“Pushpa, I Hate Tears” to “Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye”: Revisiting Rajesh Khanna’s unforgettable dialogues

On Rajesh Khanna's death anniversary, a look back at some of his iconic dialogues.

Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in Anand.

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A still from Anand. 

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“Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi" - Anand

A still from Avtaar

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“50 rupees please, muft ki majdoori karna maine band kar diya hai" -  Avtaar

A still from Safar

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“Main marne se pehle marna nahi chahta" - Safar

Aradhana was Rajesh Khanna's all-time hit. 

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“Ek chota sa zakhm bohot gehra daag ban sakta hai" - Aradhana

A still from Amar Prem.

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“Pushpa, mujhse ye aansu nahi dekhte jaate…I hate tears" - Amar Prem

A still from Bawarchi

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“It is so simple to be happy, but it is so difficult to be simple" - Bawarchi

Namak Haraam delivered many cult dialogues

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“Baarish ki boondon se darne waale, toofan ka muqaabla nahi kar sakte" - Namak Haraam

A still from Anand. 

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“Arre Babumoshai hum sab to rangmanch ki katputliyan hain jiski dor us upar wale ke haathon main hai, kab, kaun, kaise, kahan uthega ye koi nahin janta"- Anand

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"Pushpa, I hate tears!” - Amar Prem