When Akshay Kumar went to Rajesh Khanna’s office seeking work: ‘Woh bolte they theek hai baad mein aana abhi film bana raha hun’ |

Akshay Kumar‘s journey in Bollywood has included an unexpected connection with one of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars, Rajesh Khanna. Before becoming his son-in-law, Akshay Kumar had approached the veteran actor while looking for work.In an old interview with Filmy New, Akshay Kumar remembered a time when he would visit Rajesh Khanna’s office with his photographs. He hoped the superstar might consider him for a film. At that stage, marriage into the Khanna family was something he could never have imagined. “There are so many things that have happened in my life that I never thought off. Meine zindagi mein nahi socha tha ki mein Rajesh Khanna ki beti se shaadi karunga. Kabhi bhi nahi socha tha (I never imagined that I would marry Rajesh Khanna’s daughter). Mein unke office mein jaya karta tha apni photo le ke ki mujhe koi kaam de do. Woh bolte they theek hai baad mein aana abhi film bana raha hun (I used to go to his office with my photograph, asking for work. He used to tell me to come later).”

He eventually became Rajesh Khanna’s son-in-law

Akshay Kumar’s professional pursuit of Rajesh Khanna eventually gained a remarkable personal connection. He later fell in love with Twinkle Khanna, the superstar’s daughter. The couple got married in 2001 and went on to build a family together. The actor’s recollection therefore carries a sense of irony. The aspiring performer who once entered Rajesh Khanna’s office seeking an opportunity eventually became part of his family. Akshay Kumar has previously spoken about how dramatically his circumstances changed over the years. His memories of Rajesh Khanna also extend beyond their relationship as actor and son-in-law.

Akshay Kumar remembers Rajesh Khanna’s advice

During a recent appearance at the India Today Conclave, Akshay Kumar discussed what he learned from Rajesh Khanna. Rather than describing only the veteran actor’s achievements, he spoke about the lessons that came from his experiences. “I have learned a lot from my father-in-law. What did I learn from him? I learned what not to do. That’s actually the truth.” Akshay Kumar also recalled how openly Rajesh Khanna discussed his own career with him. According to the actor, his father-in-law spoke about the mistakes he had made during his extraordinary journey. “He honestly sat down with me and used to tell me about the mistakes he had made. He was the number one superstar; India has seen that.”

He remembered seeing Rajesh Khanna as a child

Akshay Kumar’s association with Rajesh Khanna began even before they became relatives. The actor has recalled seeing the superstar’s influence during his childhood. As a young boy, Akshay Kumar would pass Rajesh Khanna’s Mumbai home, Aashirwad, with his parents. The residence was one of the places where fans gathered in the hope of catching a glimpse of the immensely popular actor. Akshay Kumar remembered waiting outside the bungalow for an opportunity to see Rajesh Khanna. Years later, his own life brought him much closer to the same star. Rajesh Khanna died on July 18, 2012, at the age of 69. He passed away at his Mumbai residence, Aashirwad, after reportedly battling cancer.Akshay Kumar remains active across multiple genres and continues to headline major Hindi film projects. His recent release is ‘Haiwaan’, directed by Priyadarshan. The movie which stars Saif Ali Khan in the lead, is the remake of Malayalam film ‘Oppam’.