In many of his heroic roles Rajesh Khanna projected an
assuredness and self confidant attitude worthy of his given
screen name that means, 'king of kings'. But Rajesh was not
packaged in a royal exterior, although he was quite handsome
he had ruddy skin, pimples, was of slightly below average
height, and was prone to pudginess. What magic he did have
was a radiating disarming charm and sensitive sexiness. He
was aloof, self interested, with graceful mannerisms that
melted woman's hearts. Rajesh Khanna was Bollywoods ultimate
romantic superstar.
At the peak of his fame 1969-1972 Rajesh Khanna was the
cats pajamas in Bollywood. He experienced an adulation from
the public that bordered on hysteria. When he married Dimple
Kapadia legend has it that in reaction woman committed
suicide. For a giddy moment in history he bridged the gap
and hovered as the favored star between the 'classic' heroes
of the 50s and 60s and the 'Angry Young Men' of the 70s.
