Summary The first death anniversary of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna is being observed today.
MUMBAI (Agencies) - A statue of late Rajesh Khanna, considered Bollywood s original "superstar", will be unveiled in Mumbai today (Thursday) on his first death anniversary.
Rajesh Khanna, fondly known as Kaka in the film fraternity, began his career with ‘Aakhri Khat’ in 1966 and in a career spanning five decades, he became a superstar like no other with hits like ‘Aradhana’, ‘Do Raaste’, ‘Safar’ and ‘Anand’.
Khanna, the first superstar of Indian cinema who gave 15 consecutive solo hit films during his golden period from 1969-72, a record that remains unbroken till today.
The 69-year-old actor passed away on July 18 2012, at his residence ‘Aashirwaad’ in Mumbai after being critically ill.
