Rajesh Khanna

Controversies & scandals

Rajesh Khanna: all 2 major controversies

Each controversy of Rajesh Khanna's life and career, explained on its own page — what was alleged, what was proven, and what was only ever a rumour.

  1. 1Legal case2012–2013The Anita Advani palimony claimAfter his death, his companion Anita Advani went public with a palimony claim, saying she had been his live-in partner and carer in his final years — a dispute with his family that played out in the press and courts.
  2. 2Disputed1973–1982Marriage to Dimple Kapadia and the separationHe married the teenage Dimple Kapadia at the peak of his fame, ending his high-profile relationship with Anju Mahendru; the marriage produced two daughters but broke down by 1982 amid reports of his affairs.