Rajesh Khanna wanted to enter ‘Bigg Boss’, the reason was surprised girlfriend, said, ‘You will have to ask for utensils …’

Last updated:March 13, 2025, 18:13 IST

Rajesh Khanna Interesting Facts: Rajesh Khanna made his last letter debut and gained popularity with ‘Anand’ and ‘Aradhana’. When he was on his career downfall, he expressed his desire to join ‘Bigg Boss’, but those …Read more

Rajesh Khanna was getting 3.5 crores for an episode. (Instagram@rajesh_khanna_firesurstar02)

New Delhi: Rajesh Khanna was the first Bollywood superstar. He made his debut with the 1966 film ‘Aakhri Khat’. Movies like ‘Anand’ and ‘Aradhana’ made their acting iron, but in the last stop of life, their stardom decreased. People had many negative things about them. When he got a chance to join ‘Bigg Boss’, he refused at first, but finally got ready.

Anita Advani, girlfriend of the late superstar, told in an interview that she was surprised when Rajesh Khanna expressed her desire to join ‘Bigg Boss’. Anita said, ‘They were giving them a thick amount. They also went to Delhi to convince them and they were wondering whether to go or not. One night he said- I think if I went to Bigg Boss, I will become a better person. I said- what? I was very surprised. That and Bigg Boss? ‘

Rajesh Khanna wanted to improve his image.

Girlfriend prevented the show from going to the show
Anita Advani again prevented Kaka from going to ‘Bigg Boss’. She said, ‘You have such aura and personality, I don’t think you will fit in it.’ Anita again told her about the show that the contestants also have to do household chores which she did not do in her whole life. She again said, ‘There are utensils there. Perhaps, you do not have to do this.

Anita Advani became part of the show after Rajesh Khanna’s death
Anita further said to Rajesh Khanna, ‘Food is not available properly there.’ On this, Rajesh Khanna said, ‘Are you refugee?’ Anita became a part of the show after Rajesh Khanna’s death. ‘Indian Express’ quoted Rediff’s article as saying that Journalist Ali Peter had claimed that the makers of Bigg Boss had contacted him, so that Rajesh Khanna’s entry in the reality show could be confirmed. The makers of ‘Bigg Boss’ wanted to give Rs 3.5 crore to an episode to Rajesh Khanna, but when the superstars were ready to be a part of the show, the channel had moved forward.