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Akshay Kumar hails Padma
award for Rajesh Khanna
IANS | 26-Jan 16:28 PM
Mumbai: Actor Akshay Kumar is
delighted that his father-in-law,
the late actor Rajesh Khanna,
has been posthumously
honoured with the Padma
Bhushan, India's third highest
civilian honour.
"I am really very happy. I am
obliged that the government
has recognised my father-in-
law's work. I am extremely
happy," said Akshay, who is
married to Rajesh Khanna's
elder daughter Twinkle.
The awards were announced
Friday.
Rajesh Khanna, fondly known as
Kaka, began his career with
'Aakhri Khat' in 1966. In a
career spanning five decades,
he became a superstar like no
other with hits like 'Aradhana',
'Do Raaste', 'Safar' and 'Anand'.
He passed away in July 2012
following prolonged illness. He
was 69.
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award for Rajesh Khanna
IANS | 26-Jan 16:28 PM
Mumbai: Actor Akshay Kumar is
delighted that his father-in-law,
the late actor Rajesh Khanna,
has been posthumously
honoured with the Padma
Bhushan, India's third highest
civilian honour.
"I am really very happy. I am
obliged that the government
has recognised my father-in-
law's work. I am extremely
happy," said Akshay, who is
married to Rajesh Khanna's
elder daughter Twinkle.
The awards were announced
Friday.
Rajesh Khanna, fondly known as
Kaka, began his career with
'Aakhri Khat' in 1966. In a
career spanning five decades,
he became a superstar like no
other with hits like 'Aradhana',
'Do Raaste', 'Safar' and 'Anand'.
He passed away in July 2012
following prolonged illness. He
was 69.
m.ibnlive.com/news/akshay-kumar-im-obliged-that-the-government-has-recognised-rajesh-khannas-work/317861-8-66.html
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