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Rajesh Khanna birth anniversary: December 29 brings back memories of a defining era in Hindi cinema. It marks the birth anniversary of Rajesh Khanna, Bollywood’s first true superstar. Born in 1942, the actor changed the meaning of stardom in India.
From the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, his popularity reached unprecedented heights, surpassing that of any other actor. Theatres ran houseful for weeks. Fans queued outside cinemas and wrote letters filled with devotion.
Rajesh Khanna delivered a historic run of 15 consecutive solo hits, a record that remains unmatched. Each release strengthened his hold over audiences and theatres alike. Films such as Aaradhana, Anand, Kati Patang, Amar Prem, Bawarchi and Safar stood out beyond box-office........