Mumbai, Dec 29 || On Rajesh Khanna’s 83rd birth anniversary on Monday, veteran actor Jackie Shroff paid a heartfelt tribute to the late star by dedicating the iconic number “Chala Jata Hoon” from the 1972 classic “Mere Jeevan Saathi”.
Jackie took to his Instagram stories, where he shared a string of images of the actor, who was considered the first Superstar of Hindi cinema. The video had the song “Chala Jata Hoon” from the 1972 classic “Mere Jeevan Saathi” playing in the background.
For the caption, Jackie wrote: “Always in our hearts… Remembering Rajesh Khanna ji on his birth anniversary.”
Rajesh Khanna made his acting debut in 1966 with Aakhri Khat, which was India's first official Academy Awards entry in 1967. He was also known as "RK," "Shehzada," "King of Romance," and "Pasha of Passion".
Some of his iconic films include names such as Aradhana, Anand, Amar Prem, Kati Patang, Haathi Mere Saathi, Safar, Do Raaste, and Sachaa Jhutha. He created a tizzy with his romantic roles, expressive eyes, and a record 17 consecutive hits in the late 1960s-early1970s.