When Rajesh Khanna slapped co-star Sanjeev Kumar

Rajesh Khanna, India's inaugural superstar, dominated Hindi cinema and the Indian film industry from 1969 to 1974, enjoying unparalleled fame. His enduring popularity keeps his life and career topics of discussion, with some stories being less pleasant, such as his rivalry with actor Sanjeev Kumar, culminating in Rajesh Khanna slapping him. The feud stemmed from a misunderstanding with his ex-girlfriend Anju Manhendru, exacerbated by tabloid speculation about her alleged affair with Sanjeev Kumar. This caused turmoil, especially as Anju's mother considered Sanjeev Kumar a brother. Years later, in a film co-starring Sanjeev Kumar, a scene required Rajesh Khanna to slap him. Holding onto his grudge, Rajesh Khanna chose to deliver a real slap rather than a fake one. Anju Mahendru and Rajesh Khanna reconciled in 1988 and remained friends until his passing. Rajesh Khanna married actress Dimple Kapadia in March 1973, just before her debut film 'Bobby.' Despite their 1982 separation, they never finalized their divorce, sharing two daughters: Twinkle and Rinke.