Former Actress Anita Advani Breaks Silence on 12-Year Relationship with Rajesh Khanna
Anita Advani, the former Indian actress celebrated for her roles in iconic films like 'Rocky' and 'Karz,' has recently provided unprecedented insights into her lengthy relationship with the legendary actor Rajesh Khanna. The couple remained together for nearly twelve years until Khanna's tragic passing in 2012. In a candid interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, Advani delved into multiple aspects of their life together, including the controversial will left by the superstar and the distressing treatment she received from his family following his demise.
The Disputed Will and Fight for Dignity
During the revealing conversation, Anita Advani disclosed that Rajesh Khanna had prepared a will before his death, but she was never shown its contents. She expressed her ongoing legal battle to secure her rights, emphasizing her desire to maintain a dignified lifestyle. "I want to live the way I have lived. That bungalow cannot come back, but I still wish to live a dignified life now," Advani stated. She confirmed that she has never actually seen the will but was aware that it contained substantial provisions for numerous individuals.
When questioned about whether her fight was motivated by financial security or monetary claims against Khanna's family, Advani firmly denied such intentions. "It's not money. It's also my respect. More than anything else, and also the way I want to be, the way I was. I have a right to do that," she asserted, highlighting her pursuit of personal dignity over material gains.
Brief Mention of Tina Munim Relationship
The interview also touched upon Rajesh Khanna's well-known relationship with actress Tina Munim. Advani revealed that Khanna had spoken positively about his time with Munim but never provided detailed explanations about their breakup or the specific circumstances that led to the end of their romance. This brief acknowledgment adds another layer to the complex personal history of the late superstar.
Shocking Sabotage of Her Book
In a particularly distressing revelation, Anita Advani detailed how a book she authored about her life and relationship with Rajesh Khanna was deliberately sabotaged. She had self-published the work through a major publishing house, intending to release it on Khanna's birthday as a tribute. However, the launch was marred by significant alterations and disrespectful changes.
Advani explained that promotional materials falsely labeled her book as fictitious, and the content underwent unauthorized modifications. "Proper posters had been made for the book and sent to the publishers, after which I tried to question them, but nobody picked up my call," she recounted. Most shockingly, Rajesh Khanna's name was incorrectly changed to 'Rakesh Khanna' in the materials, which Advani found deeply disrespectful to his memory.
When she confronted the publishers, they blamed an intern, claiming the content had been processed through ChatGPT. "They said that it was the intern's fault and that the content was run through ChatGPT," Advani revealed. She questioned their rationale for making such changes without consent. Although she pursued legal action initially, time constraints prevented her from continuing the case.
Background on Rajesh Khanna's Marriage
It is worth noting that Rajesh Khanna had a tumultuous marriage with actress Dimple Kapadia. The couple married abruptly, faced significant marital challenges, and eventually separated. Despite remaining legally married for an extended period, Khanna spent his final years with Anita Advani until his death in 2012, adding context to Advani's current claims and experiences.
Anita Advani's revelations provide a rare glimpse into the private life of one of Bollywood's most iconic figures and highlight the ongoing personal and legal challenges she faces in preserving her dignity and legacy.
