Since last evening, several readers have been asking us about Rajesh Khanna’s 15 back-to-back hits. Actually, he had about 16 consecutive hits, one film in between (The Train) was an above average grosser.
His hit spree started in 1969 and went on till 1971-72. In those 3-4 years, Khanna appeared in about 17 films (not including special appearances) and all of them were successful. A record that still stands unbroken today, more than 4 decades and several superstars later!
1969
- Aradhana – Blockbuster (biggest hit of the year)
- Ittefaq – Semhit
- Doli – Semihit
- Bandhan – Hit
- Do Raaste – Blockbuster (2nd biggest hit of the year)
1970
- The Train – Above Average
- Sachaa Jhutha – Superhit (2nd biggest hit of the year)
- Safar – Hit
- Kati Patang – Hit
- Aan Milo Sajna – Superhit (3rd biggest hit of the year)
1971
- Anand – Hit
- Maryada – Hit
- Haathi Mera Saathi – Blockbuster (biggest hit of the year)
- Amar Prem – Semihit
- Andaz – Hit
- Dushman – Superhit (3rd biggest hit of the year)
1972
- Apna Desh – Hit
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