Updated On: 15 August, 2024 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rajesh Khanna’s popularity and craze during his time were unmatched. He not only gave impactful dialogues and performances but built a strong emotional connection with his audience

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Legendary Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna was known as the first superstar of Indian cinema and enjoyed a massive fan following during the 60s and 70s thanks to his amazing acting performances and charming looks. Not many know that Khanna was offered the popular reality television show ‘Bigg Boss’.
Journalist Ali Peter John, a close friend of Khanna recalled his rapport with the actor and shared that he was in touch with him till his final days. In a 2012 interview with Rediff, he shared what happened between the superstar and the makers of the show hosted by Salman Khan.