This Article is From Jul 18, 2013

Akshay Kumar: To Mr Rajesh Khanna, they make very few like you

Akshay Kumar: To Mr Rajesh Khanna, they make very few like you

Akshay Kumar is married to the late superstar's elder daughter Twinkle

Highlights

  • Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar remembers his father-in-law Rajesh Khanna on his first death anniversary today (July 18, 2013) and says that legends like him are not born every day.
  • Rajesh Khanna passed away on July 18, 2012 following prolonged illness. He was 69. Akshay is married to the late superstar and Dimple Kapadia's elder daughter Twinkle.
  • "It's been a year today, yet the loss is still so fresh. I don't quite think any of us have accepted my father-in-law's devastating departure... To Mr Rajesh Khanna, they make very few like you, you are a father, a Legend & a very treasured man, who will never be forgotten," the 45-year-old wrote on his Facebook page.
  • "You are in our hearts today and (you will) always (remain in our hearts). Love and eternal prayers from your entire family," he added.
  • 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 such as Aradhana, Do Raaste, Safar and Anand to name a few.
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar remembers his father-in-law Rajesh Khanna on his first death anniversary today (July 18, 2013) and says that legends like him are not born every day.

Rajesh Khanna passed away on July 18, 2012 following prolonged illness. He was 69. Akshay is married to the late superstar and Dimple Kapadia's elder daughter Twinkle.

Read: The life and times of Rajesh Khanna

"It's been a year today, yet the loss is still so fresh. I don't quite think any of us have accepted my father-in-law's devastating departure... To Mr Rajesh Khanna, they make very few like you, you are a father, a Legend & a very treasured man, who will never be forgotten," the 45-year-old wrote on his Facebook page.

"You are in our hearts today and (you will) always (remain in our hearts). Love and eternal prayers from your entire family," he added.

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 such as Aradhana, Do Raaste, Safar and Anand to name a few.

Also read: Rajesh Khanna: 10 facts only a real fan would know
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