Rajesh Khanna (29 de diciembre de 1942 - 18 de julio de 2012) fue un actor de Bollywood, cantante de playback, productor de cine y político indio.
Fue conocido como la "primera superestrella" y la "superestrella original" del cine indio. Él ganó estos títulos después de 15 películas consecutivas en solitario hit en la década de 1970, un récord que permanece intacto.
Khanna se casó con Dimple Kapadia en marzo de 1973 seis meses antes del debut de la película Bobby Dimple fue puesto en libertad y tiene dos hijas del matrimonio. Rajesh Khanna y Dimple Kapadia se separaron en 1984. Su hija mayor Twinkle Khanna está casada con el actor Akshay Kumar, mientras que también tienen una hija menor llamada Rinke Khanna.
Apareció en 163 películas de las cuales 128 películas lo vieron como el protagonista principal, él apareció en 17 películas cortas. Ganó tres premios Filmfare Mejor Actor y fue nominado para los mismos catorce veces.. Recibió los premios más BFJA al Mejor Actor (hindi) - cuatro veces y nominado 25 veces. En 1991, fue galardonado con el premio Filmfare Especial para completar 25 años en la industria, que aparece en un récord de 106 películas como protagonista primer sencillo en un lapso de 25 años. En 2005, fue galardonado con el Lifetime Achievement Award de Filmfare. Hizo su debut en 1966 con Aakhri Khat y saltó a la fama con sus actuaciones en el películas como Raaz, Baharon Ke Sapne, Ittefaq y Aradhana. Le dio 35 Visitas Jubileo de Oro en el período 1966-1975, tres más en 76-78 y 35 más en el período 1979-1991 y se entregó a 22 golpes del jubileo de plata en el período 1966-1991. Él era el mejor pagado India actor de 1970 a 79 y compartió el honor con Amitabh Bachchan 1980 a 87. Se le conocía como uno de los primeros Casanovas en el cine indio. También fue miembro de la Lok Sabha del Congreso Nacional Indio de Nueva Nueva Delhi electoral desde 1992 hasta 1996.
Tras una larga batalla con el cáncer, Khanna murió el 18 de julio de 2012.
Filmografía
Como actor Año Películas Personaje Remarks 1966 Aakhri Khat Govind 1967 Raaz Kumar / Sunil Dual Role 1967 Baharon Ke Sapne Ramaiya 1967 Aurat Suresh Remake of 1966 Tamil movie 'Chithi' 1968 Shrimanji Himself Special Appearance 1969 Aradhana Arun / Suraj Prasad Saxena (Dual Role) Nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Remade as Sivakamiyin Selvan 1969 Ittefaq Dilip Roy Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1969 Doli Amar Kumar 1969 Bandhan Dharmchand "Dharma" 1969 Do Raaste Satyan Gupta 1970 Khamoshi Mr. Arun Choudhury (Patient #24) 1970 The Train CID Inspector Shyam Kumar Remake of 1968 Tamil movie Neelagiri Express 1970 Sachaa Jhutha Bhola / Ranjit Kumar (Dual Role) Won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Remade in Tamil as Ninaithadhai Mudippavan. 1970 Safar Avinash Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1971 Kati Patang Kamal Sinha Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor 1971 Anand Anand Saigal. Won Filmfare Award for Best Actor Won BFJA Awards for Best Actor Won All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award 1971 Aan Milo Sajna Ajit 1971 Andaz Raj Guest appearance 1971 Maryada Raja Babu / Rajan Ram Bahadur 1971 Chhoti Bahu Madhu Remake of Telugu film Muddu Bidda by K.B.Tilak 1971 Haathi Mere Saathi Raj Kumar "Raju" Remade in Tamil as Nalla Neramhttp://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3678424.ece?homepage=true 1971 Guddi Himself Special Appearance 1971 Mehboob Ki Mehndi Yusuf Stake holder in the production 1971 Badnaam Farishte Lawyer Special Appearance 1972 Bangaru Babu Special Appearancehttp://www.cinejosh.com/telugu-movie-news/26715/anrs-bangaru-babu-complets-40-years.html 1972 Dushman Surjit Singh / Dushman Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1972 Amar Prem Anand Babu Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor Won All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award 1972 Apna Desh Akash Chandra Remake of 1969 Tamil film Nam Naadu 1972 Dil Daulat Duniya Vijay 1972 Bawarchi Raghu (Bawarchi) Won the BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1972 Joroo Ka Ghulam Rajesh 1972 Mere Jeevan Sathi Prakash 1972 Maalik Raju 1972 Shehzada Rajesh 1972 Anuraag Gangaram Supporting role 1973 Raja Rani Raja 1973 Daag: A Poem of Love Sunil Kohli Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor 1973 Namak Haraam Somnath (Somu) / Chander Singh Won BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1973 Bombay Superstar Bombay Superstar BBC made documentary film on Rajesh Khanna and screened it as part of Man Alive Series in 1973 and Jack Pizzey was the reporter. 