Anita Advani Loses Legal Battle For Recognition As Rajesh Khanna’s Wife

MUMBAI- The Bombay High Court has dismissed the plea of actress Anita Advani seeking legal status to her marriage with late superstar Rajesh Khanna.

The court upheld the earlier verdict of the Dindoshi sessions court. The case has been mired in controversy ever since Rajesh Khanna passed away in 2012, amid a long-drawn legal battle between his family and Anita Advani.

A bench of Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, after hearing the arguments of both sides, said in clear terms that the appeal is dismissed. However, the detailed order in this matter is yet to be issued. The court also heard arguments on behalf of Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.

Anita Advani said that she was in a relationship with Rajesh Khanna for a long time and that it was like a marriage. She had also alleged that she was evicted from his famous bungalow after the actor’s death.

Rajesh Khanna married actress Dimple Kapadia in 1973; they had two daughters, including actress Twinkle Khanna. Over his career, Khanna acted in more than 160 films, including 100+ lead roles. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2013. Actor Akshay Kumar is his son-in-law and is married to author Twinkle Khanna. (IANS)