The life of Indian actor Rajesh Khanna, who gave hit films in the late 1960s and 1970s, is going to be shown on big screen in the form of a biopic. Producer Nikhil Dwiveri (“Veere Di Wedding”) has acquired the rights to Gautam Chintamani’s bestselling book, “Dark Star: The Loneliness Of Being Rajesh Khanna.”

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Dwivedi said: “Yes, I’ve acquired the rights to Gautam Chintamani’s book, ‘Dark Star,’ and I’m in talks with Farah Khan to make the film. That’s all I can say for now. As and when any major development happens, I’ll be happy to share because I’m really very excited about bringing Rajesh Khanna’s story to the big screen.”

Farah Khan, who made “Main Hoon Na” and “Om Shanti Om,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, is in talks to direct the adaptation of the book. Khan will write the script with Chintamani, reports Variety.com.

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Khan said: “Yes, I have read Gautam’s book and it’s very fascinating. It’s definitely an exciting story. We are in a conversation over this but I cannot comment more.”

Khanna debuted in films with “Aakhri Khat” in 1966, which was India’s entry to the Oscars. From 1969 through 1974, Khanna starred in 15 consecutive hits, earning him the sobriquet ‘Superstar.’

The late actor rose to prominence with dual blockbusters “Aradhana” and “Do Raaste” in 1969. The films, in which he co-starred with Sharmila Tagore and Mumtaz, respectively, ruled the box office for weeks. His popular films include “Safar,” “Kati Patang,” “Sachha Jhutha” and “Haathi Mere Saathi.”

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In 1971, he teamed with helmer Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Amitabh Bachchan to give popular films like  “Anand.” The duo teamed for other hits such as 1971’s “Bawarchi” and 1973’s “Namak Haram,” an adaptation of “Beckett” in which he was paired again with Bachchan.

His craze was such that men copied his hairstyle and dress and the head bob that always accompanied his songs, while women wrote him letters in red.

He moved into politics, serving as a member of India’s lower house of Parliament from 1991-96.

He died in 2012, aged 69.