Rajesh Khanna :Last journey begins


Rajesh Khanna
Hundreds of fans gathered up to bid adieu to yesterday superstar Rajesh Khanna on Thursday as he began his final journey from his residence in suburban Bandra.
The funeral procession of Khanna began from his bungalow 'Aashirwad' on Carter Road at around 10am with the fans gathered to pay their last homage to the ever star.
His body is being taken to the Pawan Hans crematorium in an open truck, wrapped with white flowers.
The body of the superstar, resting in a glass coffin, was accompanied by son-in-law and actor Akshay Kumar, seperated wife Dimple Kapadia and his younger daughter Rinkie Khanna by his side atop the vehicle, lined by huge black and white photographs of the actor, on both sides.
Media persons also gathered outside his house to bid farewell even as the road was cordoned off with policemen all over, leading to huge traffic jam in the area.
Source close to the actor said that the 69-year-old actor passed away yesterday at his residence due to liver infection.
The superstar is fondly known as 'kaka' to millions will forever be remembered as the "King of Romance", who ruled the hearts of many especially women, as they worshiped him, married his photographs and waited late night outside the hotel rooms just to catch a glimpse of him.

News reported by AR for News Vision online news blog

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