Rajesh Khanna stands as one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema. His journey to superstardom took a remarkable step with the release of musical romantic drama Aradhana. Released on September 27 1969 the film surpassed all box office records and became the first Hindi film to run successfully for more than 100 days. The film continued to captivate audience for three years and became platinum jubilee hit across India. Reports claim that about 42 million tickets were sold at the box office. Moreover the film had four daily shows even in the non-Hindi speaking areas of the Northeastern and 4 South Indian states. Aradhana was one of the films that cemented Rajesh Khannas status as superstar. His dual role of a husband and son was highly appreciated by masses. The film also starred Sharmila Tagore Farida Jalal and Madan Puri. Morover Aradhana’s music was a superhit especially the most loved track Mere Sapno Ki Rani. Legend Kishore Kumar gave the vocals of this song while Sachin Dev Burman composed the music. Made in an estimated budget of Rs 80 lakh Aradhana earned Rs 7 crore at the box office becoming  the highest-grosser of the year. Helmed by Shakti Samanta the film won the Filmfare Award for Best Film at the 17th Filmfare Awards. Moreover Sharmila Tagore also bagged her only Filmfare best actress award. Following its success the film Aradhana was remade in Telugu version titled Sivagamiyin Selvan (1974) as well as in Tamil version called Kannavari Kalalu (1974).