When Rajesh Khanna admitted envy of Amitabh Bachchan's action films: reflected on Bollywood's shift, acknowledged complex rivalry
is known as India's first superstar and is still remembered as a legend in Hindi cinema. His rise to fame was amazing, and fans loved him deeply. People would gather in large numbers to see him, his car was covered with lipstick marks, and many homes had his pictures.
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But like all fame, his popularity didn't last forever. When
came on the scene as the 'Angry Young Man,' he became more popular, replacing
's romantic image. Rajesh's fame was quick and bright, but Amitabh's success lasted much longer and continues even today. In an old interview, Rajesh admitted he felt jealous of Amitabh's lasting success.
Rajesh Khanna Reflects on Amitabh Bachchan's Rise
According to an interview with Indian Express, Khanna reflected on Bachchan's remarkable rise in the film industry, saying, 'Amitabh started working with me in
and now he has reached such great heights of fame.
I not only congratulate him but also only wish the best for him. Always happy to see him grow. I envy him that he started with us and has come a long way. It's a matter of great pride for me and everyone in the industry.'
A Shift in Bollywood Cinema: From Romance to Action
At the same time, Rajesh subtly pointed out the change in cinematic trends during Amitabh's era, particularly the move toward action-packed films. Speaking about his own career, he said, 'I always acted as a romantic hero.
Never did action, nor did I have any ambition to do action films. Always did films which were high on emotions. Did romance, did comedy, did family. And to be honest, what's greater emotion than romance? What a greater emotion than love? So I'm happy that I took that path.
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Insights from
on the Rivalry
The famous rivalry between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan is still talked about a lot by fans and movie experts. Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who worked with both stars and speaks openly, has shared her thoughts on their relationship. She said Amitabh worked very hard and becoming a superstar changed how he acted. She also said Rajesh could be a bit proud sometimes, but that was because he was loved by so many people—something very few actors have experienced.
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