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Rajesh Khanna, a superstar at 32, married 16-year-old Dimple Kapadia in 1973. A veteran journalist revealed Khanna expected Dimple to prioritize household duties over her career, leading to their separation in 1984, despite his immense popularity among women. Dimple later made a comeback in movies after their separation, while Khanna passed away in 2012.

India’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, and actress Anju Mahendru shared one of the most talked-about relationships in Bollywood history. In a 1987 magazine article featuring Rajesh Khanna alongside Dimple Kapadia, Anju Mahendru, and Tina Munim, Anju opened up about the complexities of her relationship with the superstar. She described Rajesh as an orthodox man who paradoxically fell for ultra-modern women.

Rajesh Khanna, Bollywood's first superstar, lived like royalty even at home, demanding a lavish spread for every meal. Anita Advani revealed his love for diverse dishes, from chhole-bhaturas to multiple paratha flavors. Khanna insisted on a mini-buffet with at least ten items, humorously questioning the lack of options while ensuring the staff shared the same royal feast.

Anita Advani has often spoken about her relationship with superstar Rajesh Khanna, and in a recent conversation, she went back to the very beginning. She said their connection started when she was still a teenager and it left a lasting impression. She revealed that fate kept bringing them together, and eventually, when the actor was left isolated from his family, they reconnected. According to her, they went on to live together for nearly 12 years.