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Thank you for giving Rajesh Khanna dignified farewell: Akshay Kumar

Akshay,44,along with his son Aarav performed the last rites of Khanna,who passed on Wednesday morning.

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Actor Akshay Kumar has thanked his for giving his father-in-law Rajesh Khanna a “dignified funeral that he deserved”.

Akshay,44,along with his son Aarav performed the last rites of Khanna,who passed on Wednesday morning. He was 69.

“I always wanted to witness my father-in-law’s superstar stardom during his hay days,thanks to you all I did,giving him a dignified funeral that he deserved. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

“Thank you everyone for your kindness and sympathy during our time of loss. Your thoughtfulness at this time of great sorrow is truly a comfort. Knowing you all are here helps,” Kumar posted on his Twitter page.

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