New Delhi: Anita Advani, once the close companion of Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, has finally spoken out after years of silence. She has revealed a tough fight for respect and dignity since her husband died in 2012.
From bitter legal battles over his estate to a mysterious will she claims she never saw, Advani’s story exposes the hidden struggles behind the superstar’s legacy. Her words highlight not just loss, but a quest for simple justice.
Anita’s bond with Rajesh Khanna
Anita Advani shared a deep 12-year relationship with Rajesh Khanna during his final years. Though Khanna was legally married to Dimple Kapadia, from whom he was separated, Advani stood by him through thick and thin. She insists her fight is about self-respect, not money. “I want to live the way I have lived,” Advani said in her recent interview with India Today.
Legal battles after his death
Since Rajesh Khanna died in 2012, Advani has faced ongoing legal fights over his iconic bungalow and estate. She stresses that her efforts seek acknowledgement of her role in his life. Advani also opened up about never seeing Khanna’s will, despite knowing it listed provisions for several people. This uncertainty has fueled years of disputes and public interest.
Controversy over the will
Advani claims she was never shown the contents of Khanna’s will, adding to the mystery around his legacy. “While the iconic bungalow cannot return, I still seek a dignified life,” she added, making it clear her goal is respect over riches. Her candid remarks renew questions about how the superstar’s assets were handled after his demise.
Issues with her book
Advani faced more setbacks with a book she wrote about her time with Rajesh Khanna. Parts of the introduction were removed before publication, and promotions went wrong. Shockingly, Khanna’s name appeared as “Rakesh Khanna” due to a publisher’s intern mistake and generative AI use, she alleged.
More than a decade later, Anita Advani’s voice reminds us that even superstars leave behind human stories of love, loss, and longing for dignity. Her struggle continues, proving legacy is about more than fame—it’s about fairness too.