Rajesh Khanna stands as one of the most accomplished actors in Indian cinema, leaving an enduring impact on Bollywood with his remarkable career. His cinematic journey took an extraordinary turn with the release of Shakti Samanta’s film ‘Aradhana.’ This movie not only had a golden run at the box office but also made history as the first Hindi film to run successfully for more than 100 days. ‘Aradhana’ was released on September 27, 1969, and featured a stellar cast including Sharmila Tagore, Farida Jalal, and Madan Puri. In this film, Rajesh Khanna played the dual role of a husband (air force pilot Arun) and son (Suraj Prasad Saxena), a portrayal that catapulted him to stardom. This revelation was made in the audiobook ‘Rajesh Khanna: Ek Tanha Sitara.’ Sharmila Tagore explained that their on-screen pairing was highly popular.

Source: News 24 January 18, 2024 11:08 UTC