First Superstar of Indian cinema Rajesh Khanna passed away Today, on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 afternoon at his residence Ashirwad in Mumbai. He was 69 year-old. He had been suffering from cancer for long time.
His condition was deteriorating since April when he stopped eating and had complained of weakness. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital twice in the previous month.
He had created stardom in film industry in 1960 and became first “Superstar” of Indian Cinema. He made his debut in 1966 in “Aakhri Khat” after winning a talent hunt contest. At the acme of his career, he gave 15 back to back solo hits which no other actor has achieved so far. Only his son-in- law Akshay Kumar has given back to back 5 hits in 2007-2008 after 40 years.
He took his last breath in the presence of his wife Dimple Kapadia, Daughters Twilnke and Rinkie, son-in-law Superstar Akshay Kumar, grand children and close relatives. His funeral will take place at 11 am tomorrow in Mumbai.
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