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When Yash Chopra Gave the Boot to a Diva Superstar Over His Cosmic Mood Swings!

Ah, Bollywood! The land where stars shine so brightly, they sometimes forget there’s a world beyond their own glamour. Today, let’s dive into a story straight from the heart of tinsel town drama, featuring none other than the original superstar himself, Rajesh Khanna, and the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. Fasten your seatbelts, dosto, because this one is a rollercoaster of glitter and tantrums!

Bollywood’s very first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, was a name that echoed through cinema halls with blockbusters like Aradhana, Do Raaste, and the beloved Haathi Mere Saathi. But hold on to your popcorn, because the juicy bit here is why Yash Chopra, the genius behind many a cinematic masterpiece, decided to keep a safe distance from the superstar’s orbit.

Khanna’s journey in Bollywood began back in 1966, where he quickly climbed the ladder of success, working alongside icons like Sharmila Tagore and Mumtaz. By 1969, he had teamed up with Yash Chopra for the mystery thriller Ittefaq, and later for Daag: A Poem of Love in 1973. You’d think that would be the start of a beautiful partnership, right? Alas, it was their swan song.

Why, you ask? Well, according to the biography Rajesh Khanna: The Untold Story of India’s First Superstar, Yash ji had had enough of Khanna’s "superstar tantrums." Picture this: producers being summoned to late-night soirees at Khanna’s abode, expected to nurse their drinks until the star decided it was bedtime. Not to mention playing chauffeur, escorting him to and from the airport for shoots in Madras. Talk about a full-service gig! Yash Chopra, ever the dignified gent, simply couldn’t keep pace with such demands on the regular.

Adding a little more masala to the mix, grapevine whispers suggested that Khanna’s feathers were further ruffled when Chopra began collaborating with the emerging megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Films like Silsila and Kabhi Kabhie only added fuel to the fire, making any potential reunion a distant dream.

Kiran’s Gyan: In Bollywood, dear dosto, stars may rise and fall, but the tantrums are forever! Perhaps it’s best to keep your producers happy—or at least well-rested. 😉

Tags: Bollywood, Rajesh Khanna, Yash Chopra, Superstar Tantrums, Hindi Cinema Drama

Khabree Kiran

Kiran Gupta, popularly known as Khabree Kiran, is a renowned Bollywood entertainment news editor with a track record of delivering exclusive scoops and in-depth coverage of the Hindi film industry. With a vast network of industry contacts and a keen eye for newsworthy stories, Kiran brings readers the most talked-about news, interviews, and insights from the world of Bollywood.

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