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Rajesh Khanna's Aashirwad: From Lucky Bungalow to Financial Troubles
Rajesh Khanna bought a bungalow named Dimple from Rajendra Kumar in the late 1960s.
He renamed it Aashirwad, and it became a symbol of his success.
However, after his career declined, he faced financial troubles.
Salman Khan tried to buy the bungalow to help Khanna, but Khanna was upset by the offer.
The bungalow holds significant sentimental value for Khanna and his fans.
Rajesh Khanna bought the bungalow Dimple from Rajendra Kumar in the late 1960s and renamed it Aashirwad.
Aashirwad became a symbol of Khanna's success and stardom in Bollywood.
Khanna faced financial troubles later in life, including a tax notice of Rs 1.5 crore.
Salman Khan offered to buy Aashirwad, clear Khanna's tax dues, and act in a film for free.
Khanna was upset by the offer, considering it a betrayal.
- Who
- Rajesh Khanna, Rajendra Kumar, Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Rumi Jaffery
- What
- The sale and sentimental value of Rajesh Khanna's bungalow Aashirwad
- Where
- Carter Road, Mumbai
- When
- Late 1960s to 2022
- Why
- Financial troubles and sentimental attachment to the bungalow
Rajesh Khanna's Sentimental Attachment
Salman Khan's Business Proposal
Sentimental Value
Rajesh Khanna's Sentimental Attachment
Rajesh Khanna considered Aashirwad a symbol of his success and legacy, wanting it to become a museum after his death.
Salman Khan's Business Proposal
Salman Khan saw Aashirwad as a valuable property, offering to clear Khanna's tax dues and act in a film for free.
Key facts
- Original Owner
- Rajendra Kumar
- Original Name
- Dimple
- Purchase Price by Rajesh Khanna
- Rs 3.5 lakh
- Renamed by Rajesh Khanna
- Aashirwad
- Reported Tax Dues
- Rs 1.5 crore
- Salman Khan's Offer
- Clear tax dues and act in a film for free
Quotes
Rumi Jaffery
Writer who relayed Sohail Khan’s proposal
“"When Khanna finally spoke, he asked how I could even think of suggesting such a thing and accused me of stabbing him in the back. Kakaji said, ‘I consider you a son‑in‑law aur tu mera ghar bikwana chahta hai… Sadak par lana chahta hai!’"”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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