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- Born
- 1942-12-29
- Died
- 2012-07-18
- Works
- 8
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Acting · Amritsar, Punjab, India
Rajesh Khanna was born on 29-12-1942 in Amritsar in the state of Punjab, India. He was an Indian Film Actor, Film Producer, Television Actor, Singer, Playback Singer & Politician who known for his work in Bollywood industry.
Known for
- Riyasat — Godfather Don Saheb2014
- Jaanleva2011
- Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein — Joginder Singh2010
- Wafaa2008
- Jaana... Let's Fall in Love2006
- Hello? Kaun Hai!2006
- Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa2002
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Rajesh Khanna ( pronounced [ɾɑːd͡ʒeːʃ kʰənnɑː] ; born Jatin Khanna; 29 December 1942 – 18 July 2012) was an Indian actor, film producer and politician who worked in Hindi films. Regarded as one of the greatest and most successful actors in the history of Indian cinema, he is considered the first Superstar of Hindi cinema. His accolades include five Filmfare Awards, and in 2013, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour.
Khanna made his acting debut in 1966 with Aakhri Khat, which was India's first official Academy Awards entry in 1967. In 2005, he was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award on the 50th anniversary of the Filmfare Awards. He was a Member of Parliament in the 10th Lok Sabha from New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency between 1992 and 1996, elected in the 1992 New Delhi by-election as an Indian National Congress candidate.
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1942 births2012 deaths20th-century Indian singersBengal Film Journalists' Association Award winnersFilmfare Awards winnersFilmfare Lifetime Achievement Award winnersFilm producers from Punjab, IndiaHill Grange High School alumniHindi-language playback singersIndia MPs 1991–1996Indian actor-politiciansIndian male film actors