Actress Sharmila Tagore reflected on Rajesh Khanna's career decline, stating he failed to adapt to changing times and became a 'caricature of himself.' Following his peak in the early 1970s, Khanna's stardom waned after the 1975 Emergency and the rise of Amitabh Bachchan. His wife, Dimple Kapadia, described his 1980s struggles as 'pathetic,' noting his frustration with declining box office success. Despite challenges, Khanna found success in the 1983 film 'Avtaar,' proving his enduring appeal.