At just 15, Dimple Kapadia married Rajesh Khanna, who was nearly double her age. Their marriage, lasting almost nine years, was far from ideal, with Dimple later calling it “traumatic” in an interview.
After their separation, she made a successful return to the film industry and contemplated remarriage. In a candid 1994 interview, she shared her thoughts on this new chapter.
In a conversation with Pritish Nandy, Dimple was asked about the future of marriage and its significance.She expressed concern that it would be unfortunate if marriage were to fade away, emphasizing its importance. Despite being separated from Rajesh Khanna at the time, she affirmed her belief in the institution of marriage.When questioned about the possibility of remarrying, Dimple Kapadia expressed openness to the idea, despite acknowledging the challenge of adjusting after being accustomed to independence. However, neither she nor Rajesh Khanna remarried or reunited, and they did not formalize their divorce. Rajesh Khanna passed away in 2012 at age 69.
After their separation, she made a successful return to the film industry and contemplated remarriage. In a candid 1994 interview, she shared her thoughts on this new chapter.
In a conversation with Pritish Nandy, Dimple was asked about the future of marriage and its significance.She expressed concern that it would be unfortunate if marriage were to fade away, emphasizing its importance. Despite being separated from Rajesh Khanna at the time, she affirmed her belief in the institution of marriage.When questioned about the possibility of remarrying, Dimple Kapadia expressed openness to the idea, despite acknowledging the challenge of adjusting after being accustomed to independence. However, neither she nor Rajesh Khanna remarried or reunited, and they did not formalize their divorce. Rajesh Khanna passed away in 2012 at age 69.
During a talk with the FICCI FLO Jaipur Chapter a few years ago, Kapadia reflected on her youthful naivety when she first met Rajesh Khanna, a celebrated superstar. At the time, she was working on her debut film, Raj Kapoor’s Bobby. Dimple candidly shared that she naively expected Rajesh to sing songs to her like in the movies. When this didn’t happen, she felt disillusioned and heartbroken, revealing that her dreams were crushed when reality didn’t match her cinematic expectations.