Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Rajesh Khanna's Girlfriend Reveals His Final Days
Rajesh Khanna, a legendary actor, passed away on July 18, 2012, at the age of 69.
His alleged girlfriend, Anita Advani, shared that in his final year, Rajesh's health deteriorated significantly, and he was emotionally prepared for death.
She claimed he 'invited' his own death and would cry all day long.
Anita also revealed that Rajesh wanted his iconic bungalow, Aashirvaad, to be turned into a museum and refused a Rs 150 crore offer to sell it.
Despite his family's visits, Anita felt the burden of his care.
After his death, the bungalow was demolished, which Anita found devastating.
She also mentioned that Rajesh's ex-girlfriend, Anju Mahendroo, would sometimes sit with him.
Rajesh Khanna died on July 18, 2012, at the age of 69.
Anita Advani claimed Rajesh was emotionally prepared for death and 'invited' it.
Rajesh wanted his bungalow Aashirvaad to be preserved as a museum for 100 years.
He refused a Rs 150 crore offer to sell the bungalow.
Anita mentioned that Rajesh's family, including his wife Dimple Kapadia and daughters Twinkle and Rinke, visited him regularly.
- Who
- Rajesh Khanna, Anita Advani, Dimple Kapadia, Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna, Anju Mahendroo
- What
- Anita Advani's revelations about Rajesh Khanna's final days and his wish to preserve his bungalow as a museum
- When
- July 18, 2012 (date of death), 2013 (interview with Rediff)
- Where
- Rajesh Khanna's bungalow Aashirvaad
- Why
- To share insights into Rajesh Khanna's final days and his emotional state, as well as his wish to preserve his bungalow
Anita Advani's Perspective
Family's Perspective
Rajesh Khanna's Emotional State
Anita Advani's Perspective
Anita Advani claimed Rajesh Khanna was emotionally prepared for death and 'invited' it, crying all day long.
Family's Perspective
The family's perspective is not explicitly detailed, but Anita mentioned they visited regularly and were involved in his care.
Preservation of Aashirvaad
Anita Advani's Perspective
Anita Advani emphasized Rajesh Khanna's wish to turn his bungalow into a museum and his refusal to sell it despite a Rs 150 crore offer.
Family's Perspective
The family's perspective on the bungalow's preservation is not explicitly detailed, but Anita mentioned consulting with them on decisions.
- Date of Death
- July 18, 2012
- Age at Death
- 69
- Bungalow Name
- Aashirvaad
- Offer to Sell Bungalow
- Rs 150 crore
- Rajesh Khanna's Wish
- To preserve Aashirvaad as a museum for 100 years
- Family Members
- Wife Dimple Kapadia, daughters Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna
- Ex-Girlfriend
- Anju Mahendroo