Meet actress Anita Advani-shared live-in relationship with Rajesh Khanna
Meet actress Anita Advani-shared live-in relationship with Rajesh Khanna 
Anita Advani is best recognised for her association with Rajesh Khanna, Bollywood’s only superstar. For as long as eight years she had been in a live-in relationship with him until the cruel hands of death snatched him away in 2012.
As an actress, Anita belonged to1980s era and remembered for her roles in films like Daasi Aao Pyaar Karen and Saazish.
While she had a brief acting career. it established her as a recognisable figure in the industry.
Reportedly, Anita is the niece of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. This connection to the Marcos family adds an intriguing international dimension to her.
Anita also described herself as Khanna’s “surrogate wife” and asserted that she managed his home, Aashirwad, cared for him amidst his final years and even observed rituals like Karva Chauth for him.
After Khanna’s demise Advani filed a legal case against his family, seeking maintenance and recognition of her relationship with the superstar. Her claims sparked media debates and shed light on the complexities of Khanna’s personal life.
She also alleged being excluded from his funeral proceedings, further intensifying public curiosity and controversy.
In 2013, she had participated in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 7. Regardless the renewed attention, her stint was short-lived as she became the first contestant to be evicted from the show.
Legacy and public memory
Even as Bollywood persists to honor Rajesh Khanna’s legacy, his personal relationships remain a subject of intrigue. Advani’s narrative adds a unique perspective to the life of a superstar known for his extraordinary charm and complex personal choices.
Besides her ties to Khanna and brief career in films and television, Anita Advani’s personal and professional life remains largely private.
Meanwhile, in the larger than life legacy of Rajesh Khanna, her story, continues to be a chapter.
News Edit KV Raman
