Rajesh Khanna was a superstar in the 60-70s. He gave back to back 15 solo superhit films. Rajesh Khanna is called the first superstar of Bollywood. The stardom and love Rajesh Khanna did not get any other actor.
Many people say that this stardom had climbed on their heads. They often started late on the set. Used to reach the evening shooting in the morning and often disappear for several days. Rajesh Khanna had also increased his fees and all the reasons were that later Rajesh Khanna’s downfall started.
Dispute of Rajesh Khanna and Mahmood
Senior journalist and writer Rashid Kidwai mentions this story in his book ‘Leader Actor: Bollywood Star Power in Indian Politics’. He said that from the director to the entire unit, the entire unit was disturbed by Kaka’s fingernails.
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But Rajesh Khanna was a superstar, because of this he came on time or not, there was no shortage of filmmakers with him. His stardom used to play films and producers benefited. This was the reason that directors and producers used to tolerate his late arrival.
Slap on the set of the people of the public
When Mahmood signed Rajesh Khanna in his film ‘Janata Ka Havaldar’, his stardom was starting to decrease slightly. But forced by habit, Rajesh Khanna always used to be late on the set of the film. The morning shooting used to come after noon.
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Mahmood was also the producer of this film. Initially, he ignited, but when the process of late, Mahmood interrupted Rajesh Khanna.
Rajesh Khanna did not like this thing at all and gave such a reply that Mahmood lost his temper. He slapped Rajesh Khanna in anger.
Mahmud said:
“You will be a superstar at your home, but here I have paid you money and you are a paid actor.”
Rajesh Khanna was stunned by this slap and did not respond.
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‘People of the public’ did this complete
Later Rajesh Khanna and Mahmud’s relationship became normal and they also completed the film.
‘Janata Ka Havaldar’ was released on 27 April 1979 and now the film has completed 46 years. At that time, this film was very much discussed due to the slap scandal. It was mentioned in every newspaper and film magazines.
Public Havildar: Stars associated with film
In this film, Rajesh Khanna was accompanied by veteran actors like Yogita Bali, Hema Malini, Ashok Kumar, Lalita Pawar, Shubha Khote, Leela Chitnis, Kanhaiya Lal. The film was composed by Rajesh Roshan and directed by Mahmood himself.
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Rajesh Khanna’s fees
Rashid Kidwai, quoting journalist Peter John, wrote in his book that Rajesh Khanna had increased his fees manifold after becoming a superstar. At that time, he used to take 10 lakh rupees of a film. Even big names like Devanand, Dilip Kumar could not imagine such a fee at that time. It is written in the book: “In a way, success was raised by Rajesh Khanna’s head.”
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