When Shashi Kapoor rejected “Sacha Jhoota” Rajesh Khanna accepted- Film superhit

When Shashi Kapoor rejected “Sacha Jhoota” Rajesh Khanna accepted- Film superhit

Shashi Kapoor’s loss was Rajesh Khanna’s gain. Shashi Kapoor rejected film ‘Sachha Jhoota’ which Rajesh Khanna accepted. The film turned out to be a superhit and Jackpot to Rajesh Khanna.

Shashi Kapoor, the initial choice for the film
was in no mood to share screen space with Mumtaz so declined the offer

Rajesh Khanna referred to as Bollywood’s first superstar, ruled the Hindi film industry in the 1970s. Movies announced on his name guarantees a successes at the box-office.
Amidst this period, Rajesh Khanna received an offer in a film initially meant for Shashi Kapoor. It was Sachaa Jhutha

Rajesh Khanna’s acting captivated audiences, and to this day, people continue to enjoy his films. It was said that any movie featuring his name was destined to be a hit. Throughout his career, Khanna delivered numerous blockbuster films. One such film, which created a sensation at the box office 55 years ago, is a fascinating tale.

In 1970, Rajesh Khanna starred in the film Sachaa Jhutha, where he played a double role both the hero and the villain. His pairing with Mumtaz in the film was a hit, and their chemistry on screen was widely appreciated.

Sachaa Jhutha became a massive hit and was the second-highest-grossing film of 1970. The film’s story was well-loved by audiences, and Khanna’s performance won the hearts of many. The film also earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Between 1969 and 1971, Rajesh Khanna achieved a record by delivering 17 consecutive hit films, and Sachaa Jhutha was one of them. The movie was originally titled Dil Sachaa Chehra Jhutha, but it was later changed to Sachaa Jhutha.
Directed by Manmohan Desai, the film’s story was penned by his wife, Jivanprabha Desai. This collaboration proved to be a significant turning point in Rajesh Khanna’s illustrious career.

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