✨ Rajesh Khanna – The First Superstar of Indian Cinema | BluePages

🌟 Early Life & Stardom

Born on December 29, 1942, in Amritsar, Punjab, Rajesh Khanna — lovingly called Kaka — became a household name in the 1970s. Winner of the All India Talent Contest by United Producers, his journey from newcomer to India's biggest star was lightning fast.

🎬 Total Number of Movies

170+ films as lead actor
Over 100 box office hits between 1966 and 1990

💰 Lifetime Movie Collection

Approx. ₹2,000+ crore lifetime box office (adjusted for inflation)
Held records for 17 consecutive solo superhits — an unbroken Bollywood record!

🎞️ Most Iconic Films

• Aradhana (1969)

• Anand (1971)

• Amar Prem (1972)

• Bawarchi (1972)

• Kati Patang (1970)

• Aap Ki Kasam (1974)

• Avtaar (1983)

• Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)

🏆 Awards & Honors

• 3 Filmfare Awards (Best Actor)

• BFJA Awards (Most Popular Actor – 4 times)

• Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)

• Padma Bhushan (Posthumously, 2013)

• Honoured as the First Superstar in multiple retrospectives

💬 Motivational Quotes

“Success is never permanent and failure is never final.”

“I don’t compete with others. I compete with my last performance.”

🎭 Industry Experience

25+ years of ruling Bollywood's golden era (1966–1991)
Acted in both commercial hits and meaningful cinema

🏠 Properties & Assets

• Sea-facing bungalow “Aashirwad” on Carter Road, Mumbai

• Fleet of luxury cars, including BMWs and Mercedes, in the 70s

• Art and collectable memorabilia from global travels

🚘 Car Collection

• Vintage Impala

• Mercedes-Benz (one of the earliest owners in Bollywood)

• Fiat and Ambassador for daily drives

• Gifted cars from producers and fans

🌍 Fan Following (Historic & Posthumous)

• Massive nationwide craze during his peak — fans wrote letters in blood

• Immense popularity in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Africa

• Continues to trend during retro festivals, reruns, and tribute concerts

🎬 Production & Writing

• Producer of Alag Alag (1985)

• Conceptual contributor to many of his films

• Involved in selecting poetic and meaningful songs for his movies

🧠 Cultural Influence

• Introduced romantic style, tilted nods, and expressive eyes to Bollywood

• His movies are referenced in political speeches, songs, and ads

• Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Ranbir Kapoor cite him as an influence

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Life

• Married actress Dimple Kapadia

• Father to Twinkle Khanna (writer, entrepreneur) and Rinke Khanna (former actress)

• Father-in-law to superstar Akshay Kumar

🫶 Philanthropy & Social Work

• Secret donor to orphanages and women’s shelters

• Known for supporting co-actors, junior artists, and struggling technicians

• MP from New Delhi (1992–1996)

🔥 Why Rajesh Khanna Is a G.O.A.T.

He created stardom. Before Khanna, actors were admired. With him, they were worshipped. His legacy is imprinted on Indian culture — from screen to soul.

💡 Inspiring Conclusion

Rajesh Khanna was not just Bollywood’s first superstar — he was its heartbeat. His voice, gaze, and presence made people fall in love with the idea of cinema. A timeless G.O.A.T., whose shine remains immortal.