Rajesh Khanna, the Mega star of the 70's, debuted in 1966 with Aakhri Khat and it was Aradhana and Do Raaste in late 1969 that made Rajesh Khanna a phenomenon, and he saw stardom that no other actor had seen before or has seen since.
After Aradhana and Do Raaste he had many blockbusters in his career like Sachcha Jhuta (1970), Haathi Mera Saathi (1971), Dushman (1972), Apna Desh (1972), and Avtar (1983), amongst others.
Rajesh Khanna also combined with actress Mumtaz to give the film industry one of the most popular heroines in Hindi cinema.
Rajesh Khanna delivered 14 hits out of 15 films from 1969 Oct to June 1971. It was an extraordinary run because it is unlikely that 14 hits like this will be given by anybody in a span of 21 months again. It could happen again, but not in a short 21-month span. It can also be said that it is easier for big stars to give big hits today as it has a lot to do with initials, while 40 years ago a film had to run for 25 weeks in around 8–10 centers to be a big hit so the initial factor was less.
The Rajesh Khanna run was ended by a film called Mehboob Ki Mehndi which was his most expensive film till that date.
Rajesh Khanna was the biggest box office force from 1969 to 1971, and he ruled the industry from 1969 to 1974 for almost 6 years. He saw a major bad phase after 1974.
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6 |
Doli |
10-Oct-69 |
1,25,00,000 |
Hit |
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7 |
Ittefaq |
10-Oct-69 |
1,15,00,000 |
Hit |
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8 |
Aradhana |
07-Nov-69 |
3,75,00,000 |
SUPER BLOCKBUSTER |
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9 |
Do Raaste |
05-Dec-69 |
3,85,00,000 |
SUPER BLOCKBUSTER ¤ |
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10 |
Bandhan |
26-Dec-69 |
1,80,00,000 |
Super Hit |
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11 |
The Train |
10-Apr-70 |
1,35,00,000 |
Hit |
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12 |
Saccha Jhutha |
01-May-70 |
2,85,00,000 |
BLOCKBUSTER |
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13 |
Safar |
01-Oct-70 |
1,60,00,000 |
Hit |
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14 |
Aan Milo Sajna |
24-Dec-70 |
2,60,00,000 |
BLOCKBUSTER |
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15 |
Kati Patangg |
29-Jan-71 |
2,10,00,000 |
Super Hit |
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16 |
Mehboob Ki Mehendi |
19-Feb-71 |
90,00,000 |
Flop |
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17 |
Anand |
12-Mar-71 |
1,75,00,000 |
Hit |
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18 |
Andaz |
30-Apr-71 |
2,25,00,000 |
Super Hit |
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19 |
Haathi Mere Saathi |
28-May-71 |
4,00,00,000 |
SUPER BLOCKBUSTER |
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20 |
Maryada |
28-May-71 |
2,50,00,000 |
Super Hit |
Rajesh Khanna releases mentioned by you are incorrect.The confirmed release order was
ReplyDelete1966 Aakhri Khat
1967 Raaz,Aurat Baharon Ke Sapne
1969 Itefaq Aradhana Do Raaste
1970 Doli Bandhan Khamoshi The Train Sacha Jhutha Safar
1971 Aan Milo Sajna Kati Patang Mehboob Ki Mehndi Anand Haathi Mere Sathi Andaz Maryada Choti Bahu Badnam Farishte
1972 Dushman Amar Prem Apna Desh Dil Daulat Duniya Bawarchi Shehzada Joru Ka Ghulam Mere Jeevan Sathi Maalik
1973 Raja Rani Daag Anurag Namak Haram
1974 Humshakal Aap Ki Kasam Prem Nagar Avishkar Ajnabee Roti Aaina
1975 Prem Kahani Aakraman
1976 Mehbooba
Rajesh Khanna remained the no.1 star until 1972 because of Dushman,Amar Prem and Apna Desh.Was no.2 in 1973-74 and no.3 in 1975.
ReplyDeleteThere are 15 clean hits in the entire phrase from 1969 to 1972,but no consecutive hits.
1969 Aradhana Do Raaste
1970 Bandhan The Train Sacha Jhutha Safar
1971 Aan Milo Sajna Kati Patang Anand Andaz Haathi Mere Sathi Maryada
1972 Dushman Amar Prem Apna Desh
Where is Mehboob ki mehandi, this movie was also one of the in 15 consecutive hit films?
ReplyDeleteOffcourse !!! Mehboob ki mehndi is an excellent movie.
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One of my Favourite movie ...
Kaka was God & remains the only god in the truest sense of the word this film industry has ever had he had devotees & not fans
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