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Rajesh Khanna put to rest
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Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna made his final journey before he was cremated in Mumbai. The actor was carried by his near and dear ones.
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Fans of Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna hold umbrellas in the rain, outside the venue of his funeral in Mumbai on July 19, 2012.
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Indian kitemaker Jagmohan Kanojia displays a kite adorned with images of Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna in Amritsar on July 19, 2012.
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Thousands of mourners, including Bollywood stars, gathered on Thursday for Rajesh Khanna's funeral, braving heavy rains and traffic jams in Mumbai.
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Rajesh Khanna's wife Dimple Kapadia and daughter Rinke Khanna stand by his coffin.
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The 69-year-old actor died of an undisclosed illness on Wednesday, plunging his fans into grief and prompting glowing tributes from the Indian film industry.
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Dimple Kapadia (L) travels in a float bearing the coffin of her husband Rajesh Khanna, during a procession to the crematorium in Mumbai on July 19, 2012.
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Thousands of mourners thronged the streets of Mumbai under heavy monsoon rain to bid farewell and catch a final glimpse of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, who was cremated on July 19.
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Rajesh Khanna's son-in-law Akshay Kumar and wife Dimple Kapadia were by his side in his final journey.
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Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were also present for the last rites of Rajesh Khanna.
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One last glimpse of Bollywood's superstar before he was cremated.
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Known for his shy smile and flamboyant looks, Rajesh Khanna was often referred to as Bollywood's first real superstar, someone who had a fanatical lovers among women, thanks to the many romantic hits in which he starred during the 1970s.
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Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Salman Khan, Randhir Kapoor and many others visited Rajesh Khanna's residence to offer condolence to his family.
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Actor Abhishek Bachchan also accompanied his father Amitabh.
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Actor Randhir Kapoor also went to Rajesh Khanna's house to pay his respects.
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Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna are still remembered for their memorable performance in Anand together.
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Rajesh Khanna's son-in-law and actor Akshay Kumar broke the news to the media.
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Rajesh Khanna's co-star Amitabh Bachchan (fondly called Babu Moshai) arrives outside the superstar's house in Mumbai.
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Actor Rishi Kapoor arrives at Rajesh Khanna's residence.
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Shabana Azmi stands outside Rajesh Khanna's house in Mumbai.
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Producer Yash Chopra also paid homage to the superstar.
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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid a late visit to the actor's residence.
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Salman Khan surrounded by a crowd outside Rajesh Khanna's house.
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