1974 Avishkaar Amar Won 1975 Filmfare Award for Best Actor 1974 Humshakal Ram / Laxman (Dual Role) Remade in Tamil as Oorukku Uzhaippavan 1974 Aap Ki Kasam Kamal Bhatnagar Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1974 Prem Nagar Chhotey Kunver Karan U. Singh Nominated for 1975 Filmfare Award for Best Actor Remake of 1971 Telugu film Prem Nagar 1974 Ajanabee Rohit Kumar SaxenaWon All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award 1974 Roti Mangal Singh Co-Produced by Rajesh Khanna Nominated for the 1975 BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1974 Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi Special Appearance 1975 Prem Kahani Rajesh Kamleshwar Narain Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1975 Aakraman Karnail Singh Special Appearance 1976 Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun Qawwali Singer Special Appearance in Punjabi Film 1976 Maha Chor Raju Khan / Rajeshwar A. Singh / Johnny Fernandes (Dual Role) 1976 Bundal Baaz Rajaram "Goku" "Raja" 1976 Ginny Aur Johnny Inspector Special Appearance 1976 Mehbooba Prakash / SurajNominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1977 Tyaag Chetan 1977 Karm Arvind Kumar 1977 Chhailla Babu Babu Chhailla 1977 Chalta Purza Amar Gupta 1977 Anurodh Arun Choudhury / Sanjay Kumar / Pritam Nath Ghayal Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1977 Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka Ashok Sharma 1977 Aaina Ashok J. Rao Special Appearance 1977 Hatyara Special Appearance 1977 Tinku Special Appearance 1977 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein Ravi Raj Sinha (Dak Babu) Remade as Welcome to Sajjanpur 1978 Chakravyuha Amit NarayanNominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1978 Bhola Bhala Ram Kumar Verma / Nathu "Nathiya" Singh Double Role 1978 Naukri Ranjit Gupta "Ronu" 1979 Naya Bakra Person Visiting Coutesean Special Appearance 1979 Cinema Cinema Special Appearance 1979 Muqabla Qawwali Singer Special Appearance 1979 Janata Havaldar Janta Prasad/Jantu/ Janta Hawaldar 1979 Shaitan Mujrim Special Appearance 1979 Majnoon 1979 Bebus 1979 Amar Deep Raja / Sonu Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1979 Prem Bandhan Kishan / Mohan Khanna 1980 Phir Wohi Raat Dr. Vijay 1980 Bandish Kishan 1980 Thodisi Bewafaii Arun Kumar Choudhary Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor 1980 Red Rose Anand Remake of 1978 Tamil film Sigappu Rojakkal 1980 Aanchal ShambhuNominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1981 Kudrat Mohan Kapoor / Madho Won All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award at Calcutta Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor. 1981 Sundara Satarkar Special Appearance 1981 Dhanwan Vijaykumar Saxena Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1981 Dard Deepak Srivastav / Vikas "Vicky" (Dual Role) Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor Won the Lion's Club Award for Best Actor in Delhi. 1981 Naseeb Himself Special Appearance 1981 Dushman Dost 1981 Bharosa 1981 Fiffty Fiffty Kishan Singh 1981 Khoon Aur Paani Special Appearance 1982 Dil-E-Nadaan Anand Remake of Tamil film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu by C.V.Sridhar 1982 Ashanti Police Inspector Kumar Chandra Singh 1982 Suraag Qawwali Singer Special Appearance 1982 Rajput Dhirendra Singh 1982 Dharam Kanta Ram / Shanker 1982 Ayaash Special Appearance 1983 Jaanwar Raju 1983 Nishaan 1983 Souten Shyam MohitNominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1983 Avtaar Avtaar Krishen Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor Won All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award. Remade in Telugu as O Thandri Teerpu in 1985. 