Tag: Rajesh Khanna
Smita Patil in Aakhir Kyon? is an example of how art and mainstream films aren’t so far apart
Directed by J. Om Prakash, the film, also starring Rajesh Khanna, Rakesh Roshan and Tina Munim, was one of Smita Patil's early forays into mainstream Hindi cinema.
Daag, Yash Chopra’s debut as producer, broke the mould with its shades of bigamy
Starring Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Rakhee, the film was a daring choice for Yash Raj Films to debut with, but its massive success made it a risk worth taking.
Bawarchi — the Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic that humanised Bollywood’s first superstar
Rajesh Khanna, who delivered 17 hits in a row & had a fan following which included women who married his photos, was akin to a deity. Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Bawarchi made him more relatable.
Rajesh Khanna’s Safar is a melancholy meditation on life, death, love and duty
Even before the more famous Anand, the superstar had perfected the role of a dying man who wants to spread joy, but Safar is far darker and less feel-good.
Amar Prem tells the story of relationships that have no name but the power to break hearts
Not Shakti Samanta, Rajesh Khanna or Sharmila Tagore – it was Anand Bakshi’s lyrics that gave this movie its soul.
Sharmila Tagore’s Chhoti Bahu gave us a Bollywood rarity — a layered female protagonist
Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s book, Bindur Chhele, this film makes for a great family drama.
Do Raaste cemented Rajesh Khanna’s position as Bollywood’s first superstar
Do Raaste shows how a middle-class Indian family tries to adjust when people with different outlook share the same roof.
In Kati Patang, director Shakti Samanta created magic with Rajesh Khanna & R.D. Burman’s music
The film gave us evergreen hits like Yeh Shaam Mastani and Pyar Diwana Hota Hai featuring superstar Rajesh Khanna.
Roti and Rajesh Khanna: When a Bollywood film took melodrama to new heights
Hindi films have an unceasing connection to mythological tales. But in the hands of someone like Manmohan Desai, they turn into great entertainment.
Namak Haraam, the film in which Amitabh Bachchan trumped then superstar Rajesh Khanna
In Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s film Namak Haraam, 'supporting' actor Amitabh Bachchan stole the show, and perhaps the crown as well.