Condolences poured in from several parts of the country with leaders of various political parties terming Khanna's death as an irreparable loss for the country, especially the film fraternity.
In her condolence message, the President said Khanna was a legendary actor and in his death the country had lost a versatile showman.
The 69-year-old actor breathed his last at his Mumbai residence today. He was ailing for the past few months.
Mouring Khanna's death, the Prime Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the actor's family members and his countless fans and admirers.
Expressing deep sorrow and grief at Khanna's demise, Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed her condolences to the bereaved family.
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar condoled the death of Khanna hailing him as a legendary actor.
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Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni said Khanna would forever remain the super hero of Indian film industry.
"He was a living force in the film world and has left a long and rich legacy of film tradition. Language was no barrier. His films were seen all over the country," she said.
Plans by the I&B Ministry to hold a retrospective of Rajesh Khanna in the presence of the superstar had failed due to his sudden demise, Soni said.
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah, and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla also expressed grief at Khanna's death. MORE