Look at Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna’s timeless bond!
Saba Pataudi shares heartfelt memories of Rajesh Khanna on his birthday, reminiscing about iconic films with Sharmila Tagore.
Bollywood lost one of its all-time greatest stars and India’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna in 2012. His crinkly smile and the low purr of his voice, ‘Kaka’ won the hearts of millions of young women and men.
Such was the craze that girls would write him letters with blood, men would go to hair salons to replicate the Rajesh Khanna hairstyle and throwing themselves in front of his car just to see him.
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Rajesh Khanna featured in a number of hit songs that are still popular even among the current generation. So, on his 6th death anniversary, let’s remember the superstar by listing his five iconic, classic songs.
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Mere Sapno Ki Rani — Aradhana
Mere Sapno Ki Rani from film Aradhana is the classic song that fits well in the list. Rajesh Khanna is riding in a jeep, wearing a Gurkha cap and singing Mere sapne ki rani kab aayegi tu, while Sharmila Tagore is sitting on the Darjeeling toy train.
Kuch Toh Log Kahenge — Amar Prem
Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore made one of the best onscreen couples ever. His song is an all-time favourite and is on everyone’s mouth. The song is written by Anand Bakshi and composed RD Burman and sung by Kishore Kumar.
Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye — Anand
One of the most iconic performances of Rajesh Khanna is in the film Anand. The film traces the situation of a dying man and his last days.
Achha Toh Hum Chalte Hai — Aan Milo Sajna
This song is from 1970 film Aan Milo Sajna that featured Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh. The song is sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. This goodbye song will never go out of fashion.
Yeh Kya Hua Kaise Hua — Amar Prem
Rajesh Khanna won over everyone with his role of a lonely businessman and the song Yeh Kya Hua describes the pain of being away from your loved one.
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