Mumbai: Saba Pataudi recently shared fond memories of Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore on social media to commemorate Khanna’s birthday anniversary.
On Instagram, Saba, the sister of actor Saif Ali Khan, expressed her heartfelt wishes, writing, “Happy birthday to Rajesh ji. I’m trying to remember the name of the first film I saw, and thank you for the second. The duo was beloved by many fans. While Shashi Uncle was one of my favorites, they all enjoyed wonderful times together, working in remarkable roles with outstanding directors and scripts. @twinklerkhanna, happy birthday to you too! Chinky mashi (Romila Sen), happiest birthday to you as well! We love you! You celebrated Amma’s birthday with us a few days ago!”
Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore starred together in the iconic 1969 film “Aradhana,” which was a massive hit. Saba’s post included rare black-and-white photos of the two from their films, along with moments from Sharmila’s recent 80th birthday celebration.
Sharmila celebrated her milestone birthday on December 8, surrounded by family, including Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu, and Sara Ali Khan. Interestingly, Twinkle Khanna shares her birthday with her father, the late Rajesh Khanna. On this occasion, Akshay Kumar posted a humorous video on Instagram to celebrate his wife’s birthday.
Rajesh Khanna, born on December 29, 1942, is remembered as India’s first true superstar, transforming the concept of stardom with his captivating presence and charm. Throughout his illustrious career, he starred in numerous blockbuster films, including “Anand,” “Aradhana,” “Amar Prem,” “Bawarchi,” “Roti,” “Avatar,” and “Haathi Mere Saathi.”