Rajesh Khanna Refused to Sell Iconic Aashirwad to Salman Khan's Family

• Rajesh Khanna, Bollywood's 70s superstar, lived like royalty in his iconic Mumbai bungalow, Aashirwad, a symbol of his dominance.
• Producers would wait at Aashirwad's "durbar" for Khanna, who often appeared in a silk lungi-kurta, seated on a higher chair.
• After Amitabh Bachchan's Zanjeer in 1973, Khanna's reign declined, leading to a severe financial crisis.
• During this vulnerable period, Salman Khan's family, via Rumi Jaffery, offered to buy Aashirwad for Sohail Khan.
• Despite generous offers, including clearing tax dues, Khanna furiously refused, feeling betrayed by the suggestion to sell his home.

Why It Matters: Rajesh Khanna fiercely protected his iconic home Aashirwad, refusing to sell it even during financial hardship.