Personal Info
Known For - Actor, Producer, Politician
Gender - Male
Religion - Hinduism
Date of Birth - 29 December 1942 ( 82 Years Years old)
Amritsar, Punjab, India
Rajesh Khanna
Actor, Producer, Politician
Biography
Rajesh Khanna, born Jatin Khanna on 29 December 1942, became Bollywood's first superstar with 15 consecutive solo blockbusters from 1969–71. A beloved romantic icon, he debuted in Aakhri Khat (1966) and gave unforgettable performances in Aradhana, Anand, Amar Prem, among others. He ventured into politics, serving as Delhi MP (1991–96), and produced films. He passed away in 2012, leaving behind a remarkable estate including the legendary Aashirwad bungalow and a continuing legacy of royalties and public memory.
Lesser Known Facts
Coined term ‘superstar’ due to unprecedented fan frenzy—lipstick marks on his car, blood letters from fans.
Offered ₹3.5 crore per episode for Bigg Boss, initially declined, later accepted but passed away.
Won 3 Filmfare Best Actor awards, 7 AICA Best Actor, and posthumous Padma Bhushan in 2013.
| Rajesh Khanna Basic Information | |
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| Real Name | Rajesh Khanna |
| Nick Name | Kaka, First Superstar, Jatin Khanna |
| Gender | Male |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Height | 173 cm (5'8") |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black/White |
| Date of Birth | 29 December 1942 |
| Birth Year | 1942 |
| Age as of Now | 82 Years |
| Zodiac | Capricorn |
| Weight | 88 kg (at peak) |
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| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | St. Sebastian’s Goan High School, Mumbai |
| College | Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune; K.C. College, Mumbai |
| Education Qualifications | B.A. |
| Debut | |
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| Family | |
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| Father | Chunnilal Khanna |
| Mother | Leelawati Khanna |
| Brother | Not Available |
| Sister | Kamla Khanna |
| Spouse (Husband / Wife / Boyfriend) | Dimple Kapadia |
| Affairs / Relationships | Anju Mahendru |
| Son | Not Available |
| Daughter | Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna |
| Favorites | |
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| Favourite Food | Kebabs, Punjabi Dal-Chawal, Mithaai |
| Favourite Singers | Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar |
| Favourite Actors | Guru Dutt, Dilip Kumar |
| Favourite Actresses | Meena Kumari, Geeta Bali |
| Favourite Books | Unknown |
| Favourite Television | None |
| Net Worth & Salary | |
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| Net worth in 2025 | $65 million |
| Net worth in 2024 | Estate continues to earn royalties (approx) |
| Net worth in 2023 | Not Available |
| Net worth in 2022 | Not Available |
| Salary | ₹300K–1.5M per film |
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| Social Media Accounts | |
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| YouTube | Not Available |
| Snapchat | Not Available |
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