The Bombay High Court has rejected actress Anita Advani’s request for official recognition of her marriage to the late superstar Rajesh Khanna. This decision upholds the previous ruling of the Dindoshi sessions court, marking the culmination of a prolonged legal dispute between Khanna’s family and Advani following his death in 2012. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh’s bench dismissed the appeal after considering arguments from both sides, with a detailed order pending issuance. Notably, the court also heard representations from Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, and Dimple Kapadia.
Anita Advani claimed a long-term relationship with Rajesh Khanna akin to marriage and alleged being ousted from their prominent residence after the actor’s demise. Rajesh Khanna, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, achieved immense success, winning the All India Talent Contest in 1965 and delivering a remarkable streak of 15 consecutive solo hit films between 1969 and 1971. He garnered three Filmfare Best Actor awards and served as a Member of Parliament from 1992 to 1996 under the Indian National Congress banner.
Khanna tied the knot with actress Dimple Kapadia in 1973, with whom he had two daughters, including actress Twinkle Khanna. His illustrious career spanned over 160 films, predominantly in lead roles, earning him accolades such as the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005 and a posthumous Padma Bhushan in 2013 from the Indian government. Notably, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, married to Twinkle Khanna, is his son-in-law.
