Anita Advani breaks silence on struggle after Rajesh Khanna’s death
Anita Advani has opened up about life after Rajesh Khanna’s death, from the legal battle to the will she claims she never saw.
Actress Anita Advani has broken her silence about the years since Rajesh Khanna’s death and opened up about what she calls her ongoing fight for his honour. Reflecting on his 12-year relationship with the late superstar, Advani said that their struggle since 2012 has been less about money and more about respect.
“I want to live the way I have lived till now,” she said, adding that though she cannot return to her prestigious bungalow, she still wants a respectable life. Advani also claimed that he was never shown Khanna’s will, even though he knew that it listed provisions for several people. His comments draw renewed attention to unresolved questions surrounding the actor’s wealth.
What was Anita Advani’s relationship with Rajesh Khanna?
Advani remained closely associated with Rajesh Khanna in the last years of his life. Although he was legally married to Dimple Kapadia, from whom he was separated, Advani said that she stood by him in his last stages.
She has consistently claimed her place in his life and legacy, saying that her legal efforts were not financially motivated but rooted in a desire for acceptance and self-respect.
Why is there controversy about the will?
According to Advani, he was never shown the contents of Khanna’s will. She indicated that although she was aware that several names were involved, she was unaware of the specific details. The uncertainty has contributed to prolonged controversies and public speculation.
What happened to his book?
Advani also discussed the complications surrounding a book written about his relationship with Khanna. He alleged that parts of the introduction were removed before publication and claimed that promotional efforts were mishandled.
In a particularly strange episode, Rajesh Khanna’s name reportedly appeared in the book as “Rakesh Khanna”, a mistake the publisher attributed to an intern and the use of generative AI.
More than a decade after Rajesh Khanna’s death, Anita Advani insists that her goal is simple: not wealth, but dignity.
