Aradhana
The 1969 classic featured Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore in lead roles. The movie connected well with the audiences and became one of the year’s top-grossing films.
Apart from the story, songs like Mere Sapno Ki Rani and Roop Tera Mastana and remain a treasured part of Bollywood’s musical legacy.
Kati Patang
Directed by Shakti Samanta and released in 1971, the film stars Rajesh Khanna, Asha Parekh, and Prem Chopra. It continues to be celebrated for both its performances and for addressing a socially sensitive theme ahead of its time.
Haathi Mere Saathi
Directed by MA Thirumugham, this movie remains one of the cult classics on Indian cinema and one of Rajesh Khanna’s biggest hits. The movie won hearts for its tender story of friendship between man and elephant.
Anand
This classic, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, is celebrated for its touching narrative, unforgettable dialogues and ace performances by Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan and others. Also the movie gave birth to the legendary line, “Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi?” and is widely regarded as one of the biggest hits in Hindi cinema.
Bawarchi
Rajesh Khanna’s 1972 cult hit belongs to a time when cinema mirrored life’s simplicity. This light comedy, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, is proof of Rajesh Khanna’s natural charm and also features Jaya Bhaduri and Asrani in important supporting roles.
As they say of one his most famous characters, ‘Anand mara nahi, Anand marte nahi– Anand (also means ‘happiness’) never dies. Rajesh Khanna will never die either.