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Akshay Kumar: From Fanboy to Family with Rajesh Khanna
13 Sep
Summary
- Akshay Kumar once sought work from Rajesh Khanna with his photos.
- He later married Rajesh Khanna's daughter, Twinkle Khanna, in 2001.
- Kumar learned from Khanna what 'not to do' in his career.
Akshay Kumar's Bollywood career features a surprising link to superstar Rajesh Khanna. Kumar previously visited Khanna's office, presenting his photographs in hopes of securing a film role. He never anticipated marrying Khanna's daughter, Twinkle.
The aspiring actor later fell in love with Twinkle Khanna and married her in 2001. This union created a remarkable personal connection for Kumar, transforming his professional pursuit into a familial one.
Kumar has reflected on lessons learned from his father-in-law. He stated he learned from Khanna "what not to do," gaining insights from the superstar's own career journey and mistakes.
As a child, Kumar recalled passing Rajesh Khanna's home, Aashirwad, in Mumbai, a site of fan gatherings. Years later, his life brought him into the same family as the iconic star.
Rajesh Khanna passed away on July 18, 2012, at age 69 in Mumbai, after battling cancer. Akshay Kumar continues to be a prominent figure in Hindi cinema.
