In a recent interview, Shabana Azmi reflected on the challenges she and Rajesh Khanna faced while shooting for the 1983 film 'Avtaar'.

Rajesh Khanna is also known as the 'first superstar in Hindi cinema' and enjoys an unmatched level of popularity. He had a major fan following and defined an era in the film industry. But, recently, Shabana Azmi,

In 1983, Avtaar revitalized Rajesh Khanna’s career after a decline in the late 1970s. Shabana Azmi shared the tough filming conditions, including trekking without basic facilities. Despite his superstar status,

The 1983 film Avtaar was a major success and marked a big comeback for Rajesh Khanna, who had faced a slump in the late 1970s. It helped solidify his status as a superstar, followed by other hits like Souten and Agar Tum Na Hote.