Rajesh Khanna died of Liver Infection and not becuase of any Cancer as remoured by Media. He died yesterday 11:00 AM at his Bandra residence , Aashirvad. His Funeral would take place 11 AM today.
According to his close friend, Vijay Zaveri,”His liver got infected. He could not digest his food after a certain point of time. During his last days, he could not take solid food so he was on liquid intake”.
Rajesh Khanna was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra June 23 and after staying in the hospital for two weeks, he was discharged.
The actor had been battling health issues since April and as per reports, his health deteriorated in May and since then, he was on liquid intake.
Last month, his manager Ashwin told IANS that Rajesh Khanna had stopped food intake, but a day later the actor had come out and greeted media persons and fans assuring them he was fine. He waved at them from the balcony of his house Aashirwad on Carter Road in Bandra June 21.
Fondly known as ‘Kaka’ by his fans, Rajesh Khanna married Dimple Kapadia in 1973. They separated in 1984.
After giving hits like “Aaradhana” and “Amar Prem”, the actor was out of the limelight for many years. He has recently acted in a Havell’s ad campaign.
Here are his top 10 movies:
-1969 “Aradhana”
-1969 “Do Raaste”
-1970 “Safar”
-1970 “Kati Patang”
-1970 “Aan Milo Sajna”
-1971 “Mehboob Ki Mehndi”
-1971 “Dushman”
-1971 “Anand”
-1972 “Amar Prem”
-1973 “Daag: A Poem of Love”
He was the First Hero in our childhood days seen in bollywood films. ‘Hathi Mere Sathi’ was a big hit those days. His smile seemed to be God’s smile to us. May his soul rest in peace.
I am so shocked after hearing this news on TV. That the first super star of bollywood expired. I could’t able to atend the clinic. He is living alive in our hearts.