Rajesh Khanna's top five jodis..

He is the quintessential romantic hero of the Indian film industry and the country's first superstar. Rajesh Khanna is perhaps one of the few actors who created a national stir with his debut in Bollywood in the 1960's. He is a living legend whose female fan following continues to rise. There was a time when fans would write letters to the superstar with their blood. Such was the hysteria that he created!

Here's a look at Rajesh Khanna's top 5 co-actors.

Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore
Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore's chemistry in Aaradhana was a high point of the film. Their song Roop Tera Mastana became an instant hit and Sharmila Tagore went on to win the Filmfare Best Actress Award for Aradhana. The duo later repeated their magic in films like Safar, Avishkaar and Amar Prem.

Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz
They became a super hit Jodi having acted in films like Roti, Aaina, Apna Desh, Do Raaste, Sachaa Jhutha and Aap Ki Kasam. For Aap Ki Kasam, both Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz received critical acclaim for their performances. The film went on to become one of the major hits of 1974.

Rajesh Khanna and Hema Malini
Theirs was another famous Jodi who was well appreciated as an onscreen couple, going on to give some box office hits including Andaz, Bandish, Kudrat and Prem Nagar.

Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh
Both Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh were superstars of their era and together they created magic onscreen. They are best remembered together for their film Kati Patang which was not only a hit but also saw the superstar in his most romantic avatar, wooing Asha Parekh who pretends to be a widow in the film. Kati Patang became a hit for its star cast, music and the acting prowess of both Parekh and Khanna.

Rajesh Khanna and Tina Munim
Tina Munim and Rajesh Khanna were rumoured to be a couple after the actress fell in love with her co-star while the two were working together. They went on to act in several films including Fifty Fifty, Souten, Bewafai and Suraag. They were the most talked about couple in tinsel town back then and Tina Munim was reportedly the reason for the break up between Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia.