Rajesh Khanna, India's inaugural superstar, dominated Hindi cinema and the Indian film industry from 1969 to 1974, enjoying unparalleled fame. His enduring popularity keeps his life and career topics of discussion, with some stories being less pleasant, such as his rivalry with actor Sanjeev Kumar, culminating in Rajesh Khanna slapping him. The feud stemmed from a misunderstanding with his ex-girlfriend Anju Manhendru, exacerbated by tabloid speculation about her alleged affair with Sanjeev Kuma