# Salman Khan's Ultimate Act of Loyalty: Offering to Work for FREE to Save Rajesh Khanna's Iconic Bungalow! Imagine a Bollywood king in crisis, facing the unthinkable sale of his throne-like home—and a fellow superstar stepping in with an offer so generous, it echoed through the industry for years.[1][2] Rajesh Khanna, India's first superstar, ruled the 1970s with an unmatched streak of 15 consecutive solo hits, turning heads and filling theaters like no one before.[2][4] In the early '70s, he bought the sea-facing bungalow **Aashirwad** on Mumbai's Carter Road from Rajendra Kumar for just Rs 3.5 lakh, transforming it into a symbol of his reign.[1][2][3] This wasn't just a house—it was a **royal durbar**. Producers lined up for hours outside, waiting for "Kaka" to grant audience from a chair elevated above them, whisky flowing as he held court like a true monarch.[1][4][5] "A king is a king whether on throne or in exile," he'd say, convinced Aashirwad would outlive him as his eternal legacy.[3] But stardom faded. By the 2000s, financial woes hit hard—Income Tax notices for over Rs 1.5 crore piled up, and rumors swirled that even Aashirwad might be sold.[1][3] Enter **Salman Khan**, the 'Battle of Galwan' star known for his big heart. Through screenwriter Rumi Jaffery, Salman learned of the crisis and reached out. His brother **Sohail Khan** wanted to buy the property respectfully, offering to clear all tax dues and pay any price Khanna named.[1][2][3] Salman sweetened the deal unbelievably: he'd star in a film for Khanna's production house **for free**—no fee, just to help save the home.[1][5] Khanna's reaction? Fury like a "wounded lion." He roared at Jaffery, "Tu mera ghar bikwana chahta hai? Sadak par lana chahta hai!" (You want to sell my house? Bring me to the streets!)[1][2] He saw it as betrayal from someone he considered family, even scolding Sohail years later.[1][3] Tragically, Khanna passed away alone in Aashirwad in 2012, and it was demolished soon after for a high-rise—his "forever monument" gone.[1][2] This tale from Gautam Chintamani's book *Dark Star: The Loneliness of Being Rajesh Khanna* reminds us of Bollywood's bonds, pride, and heartbreaking falls from grace.[1][3] Salman's gesture stands out as pure bhai-bhai loyalty in an industry of giants. What do you think—would you have accepted Salman's offer? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this story with fellow Bollywood fans, and let's keep the legends alive!
Rajesh Khanna, the king of Aashirwad (Public domain image)
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/when-battle-of-galwan-star-salman-khan-offered-to-work-for-free-to-save-rajesh-khannas-bungalow-aashirwad-from-tax-dues-tu-mera-ghar-bikwana-chahta-haisadak-par-lana-chahta-hai/articleshow/126286234.cms
2.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/salman-khan-work-for-free-buy-rajesh-khanna-bungalow-aashirwad-he-claimed-betrayal-10444938/
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salman-khan-told-rumy-jaffery-that-sohail-khan-wanted-to-buy-rajesh-khannas-bungalow-ashirwad-when-he-was-in-debts-he-refused-tu-mera-ghar-bikwana-/articleshow/122817884.cms
4.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/when-rajesh-khanna-refused-to-sell-his-bungalow-to-salman-khans-family-aa-ws-l-9802006.html
5.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/when-rajesh-khanna-refused-to-sell-his-house-aashirwad-to-salman-khan-s-family-article-13751010.html/amp
6.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/rajesh-khannas-rs-3-5-lakh-home-almost-caused-a-fall-out-between-him-and-salman-khans-family-heres-how-much-aashirwad-was-sold-for-in-2014/articleshow/126281421.cms
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