Bollywood's first superstar passes away at 69

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Rajesh Khanna, the actor who became Bollywood's first superstar with a string of movie hits in the seventies, died in his Mumbai home on today. He was 69. Khanna was also a former Lok Sabha MP

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, family sources said.

The 69-year-old actor had been battling with health issues for a long time and was frequently admitted to hospital in the last few months.

Kaka, as he was popularly known, is survived by wife Dimple Kapadia and daughters Twinkle and Rinke. (The Hindustan Times)

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Comments - 24

Anton Thursday, 19 July 2012 02:55 AM

One of the most handsome actors ever to be borned.He is my hero along with Elvis Presley.Anyway we all have to face this one day.May his sole rest in peace.

Godagampala Rohana Wednesday, 18 July 2012 01:15 PM

Our deepest sypathies to the "Legent in Cinema". May God bless his soul.

Jayantha Jayamanne Wednesday, 18 July 2012 01:21 PM

Real Hero who won the reputation from the entire world. He is great anyway.. No other heros can reach his peak levels..

Naufer Thursday, 19 July 2012 03:22 AM

My condolences !

asfsf Thursday, 19 July 2012 04:00 AM

Why do we go after these Indian garbage?? Do Indians appreciate OUR actors??

bandara Friday, 20 July 2012 06:21 AM

so many of our SL actors have been awarded prestigious awards in India. If you are ignorant just speak to Malini Fonseka who was one such lucky receipent.

sampath Friday, 20 July 2012 06:23 AM

asfsf, only if there was anything to appreciate- garbage you summoned it up

sue Friday, 20 July 2012 06:26 AM

They might, if we had such actors; (Gamini Fonseka, Vijaya Kumaratunga and Joe Abeywickrama are exempted),

Modaputha Wednesday, 18 July 2012 04:08 PM

ahhh i didn't know this so whom they worshiping by in front of the statues and trees and fire?

s.m.Hafeel Wednesday, 18 July 2012 04:18 PM

My deepest sympathy to his family and his fans.

shan Wednesday, 18 July 2012 04:44 PM

ARADANN is comming to mind.RIP

Indeewara Wednesday, 18 July 2012 10:37 AM

My condolences...

Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 18 July 2012 10:31 AM

Super Hindi Actor; our period. Good bye sir; thanks for the entertainment.

indian jonna Friday, 20 July 2012 03:21 PM

What an actor!, all his movies had beautiful songs.

Al Rasa Wednesday, 18 July 2012 10:46 AM

We Sri Lankan enjoyed your films in 1965 to 1975. We salute you with the bottom of our hearts for your leading role in Hindi Cinema. According to our religion you may attain Nibbana. Good bye Rajesh Khanna.

roger Wednesday, 18 July 2012 10:46 AM

So sad to hear, He was a such a talented artist and my deepest sympathies to his family and friends

Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 18 July 2012 06:02 PM

On behalf of all SriLankan people, I bow down for your Mirclous acting. We miss you son, no replacement for you indeed.

Mushtaq Wednesday, 18 July 2012 10:55 AM

Bollywood had lost a great legend !! R.I.P.

Sanath R Wednesday, 18 July 2012 11:15 AM

Very sad to hear the demise of a talented artist.

sinhaya Wednesday, 18 July 2012 11:17 AM

When i think Rajesh K, i think of "Haathi mere saathi", My deepest sympahties to his close relatives and friends. I miss you.

Fassey Wednesday, 18 July 2012 11:17 AM

Deepest sympathies to his family. His kathi Pathan song will
be remembered for ages.

buffaloa citizen Wednesday, 18 July 2012 11:28 AM

Buddhism is not a religeon and one cannot bless anybody to attain Nibbana...no not even the Mahanayake's, as it directly reflects on a persons good karma, if any in this life.

buffaloa citizen Wednesday, 18 July 2012 11:29 AM

Great actor. My deepest sympathies to his family members.

Ralph Anthony Kernr Thursday, 19 July 2012 06:51 AM

My deepest sympathies. May God bless your soul.

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