10 Facts You Didn't Know About Rajesh Khanna

There are 10 interesting facts about Rajesh Khanna you may not have known. Take a look:

1. Rajesh Khanna's real name is Jatin.

Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz gave hits in all the films -- eight in all -- that they worked in together.

Rajesh Khanna created history in Bollywood by becoming the first actor to shoot for the song Roop Tera Mastana in Aradhana in a single take.

Many children born in 1960s and 1970s were named Rajesh, following Rajesh Khanna's phenomenal rise to stardom.

The title role of Mr India was first offered to Rajesh Khanna. He declined it, as he could not relate to the invisible character of the hero. 

Anil Kapoor eventually landed the role.

Rajesh Khanna has done 180 films in a career spanning for 45 years (1966-2011).

Rajesh Khanna's home Aashirwad was bought from another yesteryear superstar, the late Rajendra Kumar.