When you talk about Bollywood’s golden era, one name echoes louder than most—Rajesh Khanna, fondly called Kaka. He wasn’t just a superstar—he was India’s first cinematic phenomenon. His charisma, screen presence, and fan following were unmatched. But beyond the stardom, there was a man known for two things: his extraordinary generosity and his infamous unpunctuality.
He Gifted Bungalows and Cars Like ChocolatesVeteran actor Raza Murad, who closely observed Khanna’s lifestyle, revealed that Kaka had a heart as large as his fame. “He used to throw lavish parties almost every night,” said Raza. “He would serve meals till 5 in the morning and then sleep at 6. He even gifted cars and bungalows to his friends without a second thought.”
Khanna’s home was a hub of Bollywood’s social life—where friends arrived at will but left only when Kaka permitted. His generosity wasn't a rumor; it was legend.
The Habit That Tarnished His ImageDespite his larger-than-life persona, Rajesh Khanna was notorious for never arriving on time at film sets. His chronic lateness became so predictable that people adapted to it. When asked about this, Raza Murad laughed and said, “You had to go mentally prepared that he would not come on time.”
Filmmakers, co-stars, and even producers knew they’d have to accommodate his schedule around his late afternoons and party-filled nights.
A Star Like No OtherRajesh Khanna passed away in July 2012, but his legacy still casts a shadow over Bollywood. He wasn’t just the first superstar—he was the template of stardom itself. An actor whose flaws made him human, and whose generosity made him unforgettable.
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