Mumtaz says she doesn’t know why ‘Akshay Kumar sold’ dad-in-law Rajesh Khanna’s Aashirwad bungalow: ‘It hurt me’ | Bollywood News
Beyond their incredible on-screen chemistry and prolific collaborations, veteran actors Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz also shared a warm bond in real life. Their relationship was so strong that they used to meet frequently when he was alive, and Mumtaz recently revealed that he treated her husband, Ugandan businessman Mayur Madhvani, also as his own, highlighting their closeness. She also became emotional while talking about Khanna’s landmark bungalow, Aashirwad, which was sold off after his death in 2012 and subsequently demolished. Mentioning that she spent a significant amount of quality time there with Khanna and his former partner, actor-fashion designer Anju Mahendru, Mumtaz said she doesn’t understand why his family sold the property. Must Read | Akshay Kumar-Wamiqa Gabbi pairing sparks debate: Bollywood heroes and their widening age-gap with heroines ‘Aashirwad’s demolition hurt me’ During a conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Mumtaz was asked if she was saddened by the demolition of Aashirwad, to which she replied, “Of course, it did hurt me. Even today, when I see that building, I say, ‘This was my hero’s house.’ …
