Rajesh Khanna Dead: India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna died yesterday in the afternoon at his residence in Mumbai. He had been battling prolonged illness since a while now. Rajesh Khanna appeared in 163 feature films and gave various hits like Kati Patang, Safar, Ittefaq, Aradhana, Anand, Amar Prem, Aan Milo Sajna and many more.

B-Town celebs expressed their grief and condolences on twitter.

Shah Rukh Khan: To live with intention & walk to the edge. Play with abandon, choose with no regret. Smile & made us do the same.Sir,u defined our era.RIP. Mom & me use to sit & watch Mr.Khanna's films back to back.Whenever life felt tough u made us feel how love could change it all. will miss u

Madhuri Dixit-Nene: Another of Hindi cinema's giants passes, Rajesh Khanna. Our sincere condolences to his family. We will miss him dearly.

Shahid Kapoor: RIP to the 1st king of romance ...... Rajesh khanna ......

Sonam Kapoor: Rip rajesh khanna

Bipasha Basu: Loss of a Superstar!Iconic Actor!RIP Rajesh Khanna!

Shilpa Shetty: Jus heard the sad news,heartfelt condolences & prayers 2 the family 2 cope with this irreparable loss,R.I.P Rajesh Khanna,a Superstar always

Mahesh Bhatt: When we lose a loved one, something within us dies. Our generation loved Rajesh Khanna. Today a bit of us dies with this enigmatic star.

Karan Johar: the magic...the mannerism...the mania of RAJESH KHANNA is inscribed in every archive of indian cinema...forever....RIP SIR!!!

Sonu Sood: RIP Rajesh Khanna Sir..Was lucky to meet him few months back at an award show.The only Super Star.

Farah Khan: Just hrd the saddest news.the 1st Superstar of india is no more.bt the legend that was Rajesh khanna will live eternally thru his films.

Genelia D'souza: R.I.P Rajesh Khannaji

Madhur Bhandarkar: The epitome of superstardom is no more amongst us. There was none, there is none & there won't be any like you kakaji. You will be missed.

Siddharth: Superstar Rajesh Khanna has left us:( so many films, songs and memories...r.i.p sir.

Anupam Kher: Rajesh Khanna gave us a crash course in Romance. He introduced us to a special twinkle in the eye that made us feel good about ourselves.RIP. Rajesh Khanna taught us how to smile. He added dignity to our concept of Romance. His songs made us forget our daily struggles of life.