Why was there bitterness between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan? – Life & Style

Famous Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna is said to have a rivalry with Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh used to insult Bachchan behind his back, ignore him on set.

Because of this, Jaya Bachchan, who was angry with him, had predicted that one day he would fall victim and Amitabh Bachchan would reach the heights of fame. Time proved this prediction correct.

Which superstar sleeps at five in the morning and wakes up at nine in the morning, eats one meal?

The story of one of Bollywood’s hottest stars, Rajesh Khanna, is a reminder of the fleeting nature of fame. Khanna, who ruled the sixties and seventies with unforgettable hits, was regarded as the biggest film star of his time. However, as the years went by, the tide of the film industry also began to change.

His films started flopping gradually. But when his films started flopping, he refused to make adjustments. Unlike rising star Amitabh Bachchan, who grabbed audiences’ attention with tough, socially relevant dramas, Khanna stuck to this formula. Actions that once brought them success. This disinterest in advancement and the inevitable pressures of stardom ushered in a period of decline that was as dramatic as his rise.

In an old interview, the late film journalist Ali Peter John recalled his many interactions with Khanna.

Ali Pirat Jan gave a glimpse of this difficult time. He also believed that after Khanna’s marriage to Dimple Kapadia, his career began to decline. Despite this, Khanna neither reduced his salary nor changed his attitude.

Khanna’s enmity with Amitabh Bachchan, the new face of Bollywood, added to his woes. Khanna’s anxiety can be gauged from the fact that he forbade Amitabh Bachchan’s then partner Jaya Bachchan from being associated with Amitabh Bachchan. He said while remembering.

Khanna’s refusal to acknowledge the changing times and the new emerging talent Abitabh Bachchan contributed to the rapid decline of his career. He also turned down several good and big offers on this occasion which could have boosted his sinking career. Khanna was offered Rs 3.5 crore to participate in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’.