Today, 29 December let's celebrate the Kaka of Indian film industry on the occasion of his 81st birth anniversary. The iconic and legendary actor Rajesh Khanna left the world on July 18, 2012, with a void which never been filled by any other actor. On Rajesh Khanna's 81st Birth Anniversary let's go on nostalgia ride with his Top 5 movies of all time.
Top 5 Rajesh Khanna Movies-
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971): One of the biggest hits of 1971 was a favourite among the younger generation at that time. Haathi Mere Saathi was directed by M A Thirumugham. Along with Kaka the movie featured Tanuja in the lead role. Haathi Mere Saathi was one of the biggest-ever hits of Rajesh Khanna's career.
Anand (1971): Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan's most memorable performance together 'Anand' was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The dialogues of Anand are written by Anand and along with Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan featured Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo and Seema Deo.
Aradhana (1969): The movie 'Aradhana' gave many iconic songs including Roop Tera Mastana and Mere Sapno Ki Rani. Rajesh Khanna was paired with Sharmila Tagore for Aradhana. The movie was directed by Shakti Samanta.
Kati Patang (1971): Rajesh Khanna played the iconic character of Kamal Sinha in the movie. Kati Patang was yet another successful collaboration between Shakti Samanta and Kaka. Asha Parekh was paired along with Rajesh Khanna in Kati Patang. The movie gave us superhit tracks like Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai, Yeh Shaam Mastani and Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai, Mastaana Hota Hai.
Bawarchi (1972): Bawarchi revolved around a young man named Raghu played by Rajesh Khanna. Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the movie stars Jaya Bhadhuri in the lead role with Rajesh Khanna.
Rajesh Khanna fondly known as Kaka was one the greatest romantic superstar of Indian movies. In between 1969 and 1971, Rajesh Khanna delivered 15 hits in a row. Today on Rajesh Khanna's 81st birth anniversary we look back on his cinematic journey a legacy reflects which resonates with every cinema lover of the 19's. Rajesh Khanna will always remain the first superstar of Hindi cinema.