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A pedestrian walks past murals of Indian Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan (L) and the late Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai on May 3, 2013. India's movie industry toasted its 100th birthday May 3 with the release of two films celebrating its humble origins in the silent era and the influence of glamorous modern-day Bollywood. A pedestrian walks past murals of I
strongMumbai:/strong Rajesh Khanna's actress wife Dimple Kapadia has moved the Bombay High Court for quashing a case of domestic violence filed against her and family by a woman claiming to have been in a live-in relationship with the late superstar. Anita Advani, in her complaint against Kapadia and others, has claimed she was driven out of Khanna's Bandra bungalow 'Ashirwad' after his death and sought maintenance from the actor's estate. In her petition, Kapadia has contended that she was the legally wedded wife of Khanna and as such no other woman can claim share in the wealth left behind by her husband. [caption id=attachment_542014 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai:/strong Rajesh Khanna'
strongMumbai/strong: Late superstar Rajesh Khanna's last film emRiyasat/em will first be shown to the actor's family members, before being screened for the press, says director Ashok Tyagi. I am going to show Kakaji's (Rajesh Khanna's) last film to his family members first. It's worth a watch and I am sure they will love the film. I'm planning to show his last film to his family members including Dimple Kapadia, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and Rinki Khanna, Tyagi told emIANS./em [caption id=attachment_526432 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai/strong: Late superstar
strongMumbai:/strong Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna's last film emRiyasat/em, which he shot for before he died July 18, will release in theatres Dec 28, a day before his 70th birth anniversary, director Ashok Tyagi says. The late superstar has a prominent role in the movie. It is almost ready, but Tyagi wants to release the film on Rajesh Khanna's birth anniversary. [caption id=attachment_473355 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai:/strong Veteran actor
strongNew Delhi/strong: Rajesh Khanna's classic movies emAradhana/em and emHaathi Mere Saathi/em emerged as the late superstar's most popular films among online users during the month of July, when he breathed his last. Rajesh Khanna died July 18 after battling health problems. [caption id=attachment_409398 align=alignleft width=380 strongNew Delhi/strong: Rajesh Khan
Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Bollywood, had reportedly made a will just a few weeks before his death. According to the will, the actor has not left anything for his estranged wife Dimple Kapadia and neither has he left any share for his long-time live-in partner, Anita Advani. [caption id=attachment_398270 align=alignleft width=380 Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar
Indian artist Ranjit Dahiya works on a mural of Bollywood star Rajesh Khanna as part of Bollywood Art Project (BAP) in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. One of India s first superstars, Khanna died last week of undisclosed causes at age 69.BAP is an urban public art project that aims to transform the walls in Mumbai into a living memorial to Bollywood to commemorate 100 years of Hindi cinema. Indian artist Ranjit Dahiya works o
Indian Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia attends a prayer function in memory of late actor Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai on July 21, 2012. Khanna, popularly known as the 'first superstar' of Bollywood and the Hindi film industry's biggest heart-throb in his day, died on July 18 after months of illness. He was 69. Indian Bollywood actress Neha Dhupi
Well-wishers light candles in front of a portrait of late Indian Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna during a prayer meet in Mumbai on July 21, 2012. Khanna, popularly known as the 'first superstar' of Bollywood and the Hindi film industry's biggest heart-throb in his day, died on July 18 after months of illness. He was 69. Well-wishers light candles in front
strongPune/strong: Whenever actor Rajesh Khanna, who gave haunting performances that propelled him to his legendary superstardom, died on screen, his mother used to curse the directors for the scenes that she could not bear to watch. What is it they are showing in these movies? I cannot watch it, she used to say to her close friends, baring a mother's soul that bled even knowing the make believe dimension of the celluloid world. [caption id=attachment_385653 align=alignleft width=380 strongPune/strong: Whenever actor R
strongMumbai:/strong Late superstar Rajesh Khanna's bungalow will reportedly be converted into a museum as per his daughters' wish. [caption id=attachment_384097 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai:/strong Late superstar
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, center and his son actor Abhishek Bachchan, center right, walk through a sea of fans and mourners to attend the funeral of Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Khanna, whose success as a romantic lead in scores of Indian movies made him Bollywood's first superstar, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachcha
