Rajesh Khanna, a Bollywood legend, is celebrated for his remarkable streak of 17 consecutive hits, earning him the title of the industry’s first major superstar. Famous for films like Aradhana, Amar Prem, and Haathi Mere Saathi, Khanna once described his success as feeling “next to God.” However, his career faced a significant setback with the rise of Amitabh Bachchan and a series of box-office disappointments. This sudden decline led him to make a pivotal decision in his life.
Rajesh Khanna remains a legend in Bollywood for his unprecedented record of 17 consecutive hits, which earned him the title of the industry’s first major superstar. He once described his success as making him feel ‘next to God.’
Rajesh Khanna continues to hold the record of having 17 consecutive hits in Bollywood. The record made him the first biggest superstar of Bollywood. He himself once confessed he felt like he was ‘next to God.’ However, the success did not last for too long. When Rajesh tasted failure, it came crashing in harder than he expected. In an interview alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh admitted that after seven flops, he had breakdown on his rooftop.
