NEW DELHI, India (NNN-Bernama) -- Yesteryear Bollywood superstar, Rajesh Khanna, has died at the age of 69 in Mumbai.
Indian media reported that the actor suffered from cancer.
Rajesh Khanna, who was married to "Bobby" heroin Dimple Kapadia had appeared in more than 160 films, including hits such as Kati Patang, Aaradhana, Andaz, Haathi Mere Saathi and Amar Prem.
Khanna and his ex-wife, Dimple had two daughters, Twinkle Khanna, who is married to actor Akshay Kumar, and Rinke Khanna, who is married to a businessman, Sameer Saran.
The BBC made a film on him, titled 'Bombay Superstar' in 1974. A textbook prescribed by Bombay University contains an essay, 'The Charisma of Rajesh Khanna'.--NNN-BERNAMA
Meanwhile United News of India reports:
Rajesh Khanna Is Dead
MUMBAI, India (NNN-UNI) -- Bollywood's most popular superstar Rajesh Khanna died at his residence in suburban Bandra after battling a prolonged illness. He was 69.
The actor passed away at 1320 hrs this afternoon, family sources said.
His condition had been deteriorating since April when he stopped eating and had complained of weakness.
He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital twice in the past month and was re-admitted there last week and was discharged on Monday. -- NNN-UNI
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