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Dimple Kapadia, who married Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna at the tender age of 15, faced a tumultuous marriage that ended in separation after nearly nine years. Despite describing her marriage as “traumatic,” Dimple revealed in a 1994 interview that she still believed in the institution of marriage and would consider remarrying, even though she had become accustomed to her independence.
Reflecting on why her marriage failed, Dimple admitted that the significant age difference and Khanna’s superstar lifestyle were challenging for her to understand at such a young age. Their relationship, though once the talk of Bollywood, couldn’t withstand the pressures of fame and personal differences.
Dimple and Rajesh Khanna, who were once Bollywood’s golden couple, never officially divorced, though their separation was highly publicized. While Dimple went on to enjoy a successful film career post-separation, Khanna remained an iconic figure in the Indian film industry until his death in 2012.
Kapadia’s candid reflections offer insight into the complexities of relationships, especially when intertwined with the pressures of stardom, and highlight her resilient spirit in navigating life both within and beyond her marriage to Rajesh Khanna.