1983 Agar Tum Na Hote Ashok Mehra 1983 Disco Dancer Master Raju Supporting role 1983 Film Hi Film Special Appearance 1984 Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai 1984 Dharm Aur Qanoon Justice Diwan / Rajan Double Role 1984 Awaaz Advocate Jayant Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1984 Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar Ram Avtaar Won All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award at Calcutta Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1984 Asha Jyoti Deepak Chander 1984 Maqsad Rajeshwar 1984 Naya Kadam Ramu 1985 Oonche Log Rai Bahadur Rajdev Singh / Raju /Jagdev Singh/ 1985 Zamana Inspector Vinod S. Kumar 1985 Hum Dono Raja / Dr. Shekhar (Dual Role) Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor. Remake of 1979 Telugu Film Sommokadidhi Sokkadidhi 1985 Masterji Masterji Remake of 1983 Tamil film Mundhanai Mudichu 1985 Insaaf Main Karoonga Captain Ravi Khanna 1985 Durgaa Advocate Special Appearance 1985 Aakhir Kyon? Alok Nath 1985 Bewafai Ashok Nath 1985 Alag Alag Neeraj Produced by Rajesh Khanna 1985 Babu Babu Remake of 1971 Tamil film Babu. Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1985 Ram Tere Kitne Nam Himself Special Appearance 1985 Aar Paar Himself Special Appearance 1985 Bayen Haath Ka Khel 1985 Awara Baap 1986 Shatru Inspector Ashok Sharma 1986 Om 1986 Waapsi 1986 Mohabbat Ki Kasam Krishna 1986 Angaaray Ravi 1986 Amrit Amrit Lal Sharma Won BFJA Awards for Best Actor Won All-India Critics Association (AICA) Best Actor Award 1986 Adhikar Vishal Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1986 Nasihat 1986 Anokha RishtaRobert Bob Remake of Kanamarayathu 1987 Sitapur Ki Geeta Ramu Special Appearance, Dubbed into Bhojpuri 1987 Nazrana (1987 film) Rajat Verma 1987 Awam Captain Amar Kumar Nominated for BFJA Awards for Best Actor 1987 Goraa 1987 Raj Kapoor Himself 1988 Woh Phir Aayegi 1988 Vijay Ajit Bhardwaj Supporting Role 1989 Main Tera Dushman Shankar Guest Artist 1989 Mamta ki Chhaon Mein Special Appearance 1989 Police Ke Peechhe Police Produced by Rajesh Khanna 1989 Ghar Ka Chiraag Kumar 1989 Paap Ka Ant Special Appearance Special Appearance 1990 Swarg Mr. Kumar 1990 Jai Shiv Shankar Produced by Rajesh Khanna 1990 Dushman Special Appearance 1991 Ghar Parivar 1991 Rupaye Dus Karod 1991 Begunah Jeevanlal "J.V." Remade as Mahanadi (film) 1994 Khudai Raj Anand Won the Best Actor Award at Russian Film Festival, Ujvegistan 1994 Birodh Shatru dubbed and released in Bangladesh 1995 Kis Kaam Ke Yeh Rishte 1996 Sautela Bhai Master Tulsiram 1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen Balraj Khanna 2001 Pyaar Zindagi Hai Hridaynath Remake of Aasai 2002 Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa Siddharth Supporting role 2006 Jaana... Let's Fall in Love Hamid Special Appearance 2007 Om Shanti Om Himself His face used through graphics 2008 Wafa: A Deadly Love Story Amritlal Chopra 2010 Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein Joginder Singh Supporting role 2012 Jaanleva Black Blood CID Delayed, Yet to be releasedhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120723165328/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rajesh-Khanna-wanted-to-remain-young-forever/Article1-892415.aspx 2012 Riyasat Don Delayed, Releasing on March 2013http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-20/news-interviews/32763380_1_rajesh-khanna-ashok-tyagi-film
Como productor Año Película 1985 Alag Alag 1989 Police Ke Peeche Police 1990 Jai Shiv Shankar
Coproductor Año Película Worldwide Gross 1971 Mehboob Ki Mehndi 2,80,00,000Boxofficeindia.com . Boxofficeindia.com.1974 Roti 4,00,00,000Boxofficeindia.com. Boxofficeindia.com.1995 Barsaat 19,25,00,000Boxofficeindia.com. Boxofficeindia.com.
Como cantante de playback