Yesteryears superstar Rajesh Khanna is much better but would have to stay in the hospital for ‘a couple of days’, said his estranged wife, actress Dimple Kapadia, who is taking care of him.
The 69-year-old actor, who was not keeping well of late, was hospitalised due to “exhaustion and weakness.”
“He is much better today (Tuesday). He is not getting discharged today. He will be back home in a couple of days,” Dimple told IANS. But his recovery will perhaps take more time.
Khanna’s manager Ashwin had said earlier this week that the actor had stopped taking food for three-four days though he was at home.
Soon after, Kaka, as the actor is fondly referred to in the industry, emerged at the balcony of his house Aashirwad on Carter Road in suburban Bandra to wave at his fans and media persons.
His son-in-law, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, assured media that Khanna was “hearty and healthy,” but the senior actor was admitted to the hospital two days later.
Earlier in April too the actor was admitted to the hospital after he complained of uneasiness and exhaustion.
In April, the actor was admitted to hospital after he felt uneasy and weak, and was discharged after about three days.
Fondly called ‘Kaka’ by his fans, his golden era started with the 1969 blockbuster ‘Aaradhana’, which was followed by hits like ‘Do Raaste’, ‘Safar’, ‘Kati Patang’ and ‘Anand’.
In 1973, he married Dimple and has two daughters with her – Twinkle and Rinke. They separated in 1984.
Their elder daughter Twinkle is married to Akshay Kumar and Rinke is married to London-based investment banker Samir Saran.
After staying away from the limelight for years, Rajesh Khanna recently featured in Havell’s fan new ad campaign called – Havells Fans Forever.