The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of Thespian Rajesh Khanna. The Prime Minister in his condolence message to daughter Twinkle Khanna recalled the fame of Rajesh Khanna saying that his popularity as a romantic hero in the 1960s and 1970s is a part of our film folklore.
He was called the first Superstar of the Indian cinema and his popularity as a romantic hero in the 1960s and 1970s is a part of our film folklore . His legacy will live on in the form of the numerous entertaining and acclaimed films that he leaves behind. The powerful roles he essayed in classics like Anand, Aradhana, Kati Patnag and Amar Prem stand testimony to his artistic genius.
Rajesh Khanna was also a colleague in the Congress Party and was a member of the Lok Sabha in the early nineties.
In the passing away of Shri Rajesh Khanna the Indian film industry has lost one of its most successful and most charming heroes.
On this sad occasion, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and Shri Khanna‘s countless fans and admirers. I pray for peace of the departed soul.” The funeral will be performed tomorrow.
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