Dimple once reflected on witnessing the superstar’s decline up close, describing it as a deeply distressing experience. She noted how his frustration with his crumbling career affected everyone around him, particularly the painful moments when he anxiously awaited box office figures, only to be met with silence from those who couldn’t bear to deliver the bad news.
The veteran star also lauded Twinkle for her remarkable maturity following her separation from Rajesh Khanna. At a FICCI FLO event, Dimple shared that Twinkle, despite being just seven or eight years old at the time, showed incredible emotional strength. She was more concerned about her mother’s well-being than her own, evolving from a supportive friend into a fiercely protective “monster mother.”
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Rajesh Khanna made a rare public appearance at an event for Twinkle’s film Itihaas, emerging from his period of obscurity. Reflecting on his time away from the spotlight, he shared the advice he had given Twinkle when she entered the film industry. In a nostalgic moment captured by the Lehren Retro YouTube channel, he commented to photographers who were now calling out to Twinkle to smile, noting with a touch of humor, “There was a time when you’d call out to me and ask me to smile; now you’re calling out to her.”
When asked about his rare appearances at such events, Rajesh Khanna explained that he now resides in Delhi, which is why he is less frequently seen. He shared that despite the distance, Twinkle often seeks his advice. He encourages her to carve out her own path, recalling his own journey without any industry connections, and humorously advised her to avoid seeking guidance from her mother to prevent further confusion.
