When Rajesh Khanna confessed that Dimple Kapadia helped him distance himself from his ex Anju Mahendru |

Rajesh Khannaoften dubbed India’s ‘original superstar,’ led a life adorned with both professional triumphs and romantic entanglements. Amidst his illustrious film career, his personal relationships, especially his high-profile liaisons with leading actresses, remained subjects of fascination. Among these, his bond with Anju Mahendra and subsequent marriage to Dimple Kapadia emerged as intriguing chapters in the actor’s life.
Known for his reserved demeanor, Rajesh Khanna was adept at concealing his emotions, a trait he extended even within his marriage to Dimple Kapadia. While they enjoyed marital bliss amidst his soaring career, its decline cast shadows over their relationship. Despite public familiarity with aspects of their marriage, Rajesh Khanna once divulged a secret, shedding light on a hitherto undisclosed facet of their dynamic.

Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia’s marriage began when she was just 16 years old, while he was 31. The details regarding their union and the challenges they faced thereafter were openly discussed by Rajesh Khanna in an interview with Stardust magazine.

He attributed their nuptials to immense media pressure and public expectations, fueled by their acclaimed on-screen chemistry. However, as Rajesh Khanna’s career trajectory waned, tensions marred their marital bliss.
Asked about the significant age gap between them, Rajesh Khanna revealed a poignant motive behind their union. He admitted to seeking solace in Dimple Kapadia’s companionship to distance himself from Anju Mahendru. Although he had terminated his relationship with Anju, he found himself ensnared in a cycle of reconciliation, a predicament he sought to break free from by embracing Dimple Kapadia.
Delving deeper into their relationship, Rajesh Khanna disclosed imposing a condition on Dimple Kapadia precluding her from pursuing a career in the film industry post her debut in ‘Bobby’. He recounted her response, where she expressed contentment in transitioning from Raj Kapoor’s protégé to Rajesh Khanna’s spouse, hinting at her acceptance of his terms.

Reflecting on the early days of their marriage, Rajesh Khanna reminisced about the harmonious beginnings marked by mutual efforts to nurture their bond. However, an unforeseen rift emerged, with Dimple Kapadia expressing discontent and a sense of neglect. Rajesh Khanna recounted her past grievances against his work and associates, juxtaposing it with her present collaboration with those very individuals, suggesting a reconciliation or perhaps an evolution in her stance.