Dimple (1973-1980)
In 1973, he married rising star, Dimple Kapadia. Her first film, Bobby, had not been released yet. Dimple was only 16 then, while Rajesh was 31.
Unfortunately, being married to a superstar was not easy. Dimple had to bow down to the pressures of being a star wife, as her life was constantly monitored. She had to now watch what she was wearing, whom she was seen with, whom she should mingle with...
This was also the time when Rajesh's decline began, and Amitabh Bachchan came into the fray. The two did hit films like Anand (pictured here) and Namak Haram together.
By now, Rajesh was drunk with his success, and his attitude was largely the cause of his downfall. He would be very arrogant on the sets. He would turn up late for film shoots, and be constantly surrounded by his 'yes' men.
Rajesh and Dimple had two daughters, Twinkle and Rinke. But soon after, the couple called it quits and headed for a separation.
Also read: When the audience cried with Anand
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