Last week the ’70s superstar of Indian cinema Rajesh Khanna fell terribly ill. He was hospitalised and till last reports came in, he was still in Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital.

His former wife Dimple Kapadia has been with him all along, taking care of him, a gesture that has been appreciated by all and sundry. Rajesh K suffered from exhaustion which caused him to fall unconscious after which he was taken to hospital.

In a related story, when actor Salman Khan went to the hospital to see Rajesh K, he was not permitted by the hospital authorities to meet the patient. Reason: Sallu mian reached there after the visiting hours.

We hope and pray that Rajesh K recuperates as soon as possible.

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