Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna virtually missed his probability to star in probably the most common Hindi actuality reveals, Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan. This is why he later regretted not taking the supply.
If anybody instructed you that veteran actor Rajesh Khanna was requested to participate in Salman Khan’s common actuality present Bigg Boss, would you imagine it? In a candid chat from 2012 Ali Peter John, a journalist and a pricey buddy of the beloved late actor, revealed tidbits about Rajesh’s dialog with Bigg Boss’s workforce in an interview with Rediff. Nonetheless, the ultimate name got here from the channel, deciding ultimately to not deliver him on board.
Rajesh Khanna Regretted Not Showing on Bigg Boss Regardless of Enormous Paycheck
Ali speaking to the media portal revealed, “As soon as, the makers of Bigg Boss referred to as me to repair a gathering with him; they needed him within the Bigg Boss home. However he mentioned, “Nahin, nahin, Rajesh Khanna aise present thodi karega (Rajesh Khanna gained’t work in such reveals).” I attempted to persuade him, however he mentioned no. Colours TV folks instructed me they had been keen to pay him Rs 3.5 crore for each episode he appeared in, however he mentioned no (sic).”
He additional added, “A number of days later, he referred to as me and mentioned he needed to do the present, however by then Colours had misplaced curiosity. I met him two-and-a-half months earlier than his dying and requested what had occurred. He instructed me, “Agar Ghalib daaru peekar mar sakta hain, toh principal kyon nahin? (If the legendary poet Ghalib may die of extreme consuming, why can’t I?).”
Through the 2012 dialog Rajesh Khanna’s shut pal, Ali, shared some fascinating particulars. He provides us a glimpse into Rajesh’s eager monetary acumen that enabled him to amass a considerable funding portfolio, regardless of his low engagement within the movie trade. Ali fondly recalled how Rajesh lived life king-size, turning his house into a powerful dwelling straight out of a fairytale. What’s extra, he mentioned Rajesh’s daughters – Twinkle and Rinke, are toying with the concept of reworking their father’s grand house right into a memorial museum to honour him.
Rajesh, whose life spanned from December 1942 to July 2012, is hailed for his vibrant tapestry of Indian cinema. In acknowledgement of his contributions, he was bestowed with the distinguished Padma Bhushan in 2013, India’s revered third-highest civilian award. His illustrious profession noticed a sequence of hit movies like ‘Do Raaste’, ‘Bandhan’ in 1969, ‘Sachaa Jhutha’ in 1970, ‘Dushmun’ in 1971, ‘Apna Desh’ in 1972, and ‘Roti’, ‘Aap Ki Kasam’, and ‘Prem Kahani’ in the course of the mid-70s. These titles are only some amongst many others that mark his legacy.