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Bollywood's first superstar: Rajesh Khanna passes away
Rajesh Khanna passed away at his Bandra residence after a prolonged illness.
Veteran Indian Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna (C), flanked by his wife Dimple Kapadia (R) and son in-law Akshay Kumar (L), wave to well-wishers gathered outside his Ashirwad bungalow in Mumbai on June 21, 2012. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna passed away Wednesday at his Bandra residence after a prolonged illness, a family friend said. He was 69.
“He is no more,” a family friend told IANS.
He was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital July 14 following “weakness”, and was discharged Monday. His family – estranged wife Dimple Kapadia, daughters Twinkle and Rinke were reported to be by his side.
His actor son-in-law Akshay Kumar, Twinkle’s husband, had also rushed back from shooting abroad.
Last month, Khanna was admitted to the hospital and spent two weeks there before he was discharged.
The actor had been battling health issues since April 1, when he was admitted due to weakness and fatigue.
Fondly known as Kaka, Khanna, who featured in hits like Aaradhana and Amar Prem in the 1970s, was out of the limelight for many years.
The actor began his career with Aakhri Khat in 1966. He became a popular name with his work in films like Raaz, Do Raaste and Aradhana and was crowned “superstar” after he delivered 15 consecutive solo super hits.
He had married Dimple Kapadia in 1973. They separated in 1984.
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RIP may you get a good next life
Om shantih shantih
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A true STAR!
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Thats sad news.. just watches his movie the other day…RIP
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A legend leaves us. He had given us countless hours of entertainment. RIP Kaka, your handsome looks will forever be missed.
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This is quite sad…. he was a great actor…
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He was a superb actor! We will miss him for ever.
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May Allah grant him a place in heaven and give his family the strength to bear his loss.
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Zindagi Ik Safar Hai Suhana.. Yahan Kal Kiya Ho Kis Na Jaana.
RIP Rajeesh Khanna. You were a Legend.
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I’v my full condolences to the family & feel gloomy about the passing away of the respected artist.May god bless his eternal soul .
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RIP ! babu moshai
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Pushpa! I hate tears..RIP Rajesh Khanna
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A true legend actor, his popular songs will remind us his lovely smiling face..RIP
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god bless him
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My favourite hero passes away.RIP
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black day for bollywood!!!!!!!!
the first superstar gone,will miss u forever
rest in peace babumosiah….
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One of the Greatest Actor of Indian Cinema. He will always remain in our hearts. May his sould rest in peace.
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God bless him in eternal life!!
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@Sharjeel khan:
Reading ur comments, I can easily assume u ought to visit an aalim ASAP… that is if ur not the representative of the so called “LIBERALS”…
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Great Actor. He will always remain in our hearts and we would always cherish his dialogue delivery. It was so unique. May His soul rest in peace.
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A towering personality, a pioneer of world cinema. Rest in peace, you will be remembered.
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great actor … a legend …. RIP !!
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he was a fabulous actor
his style and delivering of dialogue was superb……..
legend never dies………….
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He is the guy Amir Liaqat was trying to remember in his famous youtube video
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Kaka, you will be missed and live forever in hearts of your fans.
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Cannot find words to describe my true feelings! He was my childhood hero. I have tears in my eyes. Grew up with his beautiful movies. In 70s & 80s, he was the real hero & he made Amitabh Bachnan by agreeing to act with him. You were great! We lost a great hero.
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A great actor that will always be remembered
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RIP!!!
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@Usama: Nope. As far as I remeber, Kaka did not do any rape scenes on screen. I think it was Praan Chopra he was talking about
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Kaka ji, every “mastani shaam” will remind us of you “yeh shaam mastani” RIP- Rajesh khanna- you will live for ever in the hearts of millions through your work.
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Legends also have an END. (Rest in Peace – RAJESH KHANNA)
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His style dies with him. As no one copy it.
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Every one has to go. I wish all of us could understand and prepare ourselves before that hard journey. I am very afraid of it.
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It is amazing how fitting the following poem written by Sahir and spoken by Rajesh Khanna in the Movie Dag is to his real life.
Mai To kuchh bhi nahi – Muj ko itni Muhobbat na do Dosto
MAI TO KUCH BHI NAHI- POEM FROM MOVIE-DAAG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeCgXUetgqo
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He was very good by Bollywood standard,he was acting when I was about to leave for USA,I was little older than him,if you want to live longer,one has to eat drink and live a healthy life,no point in judging him,he lived the way he wanted,RIP ,dear friend,time to say good bye.His Anand,I think was last bollywood movie I saw,it wasn’t bad by Bollywood standard,same masala mellow drama.He was a good looking guy.RIP.
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Safar, Annad and Aradhana were my favourite movies from Rajesh Khanna [RK]. His superb acting will be remembered for a long time.
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Here is a clip of his death in film Anand.
Very good dialogue and superb direction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbbRzRfWu5E
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He was a good Superstar.He did a great job :) Rest in peace(RIP)
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Very sad news.
He was one of my favorite Indian movies heroes.
God rest his soul in peace.
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babu mushayeee……..Recommend
Loss of a gem and an icon. RIP Rajesh Khanna.
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At last people shows that humanity preveils irirespective of their identity
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DOn’t cry Pushpa, I hate tears , he said. But I cannot help crying (ofcourse I am not Pushpa either).
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Its a great loss for the movie loving pakistanis. We all mourn his death.
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Interesting how the comments are triaged to project a false theme. No more comments from thank you.
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