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Rajesh Khanna was born on December 29, 1942 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. A central figure in Indian cinema, Khanna worked primarily as a film actor, appearing in notable productions during the 1970s and 1980s. Their performances spanned emotional dramas and mainstream entertainment, with a distinctive presence in Hindi-language films of the period.
Khanna’s filmography includes appearances in Anand as Anand Saigal, a role that became one of their most recognized performances. They also appeared in Haathi Mere Saathi as Raj "Raju" Kumar, a film that drew on their ability to carry a narrative with expressive screen presence. Later in their career, Khanna took on the role of Master Raju in Disco Dancer, a production that expanded their range into musical and stylized storytelling. In Awara Ba…









