When Sharmila Tagore Was Relieved About Doing Fewer Films With Rajesh Khanna: “We Could Never Finish In Time”

Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore were known for their intense chemistry, and the duo made some of the biggest hits back in the day. They have worked together in multiple movies, and they are still engraved in people’s memories. Khanna was a superstar, and his status reflected in his workspace. His pressure wasn’t limited to acting alone—his fan following, particularly among women, was overwhelming. Many went to extreme lengths: writing him letters in blood, marrying his photographs, and mobbing him at public appearances. Sharmila once revealed she was relieved when she stopped working with him.

Kaka was the first superstar in the Hindi film industry to have consecutive hits. Tagore and Khanna’s films were not only financial successes but are still famous for their dialogue. Some of the notable movies include Aradhana, Amar Prem, Daag, Rajnigandha, and Safar. Kaka’s romantic allure and Sharmila’s graceful presence created a magical on-screen chemistry.

Years after the death of Rajesh Khanna in 2022, in the audiobook, Rajesh Khanna: Ek Tanha Sitara [via News 18], Sharmila Tagore shared her experience of working with the Superstar. It was on the tenth anniversary of the actor’s death and was released on Audible. Tagore was punctual about her shifts as she wanted to spend time with her family. However, coming on time was not possible for the late actor.