Behind the dazzling lights of stardom was a love story that couldn’t withstand the weight of control and ego. What began as a deep bond between two individuals turned into emotional distance.
His rise to superstardom was matched only by the personal turmoil that played out behind the scenes. For over six years, he shared a live‑in relationship with a leading actress from a non‑film background, a partnership that many believed was headed toward marriage. But instead of a formal union, he shocked his circle by abruptly marrying a much younger co‑star.
Who was this superstar?
That superstar was Late Rajesh Khanna, who once shared a deeply emotional bond for years with actress Anju Mahendru, yet when he married Dimple Kapadia in 1973, who was in her teens at that time, their relationship ca