Akshay Kumar (2nd R), Bollywood star and son-in-law of actor Rajesh Khanna, removes the cover of the casket containing Khanna's body outside the venue of his funeral in Mumbai July 19, 2012. Thousands of mourners, including Bollywood stars, gathered on Thursday for the funeral of Khanna, braving heavy rains and traffic jams in Mumbai. Known for his shy smile and flamboyant looks, Khanna was often referred to as Bollywood's first real superstar, someone who had a fanatical fan base among women, thanks to the many romantic hits in which he starred during the 1970s. The 69-year-old actor died of an undisclosed illness on Wednesday, plunging his fans into grief and prompting glowing tributes from the Indian film industry. Akshay Kumar (2nd R), Bollywood sta
The body of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna is carried on a truck during his funeral procession in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Khanna, whose success as a romantic lead in scores of Indian movies made him Bollywood's first superstar, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. The body of Bollywood superstar Raj
Fans hold a photograph of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna during his funeral in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Khanna, whose success as a romantic lead in scores of Indian movies made him Bollywood's first superstar, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. Fans hold a photograph of Bollywood
People fall on the ground as policemen try to control the crowd during the funeral of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Khanna, whose success as a romantic lead in scores of Indian movies made him Bollywood's first superstar, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. People fall on the ground as police
Indian Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia (3rd L) travels in a float bearing the coffin of her husband Rajesh Khanna, during a procession to the crematorium in Mumbai on July 19, 2012. Thousands of mourners thronged the streets of Mumbai under heavy monsoon rain to bid farewell and catch a final glimpse of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, who was cremated on July 19. Indian Bollywood actress Dimple Kap
A truck transporting the mortal remains of late Indian Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna makes its way to the crematorium in Mumbai on July 19, 2012. Thousands of mourners thronged the streets of Mumbai under heavy monsoon rain to bid farewell and catch a final glimpse of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, who was cremated on July 19. A truck transporting the mortal rem
Actress Dimple Kapadia, the wife of late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, left, along with her daughter Rinke Khanna, second from left and son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar, background left, pay their respects during Khanna's funeral in Mumbai, India, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Khanna, whose success as a romantic lead in scores of Indian movies made him Bollywood's first superstar, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. Actress Dimple Kapadia, the wife of
Fans of Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna hold umbrellas in the rain, outside the venue of his funeral in Mumbai July 19, 2012. Thousands of mourners, including Bollywood stars, gathered on Thursday for the funeral of Khanna, braving heavy rains and traffic jams in Mumbai. Known for his shy smile and flamboyant looks, Khanna was often referred to as Bollywood's first real superstar, someone who had a fanatical fan base among women, thanks to the many romantic hits in which he starred during the 1970s. The 69-year-old actor died of an undisclosed illness on Wednesday, plunging his fans into grief and prompting glowing tributes from the Indian film industry. Fans of Bollywood actor Rajesh Khan
Indian kitemaker Jagmohan Kanojia (C) displays a kite adorned with images of Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna in Amritsar on July 19, 2012. Khanna, popularly known as the 'first superstar' of Bollywood and the Hindi film industry's biggest heart-throb in his day, died on July 18 after months of illness. He was 69. Indian kitemaker Jagmohan Kanojia
strong11.50 am:/strong Rajesh Khanna's nine-year-old grandson Aarav lit his pyre at the Vile Parle cremetorium. Aarav lit the pyre and Akshay Kumar (Rajesh Khanna's son-in-law) assisted him, the late superstar's close friend Vijay Zaveri told emIANS/em. Akshay Kumar is married to Rajesh Khanna and Dimple's daughter Twinkle Khanna. strong11.35 am:/strong Superstar Rajesh Khanna's body has been cremated in Vile Parle. Rajesh Khanna's last words were, Time ho gaya hai, pack up. Amitabh Bachchan wrote in his blog that a close functionary told him Rajesh's last words in a choked voice on Wednesday when he gone to condole the death of India's first superstar at his home Ashirwad. a href=http://bit.ly/MtBRdC[Read More/a.] strong10. 