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Rajesh Khanna who is known as the ‘First Superstar‘ of Bollywood, has delivered a string of consecutive superhit films, earning a massive fan following. But did you know his contemporaries and co-stars did not appreciate his tardiness?
Yes, you read it right! In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, veteran star Prem Chopra spoke about the same and said that Kaka, as he was fondly known, was always late to every shoot but was never called out for it.
Prem Chopra noted how distributors were eager to cast him and Rajesh Khanna together, given their success in films like ‘Daag’, ‘Kati Patang’, and ‘Do Raaste’, which were box office hits.
The senior actor acknowledged Khanna’s immense stardom, noting that out of around 25 films, 20 were superhits. Despite his popularity and talent, Chopra mentioned that there were aspects of Khanna’s behavior that some people didn’t appreciate. He specifically cited Khanna’s habit of arriving late to 9 am shifts, often showing up around 12-12:30 pm.
Prem Chopra recounted that the crew and his co-workers would often criticize Rajesh Khanna in his absence, complaining about how everyone was ready and waiting for him. However, their tone would change completely when Khanna arrived. They would warmly welcome him, asking if they should start after lunch, to which Khanna would typically respond by suggesting they begin immediately.
Meanwhile, Rajesh Khanna’s charm, unique style, and memorable performances in films like ‘Aradhana’, ‘Anand’, ‘Amar Prem’, and ‘Kati Patang’ solidified his legendary status. Khanna’s influence extended beyond cinema, impacting fashion, and popular culture, and even inspiring a generation of actors.
Yes, you read it right! In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, veteran star Prem Chopra spoke about the same and said that Kaka, as he was fondly known, was always late to every shoot but was never called out for it.
Prem Chopra noted how distributors were eager to cast him and Rajesh Khanna together, given their success in films like ‘Daag’, ‘Kati Patang’, and ‘Do Raaste’, which were box office hits.
The senior actor acknowledged Khanna’s immense stardom, noting that out of around 25 films, 20 were superhits. Despite his popularity and talent, Chopra mentioned that there were aspects of Khanna’s behavior that some people didn’t appreciate. He specifically cited Khanna’s habit of arriving late to 9 am shifts, often showing up around 12-12:30 pm.
Prem Chopra recounted that the crew and his co-workers would often criticize Rajesh Khanna in his absence, complaining about how everyone was ready and waiting for him. However, their tone would change completely when Khanna arrived. They would warmly welcome him, asking if they should start after lunch, to which Khanna would typically respond by suggesting they begin immediately.
Meanwhile, Rajesh Khanna’s charm, unique style, and memorable performances in films like ‘Aradhana’, ‘Anand’, ‘Amar Prem’, and ‘Kati Patang’ solidified his legendary status. Khanna’s influence extended beyond cinema, impacting fashion, and popular culture, and even inspiring a generation of actors.
