New Delhi:
Yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khannawas today admitted to a city hospital, two days after hereassuringly waved to fans from the balcony of his residenceto dispel concerns about his failing health.
The 69-year-old actor's wife Dimple Kapadia said he was"exhausted and a little weak", while doctors refused todivulge details of his ailment.
"Yes, Khanna has been admitted to our hospital," said asenior doctor at Bandra's Lilavati Hospital.
"He is exhausted and a little weak so for better care wehave brought him to the hospital," Dimple, who is continuouslyby his side, said.
Scores of worried fans, who lined up outside his house'Aashirwad' on Carter Road in Bandra on Thursday after anotherof his health scares, had heaved a sigh of relief when heemerged on the balcony flanked by his wife and actorson-in-law Akshay Kumar.
Though looking frail, a bearded Khanna, attired in acrisp Kurta and sporting black shades, repeatedly flashed theV sign with a smile.
This was after media reports emerged that he had stoppedtaking food for 3-4 days. Akshay had rubbished reports ofKhanna being unwell and said he was "hearty and healthy".
In April too, the actor was admitted to Lilavati hospitalafter he complained of uneasiness and exhaustion.
The actor was hailed as India's first superstar after 15consecutive solo superhits between 1969 and 1972 includingAradhana, Haathi Mere Saathi, Anand and Amar Prem.
He was recently seen appearing in his first televisionad, directed by filmmaker R Balki, for Havell's fan.
Khanna married Dimple in 1973 and has two daughters fromthe marriage. The two split in 1984 and thereafter livedseparately, but did not complete divorce proceedings.
Their elder daughter Twinkle, actor-turned-interiordecorator, is married to Akshay and younger daughter Rinke,also a former actor, has wed a London-based investment banker.
The 69-year-old actor's wife Dimple Kapadia said he was"exhausted and a little weak", while doctors refused todivulge details of his ailment.
"Yes, Khanna has been admitted to our hospital," said asenior doctor at Bandra's Lilavati Hospital.
"He is exhausted and a little weak so for better care wehave brought him to the hospital," Dimple, who is continuouslyby his side, said.
Scores of worried fans, who lined up outside his house'Aashirwad' on Carter Road in Bandra on Thursday after anotherof his health scares, had heaved a sigh of relief when heemerged on the balcony flanked by his wife and actorson-in-law Akshay Kumar.
Though looking frail, a bearded Khanna, attired in acrisp Kurta and sporting black shades, repeatedly flashed theV sign with a smile.
This was after media reports emerged that he had stoppedtaking food for 3-4 days. Akshay had rubbished reports ofKhanna being unwell and said he was "hearty and healthy".
In April too, the actor was admitted to Lilavati hospitalafter he complained of uneasiness and exhaustion.
The actor was hailed as India's first superstar after 15consecutive solo superhits between 1969 and 1972 includingAradhana, Haathi Mere Saathi, Anand and Amar Prem.
He was recently seen appearing in his first televisionad, directed by filmmaker R Balki, for Havell's fan.
Khanna married Dimple in 1973 and has two daughters fromthe marriage. The two split in 1984 and thereafter livedseparately, but did not complete divorce proceedings.
Their elder daughter Twinkle, actor-turned-interiordecorator, is married to Akshay and younger daughter Rinke,also a former actor, has wed a London-based investment banker.
