Anita Advani recalls Rajesh Khanna’s painful health decline in his final days: ‘He never exercised, never fussed about his appearance'

In a recent interview, Anita Advani, who claims she was secretly married to Rajesh Khanna and lived with him for 12 years, has shared details about the late superstar's final days. Advani stated on the show "Reels Meets Real" that she was by his side when his own family "abandoned" him during his illness. Her account sheds light on a less-known aspect of the legendary actor's life, stirring new conversations about his personal struggles and relationships.Advani described the superstar’s drastic physical decline. “Some of his pictures went viral then—you could see the change. Within just 2–4 weeks, he had become so weak. It was shocking and very painful to watch,” she recalled.She said Khanna never cared much for fitness or health. “He never exercised, never fussed about his appearance. Watching him deteriorate so fast was heartbreaking,” she added.Advani recalled moments of lightness. “I remember giving him my goggles once. At first, he resisted, but then he wore a bronze pair and looked in the mirror. He smiled and admitted they suited him. Later, I had prescription lenses made for him, and gradually, he even started enjoying them. That small change showed me that when someone loves you and motivates you, even stubbornness softens.” Advani said India’s first superstar remained deeply romantic and childlike with her. “He used to sing and dance for me. The most romantic hero on screen was equally romantic in real life—sometimes even more. With me, he was completely comfortable—laughing, teasing, and spoiling me like a child.” But Anita also admitted to his dual nature. “When he was in a good mood, he would make me feel like a queen. And when he wasn’t, he could make life very difficult. That cycle used to trap us. But then he would make me laugh again. Those were his ways.”