Remembering India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna on his death anniversary (In Pics)

Rajesh Khanna, who made his Bollywood debut in the year 1966 with Aakhri Khat, died of cancer in July 2012. Rajesh Khanna was the star of hit films like Aradhana, Anand, Kati Patang and Safar among many others

It was his unique combination of impeccable acting, grace and style which made him a star. 

Rajesh Khanna portrayed all his roles with ease and was a favourite of both critics and movie lovers.

Rajesh Khanna was the first Bollywood actor for whom the term 'superstar' was coined. With the blockbuster success of his film Aradhana, critics called him the first superstar of Indian cinema.

Rajesh Khanna was the first Bollywood actor for whom the term 'superstar' was coined. With the blockbuster success of his film Aradhana, critics called him the first superstar of Indian cinema.

In his career spanning more than 3 decades, Rajesh Khanna has done just around 20 films as two-hero projects and was a solo lead in all his other 100 plus films