People across Pakistan on Wedne-sday mourned the death of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, with Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf describing him as a “great actor” and others taking to social networking websites to pay tribute to the romantic hero. In a special message, Prime Minister Ashraf conveyed his condolences at the death of Khanna. He said Khanna was “a great actor whose contribution to the field of films and arts would be long remembered.”
Ashraf said Khanna had a “large fan following across the borders and captivated audiences with his excellent acting skills.” He said he shared the grief of the bereaved family. Most TV news channels led their bulletins with extensive reports on Khanna’s death in Mumbai at the age of 69 after a prolonged illness. The reports featured songs and clips from Khanna’s many hit films, which were equally popular across the border in Pakistan.
Geo News channel aired a nearly hour-long tribute to Khanna — including contributions from actors, filmmakers and musicians — within hours of the death of the superstar.