Anandji Recalls Rajesh Khanna’s Stardom, Drinking and Tantrums

Rajesh Khanna became one of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars.

Composer Anandji Virji Shah said Khanna was humble when they first knew each other.

The Kalyanji-Anandji duo helped promote him and recommended him for films.

Anandji said Khanna changed after becoming very famous.

He alleged that Khanna drank heavily and sometimes caused problems while making films.

In one example, Khanna reportedly refused to perform a song after recording it.

Anandji said he warned Khanna that fame would not last forever.

He later met Khanna after the actor’s career had declined.

Anandji compared him with Amitabh Bachchan, whom he said stayed respectful and grounded.