Anita Advani, who was once closely associated with Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, has revealed in a recent interview that she was secretly married to him. She said that their marriage took place quietly at their home and was never made public.
Anita Advani Reveals Secret Rajesh Khanna Marriage
Rajesh Khanna, also known as “Kaka” by fans, married actor Dimple Kapadia in 1973, just before her debut film Bobby released. The two separated in 1982 but never divorced. Their relationship and family life were widely reported in the media, while Rajesh Khanna’s bond with Anita Advani remained mostly hidden.
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In her interview, Anita Advani explained that people in the film industry usually avoid openly talking about personal relationships. She said, “We were already known to be together, so we never felt the need to make our marriage public.”
Recalling the private ceremony, Anita shared that Rajesh Khanna had a small temple at home where he made her wear a specially made mangalsutra, gave her gold and black bangles, and applied sindoor on her forehead. He told her, “From today, you are my responsibility.” According to Anita, this was their wedding ritual, which took place one night in a very personal way.
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She also mentioned that she had known Rajesh Khanna much before he married Dimple Kapadia, but at that time she was too young to wed him. Later, they lived together in a live-in relationship for almost eight years until the superstar’s death in 2012.
Anita further alleged that Rajesh Khanna’s family did not accept her and even prevented her from attending his funeral. She claimed bouncers were placed outside to stop her from entering. Rajesh Khanna passed away in July 2012 after being diagnosed with cancer. He and Dimple had two daughters together Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna.
Anita Advani started her acting career in the late 1970s and appeared in films like Shalimar, Daasi, Chorni, and Saazish. She was also seen on the reality show Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. Her revelation about secretly marrying Rajesh Khanna has now reopened discussions about the late superstar’s personal life, showing a lesser-known side of the legend who ruled Indian cinema in the 1970s and 1980s.
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