New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday condoled the death of Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna.

Khanna passed away in his Mumbai residence on Wednesday after battling with cancer. He was 69.

"The Prime Minister condoles the passing away of cinema personality, entertainer and former Member of Parliament, Shri Rajesh Khanna," tweeted the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

In his message, the PM said: "I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and countless fans and admirers of Shri Rajesh Khanna."

According to reports, the superstar's last rites will be performed at 11 am on Thursday.

Khanna gave India several memorable films that included 'Kati Patang', 'Amar Prem', 'Shehzada', 'Apna Desh', 'Mere Jeevan Saathi', 'Aap Ki Kasam', 'Ajnabee', 'Namak Haraam', 'Maha Chor', 'Karm', 'Phir Wohi Raat', 'Aanchal', 'Kudrat', 'Ashanti', 'Agar Tum Na Hote', 'Awaaz, Hum Dono' , 'Anand' and 'Alag Alag'.

Pertinently, he had 15 consecutive solo superhits between 1969 to 1971, which is still an unbroken record in Indian film history.