Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Rajesh Khanna's Divorce Battle and Anita Advani's Legal Struggle
Rajesh Khanna, a famous actor, married Dimple Kapadia when she was very young.
They had two daughters but separated in 1982.
Khanna wanted a divorce but was refused.
He later had a relationship with Anita Advani, who claims they were like married but not legally.
The court said their relationship was not a legal marriage.
Anita says Khanna asked for divorce many times but was not allowed.
She feels the law is unfair because Khanna was left alone and had no legal rights in his relationship with her.
Rajesh Khanna married Dimple Kapadia in 1973 and separated in 1982 but never divorced.
Anita Advani claims Khanna asked for divorce 10 times but was refused.
Khanna and Advani had a live-in relationship for over a decade.
The Bombay High Court dismissed Advani's appeal for recognizing their relationship as a valid marriage.
Advani alleges Khanna was betrayed by friends and industry colleagues, leading to his distrust in people.
- Who
- Rajesh Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, Anita Advani
- What
- Legal battle over divorce and relationship recognition
- When
- Marriage in 1973, separation in 1982, court decision on April 1, 2026
- Where
- Bombay High Court, India
- Why
- Rajesh Khanna sought divorce from Dimple Kapadia and wanted legal recognition of his relationship with Anita Advani.
Anita Advani's Perspective
Legal and Family Perspective
Divorce Attempts
Anita Advani's Perspective
Anita Advani claims Rajesh Khanna asked for divorce 10 times but was refused by Dimple Kapadia.
Legal and Family Perspective
Dimple Kapadia and legal authorities did not grant the divorce, maintaining the legal marriage.
Relationship Recognition
Anita Advani's Perspective
Anita Advani argues that her relationship with Rajesh Khanna should be recognized as a 'relationship in the nature of marriage.'
Legal and Family Perspective
The Bombay High Court dismissed her appeal, stating the relationship did not meet the legal requirements of a valid marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act.
- Marriage Date
- 1973
- Separation Date
- 1982
- Rajesh Khanna's Death
- 2012
- Court Decision Date
- April 1, 2026
- Children
- Twinkle and Rinke Khanna