aka Dard (India: Hindi title: TV title)
Aanchal (1980) .... Shambhu
Red Rose (1980) .... Anand
Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) .... Arun Kumar Choudhary
... aka Thodisi Bewafai (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Bandish (1980/I) .... Kishan
... aka Restriction
Phir Wohi Raat (1980) .... Dr. Vijay

Prem Bandhan (1979)
... aka Victim of Love (International: English title)
Amar Deep (1979) .... Raja/Sonu
Janata Havaldar (1979)
Muqabla (1979) .... Qawwali singer
... aka Muqabala (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Til Til Dalekha (1979)
Naukri (1978) .... Ranjit Gupta 'Ronu'
Bhola Bhala (1978) .... Ram Kumar Verma/Nathu 'Nathiya' Singh
Chakravyuha (1978)
... aka The Labyrinth
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977) .... Ravi Raj Sinha (Dak Babu)
Aaina (1977) .... Ashok J. Rao
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977) .... Ashok Sharma

Anurodh (1977) .... Arun Choudhury/Sanjay Kumar/Pritam Nath Ghayal
Chalta Purza (1977) .... Amar
Chhaila Babu (1977) .... Chhaila Babu
Karm (1977) .... Arvind Kumar
Tyaag (1977) .... Chetan
Mehbooba (1976) .... Prakash/Suraj
Bundal Baaz (1976) .... Rajaram 'Goku' 'Raja'
Ginny Aur Johny (1976) (uncredited) .... Inspector
Maha Chor (1976) .... Raju Khan/Rajeshwar A. Singh/Johnny Fernandes
... aka The Big Thief
Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976)
Aakraman (1975) .... Karnail Singh (cripple soldier)
Prem Kahani (1975) .... Rajesh Narayan
Roti (1974) .... Mangal Singh
Ajanabee (1974) .... Rohit Kumar Saxena
5 Rifles (1974) .... Rakesh Khanna
Prem Nagar (1974) .... Prince Karan Singh
Aap Ki Kasam (1974) .... Kamal Bhatnagar
Humshakal (1974) .... Ram/Laxman
Namak Haraam (1973) .... Somnath (Somu)/Chander Singh
... aka The Ungrateful
... aka Traitor
Avishkaar (1973) .... Amar
... aka Discovery
Raja Rani (1973) .... Raja
Daag: A Poem of Love (1973) .... Sunil Kohli
... aka Daag: A Poem of Love (India: English title: informal title)
... aka The Stain
... aka The Stigma
Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972) .... Rajesh
... aka Wife's Servant
Anuraag (1972) .... Gangaram
Apna Desh (1972) .... Akash Chandra
... aka Your Country (International: English title)
Bawarchi (1972) .... Raghu (Bawarchi)
Dil Daulat Duniya (1972) .... Vijay
... aka Love, Wealth and the World
Maalik (1972) .... Raju
... aka The Boss
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) .... Prakash
... aka My Life Partner
Shehzada (1972) .... Rajesh
... aka Shahzada (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
Chhoti Bahu (1971) .... Madhu
Anand (1971) .... Anand Saigal/Jaichand
Amar Prem (1971) .... Anand Babu
... aka Immortal Love
Andaz (1971) .... Raj
... aka The Gesture
Dushmun (1971) .... Surjit Singh/Dushmun
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) .... Raj Kumar
Maryada (1971) .... Raja Babu/Rajan Ram Bahadur
Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971) .... Yusuf
Aan Milo Sajna (1970) .... Ajit
Sachaa Jhutha (1970) .... Bhola/Ranjit Kumar
... aka Truth and Falsehood (India: English title)
The Train (1970/I) .... CID Inspector Shyam Kumar
Kati Patang (1970) .... Kamal Sinha
Safar (1970) .... Avinash

Do Raaste (1969) .... Satyan Gupta
... aka Two Roads (International: English title)
Ittefaq (1969) .... Dilip Roy
... aka Coincidence
Aradhana (1969) .... Arun/Suraj Prasad Saxena
Bandhan (1969/I) .... Dharmchand "Dharma"
... aka The Bond
Doli (1969) .... Amar Kumar
Khamoshi (1969) .... Mr. Arun Choudhury (Patient #24)
Aurat (1967) .... Suresh
... aka Woman (International: English title)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) .... Ramaiya
Raaz (1967) .... Kumar/Sunil
Aakhri Khat (1966) .... Govind
... aka The Last Letter
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