‘Rajesh Khanna didn’t nurture his stardom just like his friendships,’ says Sharmila Tagore: ‘He allowed it to slip’

Rajesh Khanna, India’s first superstar, experienced a meteoric rise fueled by his charm and iconic status. Sharmila Tagore revealed that Khanna’s failure to adapt to changing audience tastes and his demanding expectations from friends contributed to his decline. His habit of arriving late on set also created challenges for co-stars like Tagore, impacting schedules and relationships.