8 Rajesh Khanna movies that could have been blockbusters

Shramana Kar

Rajesh Khanna shelved films

Rajesh Khanna, known as the 'first superstar' of Indian cinema, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, had a few unreleased films that could have been major hits.

Laalchi

Rajesh Khanna was roped in for this drama film opposite Zeenat Aman in 1975. But just after announcement, the Nazar Khan-directorial got shelved due to unknown reason.

Doosra Janam

This R K Nayyar-directorial was announced with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role in 1976. But due to lack of a good production house for investment, the film got shelved.

Bemisaal

This film was announced with Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra in the leads in the same year in 1976. However, once again the film got shelved due to unknown reason.

Sandhyakal

Rajesh Khanna and Rakhee Gulzar were roped in for this film in the lead roles in 1977. But due to financial issues, the film got cancelled and never revived by the producers.

Allah Rakha

Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini were signed for this drama film in the year 1981. Again, due to financial issues and becoming increasingly expensive, the film got shelved.

Angaara

Shabana Azmi was roped in opposite Rajesh Khanna in this film in the year 1983. But due to production issues and a few disagreements, the film eventually got cancelled.

Kaayar

Another Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini film that got shelved in the year 1988, where Sanjay Dutt was also roped in. However, due to financial issues, the film got cancelled.

Jai Shiv Shankar

This multi-starrer film was announced with Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Dimple Kapadia, Poonam Dillon, Chunkey Panday, and Sangeeta Bijlani in 1990. But got shelved later.