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Rajesh Khanna
Deceased Hindi Cinema / Bollywood (Indian Cinema)
- FromAmritsar, Punjab, British India
- Age83 years
- Active1966–2012
- Updated
Rajesh Khanna Biography Information
- Full Name: Jatin Khanna
- Popular Name: Rajesh Khanna
- Nickname: Kaka, The First Superstar of Indian Cinema
- Date of Birth: December 29, 1942
- Date of Death: July 18, 2012 (Aged 69)
- Birthplace: Amritsar, Punjab, British India
- Hometown: Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Current Residence: Aashirwad, Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (during his lifetime)
- Profession Category: Actor, Film Producer, Politician (Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha 1992–1996)
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) approx.
- Weight: 72 kg (158 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
- Known For: Delivering an unprecedented record of 15 consecutive solo hit films between 1969 and 1971, and iconic roles in Anand, Aradhana, Kati Patang, Amar Prem, and Haathi Mere Saathi
Rajesh Khanna Family Member Name
- Biological Father: Lala Chunni Lal Khanna
- Biological Mother: Chandrani Khanna
- Foster / Adoptive Parents: Chuni Lal Khanna and Leelawati Khanna (relatives who raised him)
- Siblings: Munnoo Khanna (sister)
- Marital Status: Married (separated later in life)
- Spouse: Dimple Kapadia (m. 1973)
- Children: Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna (2 Daughters)
- Son-in-law: Akshay Kumar (married to Twinkle Khanna)
Rajesh Khanna Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: St. Sebastian’s Goan High School, Girgaon, Mumbai
- College / University: Kishinchand Chellaram College (KC College), Churchgate, Mumbai & Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (Graduate)
Rajesh Khanna Career Highlight
| Year | Title |
| 1966 | Aakhri Khat |
| 1967 | Raaz |
| 1969 | Aradhana |
| 1969 | Ittefaq |
| 1969 | Do Raaste |
| 1970 | Sachaa Jhutha |
| 1970 | Kati Patang |
| 1970 | Aan Milo Sajna |
| 1971 | Anand |
| 1971 | Haathi Mere Saathi |
| 1971 | Amar Prem |
| 1972 | Bawarchi |
| 1972 | Dushman |
| 1972 | Apna Desh |
| 1973 | Daag |
| 1973 | Namak Haraam |
| 1974 | Aap Ki Kasam |
| 1974 | Roti |
| 1974 | Avishkaar |
| 1980 | Thodisi Bewafaii |
| 1983 | Avtaar |
| 1983 | Souten |
| 1986 | Amrit |
| 1990 | Swarg |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen |
| 2014 | Riyasat |
Rajesh Khanna Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 1970 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Aradhana | Nominated |
| 1970 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Ittefaq | Nominated |
| 1971 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Sachaa Jhutha | Won |
| 1972 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Anand | Won |
| 1972 | Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards | Best Actor | Anand | Won |
| 1972 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Kati Patang | Nominated |
| 1973 | Filmfare Awards | Special Award | Anuraag | Won |
| 1973 | Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards | Best Actor | Bawarchi | Won |
| 1973 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Amar Prem | Nominated |
| 1973 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Dushman | Nominated |
| 1974 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Daag: A Poem of Love | Nominated |
| 1974 | Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards | Best Actor | Namak Haraam | Won |
| 1975 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Avishkaar | Won |
| 1975 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Prem Nagar | Nominated |
| 1980 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Amar Deep | Nominated |
| 1981 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Thodisi Bewafaii | Nominated |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Dard | Nominated |
| 1984 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Avtaar | Nominated |
| 1987 | Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards | Best Actor | Amrit | Won |
| 1991 | Filmfare Awards | Special Award (25 Years in Cinema) | Special Honor | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | Golden Jubilee Honor | Won |
| 2013 | Civilian Awards of India | Padma Bhushan | Arts & Cinema | Won |
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About the Rajesh Khanna
Why is Rajesh Khanna called the First Superstar of Indian cinema?
He created history by delivering 15 consecutive solo superhit films between 1969 and 1971, generating an unprecedented mass craze.
How many Filmfare Best Actor Awards did Rajesh Khanna win?
He won three Filmfare Best Actor Awards for Sachaa Jhutha (1971), Anand (1972), and Avishkaar (1975) from a total of 14 nominations.
What was Rajesh Khanna's real name before entering films?
His birth name was Jatin Khanna, which he changed to Rajesh Khanna on the advice of his uncle when entering the film industry.
What was Rajesh Khanna's role in Indian politics?
He served as an elected Member of Parliament (MP) in the 10th Lok Sabha from the New Delhi constituency representing the Indian National Congress from 1992 to 1996.
When was Rajesh Khanna awarded the Padma Bhushan?
He was posthumously honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 2013 for his exceptional contributions to the arts.
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