‘We used to…', This actor breaks his long-term silence on rumours of getting slapped by Rajesh Khanna, because of Dimple Kapadia, his name is…
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'We used to…', This actor breaks his long-term silence on rumours of getting slapped by Rajesh Khanna, because of Dimple Kapadia, his name is…
'We used to…', This actor breaks his long-term silence on rumours of getting slapped by Rajesh Khanna, because of Dimple Kapadia, his name is…
In a recent candid conversation, renowned veteran actor has opened up on the rumours of earlier getting slapped by superstar Rajesh Khanna.
Veteran actor Raza Murad has recently addressed and dismissed a long-standing rumor involving himself, late superstar Rajesh Khanna, and actress Dimple Kapadia. The speculation suggested that Khanna had slapped Murad upon seeing him with Kapadia at Film City.
What Raza Murad Said About The Incident?
In a candid conversation on the podcast The Filmy Charcha, Murad clarified that such an incident never occurred. He stated, 'Neither I ever went to Film City with Dimple, nor such a situation ever happened, and never have Dimple Kapadia, Rajesh Khanna, and I ever been in the same spot together. We used to shoot separately with Kakaji (Khanna) and Dimple. This baseless rumour didn't have even 1% truth in it. It was a 100% lie.'
Murad further recounted that the rumor originated from an article in a film newspaper called Urvashi, which claimed that he and Kapadia arrived at Film City together, leading to an altercation with Khanna. He emphasized that this narrative was entirely fabricated.
'I Didn't Even Make A Mention To Them'
Reflecting on the impact of such rumors, Murad mentioned encountering the journalist who penned the article at a film party. Despite his anger, he chose not to confront the individual publicly, stating, 'I didn't even make a mention of that to them. I just met them like the way I always did. Because when you're at someone's party, you don't have the right to ruin that.
He further said, 'It was possible I'd have entered into an argument, or even a brawl, with them, since they made such a damaging allegation towards me. But since it was someone else's party, there shouldn't be any bitterness or misbehaviour there. So I remained completely normal.' For the unversed, Murad and Kapadia have collaborated on several films, including Janbaaz (1986), Aag Ka Gola (1989), and Gunaah (1993). Similarly, Murad and Khanna shared screen space in movies like Namak Haraam (1973) and Riyasat (2014).
More About Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia
Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia married in 1973, shortly before the release of her debut film Bobby. They separated in 1984 but remained legally married until Khanna's death in 2012. Kapadia resumed her acting career in the 1980s and continues to be active in the industry. The couple has two daughters, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna, both of whom have pursued careers in the entertainment industry.
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