PremiumRemembering Rajesh Khanna on his death anniversary: A tribute to iconic superstar's blockbuster hits
Megastar Rajesh Khanna, often hailed as the first superstar of Hindi cinema, left an unerasable mark on the Indian film industry.
Late actor Rajesh Khanna.
Last Updated: 10.21 PM, Jul 18, 2023
Rajesh Khanna, often referred to as the "First Superstar" of Bollywood, delivered numerous hit films during his career. Here are some of his top Bollywood hits:
1. Aradhana (1969) - This film marked Rajesh Khanna's breakthrough as a superstar and became a huge success. The songs, especially "Mere Sapno Ki Rani," became iconic and are still popular today.
2. Anand (1971) - In this critically acclaimed film, Rajesh Khanna portrayed the role of a terminally ill cancer patient named Anand. His performance and the film as a whole received widespread praise.
3. Amar Prem (1972) - Rajesh Khanna played the lead role in this romantic drama film. The song "Chingari Koi Bhadke" from this movie remains one of the most beloved songs in Bollywood.
4. Kati Patang (1971) - This film, directed by Shakti Samanta, was a commercial success. Rajesh Khanna's performance as a carefree man who falls in love with a widow was highly appreciated.
5. Bawarchi (1972) - Rajesh Khanna showcased his versatility in this Hrishikesh Mukherjee-directed comedy-drama. His portrayal of the humble and helpful cook was widely acclaimed.
6. Safar (1970) - In this film, Rajesh Khanna played the role of a disillusioned and ambitious young man. The film was a box office success and received critical acclaim.
7. Roti (1974) - Rajesh Khanna starred in this social drama film directed by Manmohan Desai. The film dealt with themes of poverty, unemployment, and corruption and was a commercial success.
8. Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) - Rajesh Khanna played the lead role in this film, which revolved around the bond between a man and his pet elephant. The film was a blockbuster and gained immense popularity.
9. Prem Nagar (1974) - This film, directed by K.S. Prakash Rao, was a romantic drama that showcased Rajesh Khanna's romantic side. The film was a commercial success and had memorable songs.
These are just a few examples of Rajesh Khanna's successful films, and he delivered many more hits throughout his career.
Below are official trailers of a few other notable films by Rajesh Khanna. Interestingly, the concept of movie trailers came around the 1990s in India. Prior to this, it is difficult to extract trailers of Indian movies, if any.
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