The emotional interview with Vickey Lalwani shows Anita Advani, who lived with Rajesh Khanna as his partner for many years, explaining how Khanna’s family members, Dimple Kapadia, Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna and Akshay Kumar, brought her distressing emotional pain, which forced her to live in solitude. Anita recounts her cherished memories of Rajesh Khanna, beginning with the heartbreaking day of his passing, and questions why she was denied the chance to see him despite his repeated calls for her. Through tears, she shares little-known stories, such as how Rajesh was sidelined from Satyam Shivam Sundaram in favour of Shashi Kapoor due to internal family dynamics and how Dimple, who had once received a ring from Rishi Kapoor during their “Bobby” days, became a central figure in these familial tensions.
The interview examines Rajesh Khanna’s complex relationships with both his colleagues in the film industry and his family. Anita reveals explosive details about Khanna’s outburst at Manoj Kumar when Dimple was encouraged to return to Bollywood and the secret meeting with Krishna Kapoor that eventually led to his work with Rishi and Randhir Kapoor. She also hints at her own upcoming meeting with Anju Mahendroo to uncover the truth about a rumoured secret marriage between Anju and Rajesh before his relationship with Dimple began. The couple maintained their relationship with Dimple, while Dimple refused to work after she married Rajesh, and the couple spent their lives at the famous Ashirwad bungalow. The interview offers a complete view of love and betrayal, revealing hidden details about Bollywood’s first superstar.
Rajesh Khanna’s bungalow was slated to function like a museum
The designers planned Rajesh Khanna’s bungalow to function as a museum that would both preserve his legacy and showcase his personal life. His profound connection to the house became evident through his meticulous attention to every detail. He paid special attention to every detail, including keeping chairs in their proper positions while arranging all items to achieve perfect order. The bungalow was decorated to keep his memory alive for future generations. Rajesh Khanna demonstrated his great kindness towards all workers at the facility by providing special work assignments to an employee who needed medical attention, and by inviting him to join the family circle, which represented the love and warmth that existed in his residence.
