Veteran actress Asha Parekh appeared on the music reality show Indian Idol, where she reminisced about working with the late superstar Rajesh Khanna. She described Rajesh Khanna as an introvert during their early days of collaboration. Parekh shared an anecdote from the time they worked together on a film.
The iconic song “Aaja Piya Tohe Pyaar Doon” from the 1967 film ‘Baharon Ke Sapne’ was the focus of the episode. Directed and produced by Nasir Hussain, the movie featured Asha Parekh and Rajesh Khanna in lead roles. The timeless classic, sung by Lata Mangeshkar and composed by R.D. Burman, remains celebrated even after 59 years.
Asha Parekh revealed that Rajesh Khanna was reserved and shy when they first started working together. As they collaborated on more films, their friendship grew, and they would often chat on set. The enduring bond between Parekh and Khanna was marked by shared experiences and conversations about their joys and sorrows.
