In the 1960s, a bungalow on Carter Road in Bandra, Mumbai, was rumored to be haunted. Despite its prime location, nobody wanted to buy the dilapidated property, even at a low price. However, when actor Rajendra Kumar, who was just starting his career, heard about the house, he saw an opportunity.

Rajendra Kumar, in need of a house, was told about the supposedly haunted bungalow. Short on funds, Kumar struck a deal with filmmaker B.R. Chopra, agreeing to star in "Kanoon" (India's first songless film) and two more films in exchange for an advance. Chopra paid him ₹90,000, and Kumar bought the bungalow for ₹60,000. Advised by Manoj Kumar to disregard the haunting rumors, Rajendra Kumar performed pujas before moving in. He named the house 'Dimple' after his daughter, and his career took off, earning him the title of "Jubilee Kumar".

By the late 1960s, Rajendra Kumar built another house and decided to sell 'Dimple'. Rajesh Khanna, a rising star, saw this as a chance to acquire not just a house, but also Rajendra Kumar's good fortune. Khanna reportedly told Kumar that acquiring his residence, "the house of the biggest star of India", would change his life completely.

Rajesh Khanna purchased the bungalow from Rajendra Kumar for ₹3.5 lakh. Khanna wanted to keep the name 'Dimple', hoping Kumar's luck would rub off on him. However, Rajendra Kumar had already named his new house 'Dimple' and refused. Khanna then renamed the bungalow 'Aashirwad' and performed a havan to ward off any negative energy before moving in.

After moving into 'Aashirwad', Rajesh Khanna's career skyrocketed, achieving immense stardom. Films like "Aradhana", "Ittefaq", and "Do Raaste" were massive hits. Khanna's personal life also became lavish, hosting gatherings and holding court in a bar he created in the garage.

Ironically, as Khanna's career soared, Rajendra Kumar's fortunes dwindled. Kumar's wife was reportedly upset about selling the house for a "measly" sum when they didn't need the money.

'Aashirwad' became synonymous with Rajesh Khanna's superstardom in the 1970s. However, some speculated that the house was cursed, as Khanna's career and personal life later faced a downturn.

After Rajesh Khanna's death in 2012, the bungalow was sold for approximately ₹90 crore to Shashi Kiran Shetty, the founder of AllCargo Logistics. The iconic bungalow, once considered haunted, had witnessed the rise and fall of two major Bollywood stars. The story of 'Aashirwad' remains a fascinating tale of superstition, success, and the ever-changing fortunes of Bollywood's elite.