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Rajesh Khanna’s health improving, likely to be released soon

Jun 28, 2012

Mumbai: Rajesh Khanna,who is undergoing treatment in Lilavati Hospital for the past six days, will be released in a day or two, his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia said Thursday.

“Rajesh Khanna is much better now. He will be released from hospital in a day or two. He is doing much better now,” she told IANS.

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Rajesh Khanna was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra on Saturday.

The 69-year-old has been battling health issues for quite some time. In April, he had been admitted to the hospital when he had complained of weakness and was discharged in three to four days.

Bollywoood’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna, fondly called ‘Kaka’ by his fans, became a hit with his 1969 blockbusters “Aaradhana” and Do Raaste. He has also featured in other hits like “Kati Patang“, Aan Milo Sajna and Daag.

He currently features in Havell’s fan ad campaign – Havells Fans Forever.

Rajesh Khanna married Dimple in 1973 and separated in 1984. They have two daughters – Twinkle and Rinke.

His elder daughter Twinkle is married to Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and Rinke is married to investment banker Samir Saran.

IANS

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