Death Anniversary Of Rajesh Khanna, Here Is A Look Back At Some Of His Iconic Movies

Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna succumbed to cancer on July 18, 2012, leaving the Indian film industry with multiple iconic pieces as films as well as songs. Here is a list of seven movies that concludes Khanna's journey of 46 years in Bollywood.

Marking the 9th death anniversary of the veteran actor, here is a look at his seven iconic movies which is a must-watch for this generation as well.

Haathi Meri Saathi

Animal lovers assemble! Released in 1971, the movie, which might give you jungle book vibes,  is all about an orphaned child's relations with elephants and other wild animals, among whom, Ramu (one of the elephants) was his favourite. Also starred by Tanuja Samarth, the movie is a perfect watch for every Khanna fan out there who is up for an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Anand

Showing Khanna in the lead role and Amitabh Bachchan in the supporting role, The 1971 released film won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Film in 1972 among others. Khanna plays the role of Anand in the movie, who is diagnosed with a rare type of cancer but has very nonchalant and lively behaviour.

Aradhana

Through this 1969 released film, Sharmila Tagore won her only Filmfare Award for the best female actor. The film was a commercial success in India as well as the Soviet Union.

From exposing societal evils against widowed women to taboos around sex before marriage, the film was far ahead of its time and a must-watch for this generation.

Red Rose

The Poonam Dhillon starring movie casts Khanna in a negative role, a psychotic killer, while he was majorly known for his protagonist roles. The 1980 released film is a crime thriller that went out of its way, given the time it was released in.

Kati Patang

Another 1971 released hit movie of Khanna, this movie is all about a typical Bollywood romance drama you might crave if you are someone from the 90s. Khanna was critically acclaimed for his performance in his role as Kamal. Starred by Asha Parekh, the movie shows, friendship, motherhood, societal expectations from women.

Amar Prem

Released in 1972, the Sharmila Tagore starrer deals with the much-tabooed theme of prostitution. The storyline narrates an unconventional love story between a businessman and a sex worker.

Sauten

This 1983 released film, which gave us the valuable Shayad Meri Shadi ka Khayal song, is a light mood family drama that shows Tina Munim in the role of Rukmini, a woman who denied to be the mother of Shyam's (Khanna) child. Later, Khanna finds love in another woman.