55 am/strong: Rajesh Khanna's body reaches Vile Parle, Mumbai where the cremation ceremony will take place. Celebrities and thousands of fans were part of the funeral procession. The road was cordoned off with policemen all over, leading to huge traffic jam in the area, extending till Juhu. Remembering the superstar, Film Director Shekhar Kapur tweeted, Worshipped on his way up n humiliated on his way down, Rajesh Khanna's life was as tragic as it was dramatic. Bollywood lyricist strong/strongJaved Akhtar tweeted,strong/strong Rajesh Khanna was a golden handshake given by changing times to the romantic era of Indian cinema in early seventies. strong10.35 am:/strong According to reports, Akshay Kumar's son, Aarav will light the fire. Akshay Kumar is married to Rajesh Khanna's elder daughter Twinkle Khanna. Aarav is Rajesh Khanna's grandson. strong10.21 am/strong: The legend's final journey has begun from his residence Aashirwad in Bandra. His body, in a transparent casket, was placed on a mini-truck decorated with white flowers. The funeral procession began from his residence - Aashirwad and will head from Carter Road to SV road in Santacruz. The last rites will take place at the Vile Parle cremetorium at 11:30 am. [caption id=attachment_382795 align=alignleft width=380 strong11.50 am:/strong Rajesh Khann
Rajesh Khanna knew when he was a superstar but also realised when he was a spent force, and according to Mahesh Bhatt once candidly admitted that it was on one birthday he came to know how far he had fallen. I remember asking him once a question: when did it dawned you that you are a spent force, that best years are behind you? He took a painful pause and he said, Mahesh one day the flowers stopped coming. Aashirwad (Rajesh Khanna's bungalow in suburban Bandra) used to have truckload of flowers on my birthday. And one day there were no flowers, Bhatt told CNN IBN. Anybody who had the power to reflect on that painful moment, perhaps can materialize the entire Rajesh Khanna narrative and realise that there wasn't to be a resurrection, and that the tragedy is a part of his person, the director said. [caption id=attachment_382625 align=alignleft width=380 Rajesh Khanna knew when he was a su
Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's romance is legend, never mind the ups and downs the couple weathered in their time together. The undisputed king of romance, Rajesh Khanna died a married man - married to his wife, Dimple, who he'd married just as soon as he'd met the teenaged beauty. Here's a list of lesser known things about the most talked about romance and subsequent wedding in film history: [caption id=attachment_382320 align=alignleft width=380 Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's
Police (in yellow) control fans who are gathered outside the residence of Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna after hearing the news of his death in Mumbai July 18, 2012. Khanna, one of the Indian film industry's first home-grown screen idols, died on Wednesday morning, his family said. Khanna, 69, had been in and out of hospital over the past month as a result of an undisclosed illness. He died at his residence in suburban Mumbai, his son-in-law and actor Akshay Kumar told reporters. The funeral will be held on Thursday. Police (in yellow) control fans who
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar (R) son-in-law of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna arrives to speak with media in Mumbai on July 18, 2012. Khanna, often referred to as the 'first superstar' of Bollywood and the Hindi film industry's biggest heart-throb in his day, died after months of being unwell at 69.AFP PHOTO/ STR. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar (R) so
Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna poses with his Lifetime Acheivement award at the 10th International Indian Film Academy in Macau in this June 13, 2009 file photo. Khanna, one of the Indian film industry's first home-grown screen idols, died on the morning of July 18, 2012, his family said. Khanna, 69, had been in and out of hospital over the past month as a result of an undisclosed illness. He died at his residence in suburban Mumbai, his son-in-law and actor Akshay Kumar told reporters. Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna poses
Fans of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna gather outside his residence in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Khanna, the first Hindi film actor to gain superstar status in Indian films, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. Fans of Bollywood superstar Rajesh
Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna's son-in-law and actor Akshay Kumar, center, arrives to speak to the media in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Khanna, the first Hindi film actor to gain superstar status in Indian films, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 69. Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna's
Rajesh Khanna, who passed away today at age 69, was known among his adoring fans for his songs and for his dialogues delivered in a style that he made his own. The first superstar of Bollywood, Khanna had numerous fans mouthing his dialogues across the country as they attempted to emulate the heartthrob. [caption id=attachment_381670 align=alignleft width=380 Rajesh Khanna, who passed away toda