Rajesh Khanna passes away

Hindi film industrys first superstar Rajesh Khanna, who has been ill for the past few months, died this afternoon. The 69-year-old veteran actor is survived by two daughters -- Twinkle and Rinke -- and estranged wife Dimple Kapadia. While Akshay Kumar, son-in-law of the actor, has returned from abroad, all other family members and relatives of Khanna have also gathered at his Bandra house, which has been cordoned off by police officials. The actor, who was born on December 29, 1942, had debuted in Bollywood with Aakhri Khat in 1966.