Original superstar Rajesh Khanna's funeral procession has begun. The body of Kaka was taken out from his house Aashirwad in Mumbai at around am today. To have a final glimpse of the star, who is no more, scores of people awaiting outside the legendary actor's house broke the barricades and rushed towards the body as tears rolled down their cheeks along with the rain water. Not caring the heavy downpour, Rajesh Khanna's fans stood outside his residence.

The body was decided to be taken out when all the film personalities, who were expected to have a last look at superstar, arrived at Aashirwad ten minutes before 10 am. The funeral procession of Kaka is going on. He will be cremated at 11 am. Rajesh Khanna passed away on Wednesday at his residence in Mumbai. The entire film fraternity paid respects to the hero.

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(AW Phani)
Rajesh Khanna, funeral