Before marrying Dimple Kapadia, Rajesh Khanna was in love with another actress. However, they parted ways because of..
. Published: December 30, 2024 9:20 AM IST By Rajesh Khanna was one of the iconic actors Bollywood was blessed with. Throughout his time in the industry, Rajesh Khanna delivered numerous hits.
Fondly called ‘Kaka’ by his fans, he enjoyed an immense female fan following, with admirers going to great lengths to catch a glimpse of him. Apart from his professional achievements, his personal life also made headlines. Did you know that before marrying Dimple Kapadia, Rajesh Khanna was in a live-in relationship with another actress? Yes, you read that right! Rajesh Khanna was in a serious relationship with actress and fashion designer Anju Mahendru.
The couple lived together for seven years, from 1966 to 1972. However, they parted ways due to several factors, primarily compatibility issues. In an interview with Screen, Anju opened up about the reasons for their breakup.
She revealed that Khanna was quite orthodox, which clashed with her ultra-modern outlook. She said, “I know it’s a contradiction, but then Rajesh Khanna is like that. Confusion was a part of our relationship.
If I wore a skirt, he’d snap, ‘Why don’t you wear a saree?’ If I wore a saree, he’d wrinkle his nose and say, ‘Why are you trying to project a Bhartiya nari look?’” In the same interview, Anju mentioned that she has always been assertive with her opinions, even when it cam.
