Veteran actor Moushumi Chatterjee shared screen space Rajesh Khanna In films like ‘Anuraag’, ‘Prem Bandhan’ and ‘Bhola Bhala’ and in a recent interview, he spoke about his experience working with the actor. Many of Khanna’s co-stars and directors in the past have spoken of his star temper and his constant lateness. Moushumi also has something similar to say. Moushumi spoke candidly about Rajesh Khanna’s personality and his superstar influence. “He was a spoiled brat. His success was always on his mind,” he said in an interview with NDTV recalling the actor’s immense popularity at the peak of his career. As Rajesh Khanna’s star gradually declined Amitabh Bachchanit was often associated with loneliness, frustration and personal struggles, including alcoholism. Asked if she ever felt this loneliness within herself, Moushumi answered philosophically.“No, it’s all karma. The way you design your life, and the way you’re not, and the way you respond to every relationship,” he said.The actress reflected on loneliness and emotional emptiness, saying: “If you say that everyone is alone, you should know how to enjoy your alone time. Don’t feel alone. I like being alone. And I see that emptiness; everyone goes through it in life. Take it. Kishore KumarMadhubala, they all passed. What is happening is part of your life. It’s not your whole life.’Discussing the culture of hierarchy and power in the film industry of those years, Moushumi stated, “He who was at the top felt that what he was told had to be done. He was always there. Whoever is in authority feels that he can rule everything.”Earlier in an interview with Lehren Retro, Moushumi also shared some little-known anecdotes about her relationship with Rajesh Khanna. Recalling an embarrassing incident, she said the actress once questioned her daughter’s paternity and asked her husband Jayanta Mukherjee or the actor. Vinod Mehra he was father“Rajesh Khanna played dirty many times. Today, he is no more. I went to see him even in his last stage. He used to praise me in front of my little daughter. She told him, ‘Your maa was mad but we were all scared. He doesn’t believe in any nonsense,'” recalls Moushumi.Speaking further about Rajesh Khanna’s alleged remarks to her, she revealed that she gave him a stern reply.“Yes, I gave it back. I asked, ‘Is Rishi Kapoor’s child yours?’ he said referring to Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadiadaughters of According to Moushumi, her response left the superstar speechless.
