The Times of India

'Rajesh got addicted to alcohol, threw tantrums after success, Bachchan was the same'

Anandji Virji Shah, the composer, shared insights on Rajesh Khanna's evolving behavior post-stardom. He highlighted the stark difference with Amitabh Bachchan, who stayed down-to-earth despite reaching great heights. Anandji fondly remembered their early collaboration, but noted Khanna's growing arrogance and problematic drinking habits that led to dramatic outbursts. He concluded that Khanna's declining career can be attributed to his diminishing humility during his peak success.