Rajesh Khanna, often called the ‘First Superstar’ of Indian cinema, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s. His unparalleled popularity during this era was marked by a level of fandom rarely seen before or since.
Rajesh Khanna
, often called the ‘First Superstar’ of
Indian cinema
, was one of the biggest stars of the
1970s
. His unparalleled popularity during this era was marked by a level of
fandom
rarely seen before or since.
Over the years, there have been several attempts to write a book on Rajesh Khanna, but a definitive
biography
has yet to be published. Now, a
video
surfaced online featuring Rajesh Khanna’s daughter, author Twinkle Khanna.
In one of the viral videos, Pinkvilla asked her if she would consider taking on the responsibility of writing her father’s biography. Without hesitation, she responds with a firm ‘No.’
Twinkle Khanna further explained that she is drawn to stories with multiple layers and broader implications. While writing about a single person can be intriguing, she believes that such stories need to have depth and convey a meaningful message.
Twinkle’s response sparked various reactions online, with one user commenting that it would likely be uncomfortable for a daughter to write a fully honest account of her father’s life, especially when it comes to the intricacies of her parents’ love life.
Reportedly, Rajesh Khanna was once approached to write his biography, but he declined the offer. He explained that if he were to share the truth about his life, it would involve revealing information that could damage the honour of many people, something he was unwilling to do.
The veteran star acknowledged that his life had been like a storybook filled with ups and downs, and while the public only knew him through his films and film magazines, he wanted them to see the other side of Rajesh Khanna. However, he struggled with the decision to write a biography because he wanted it to be entirely honest, which would require naming people and sharing incidents involving others. Ultimately, he was concerned that such honesty might hurt some individuals, which he did not wish to do.
