Rajesh Khanna's live-in partner Anita Advani out of Aashirwad

Mumbai: She may have been allegedly asked by Rajesh Khanna’s son-in-law Akshay Kumar to get off the late actor’s hearse, since it was meant to be ‘only for family’, but Anita Advani minces no words when she states she will be very much present at his chautha.

Anita, who claims she had been living-in with the veteran actor since the past 10 years in his bungalow Aashirwad, rues the fact that Khanna’s family didn’t even allow her to be present during the last rites. Speaking to us, the lady could not hold back her tears as she said, “I will be going for his chautha for sure.” Khanna’s chautha is scheduled to be held today at a suburban luxury hotel.

A member from Anita’s family tells us, "Anitaji is not keeping well at all. She cries the entire day. She is not even having food or water; she only keeps on chanting God’s name. Right now, she is staying with her sister in Grant Road and her family members feel whatever is happening with her, she didn’t deserve it."

Braving the rain, thousand of fans gathered at Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna's home to be part of their icon's funeral procession.
Fans hold a photograph of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna during his funeral in Mumbai, July 19, 2012.(AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
Actress Dimple Kapadia, the wife of late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, left, along with her daughter Rinke Khanna, second from left and son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar, background left, pay their respects during Khanna's funeral in Mumbai.
His body, in a transparent casket, was placed on a mini-truck decorated with white flowers.
Amitabh Bachchan who worked with Rajesh Khanna in many films was also seen at his funeral. He was accompanied by his son Abhishek.
Filmmaker and Akshay Kumar's close friend Sajid Khan.
Rajesh Khanna fans outside the Vile Parle cremetorium.
Akshay Kumar was with Rajesh Khanna when he made his last public appearance on June 20, 2012.
While talking to the media after Rajesh Khanna's demise Akshay said, "He has gone to a nice and heavenly place, we are happy about that. I hope everybody who is watching this can just say a small little prayer for him."
Teary eyed Akshay Kumar with Rajesh Khanna's body.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kuamr during his father-in-law Rajesh Khanna's funeral.
Rajesh Khanna was last seen in a TV commercial for Havells fans earlier this year.
The legend's final journey started around 10 a.m. from his residence Aashirwad in Bandra.
Filmmaker Karan Johar surrounded with policemen at the funeral.
Rajesh Khanna's wife Dimple with her younger daughter Rinkie.
Rajesh Khanna's fans during his funeral procession in Mumbai.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, center and his son actor Abhishek Bachchan, center right, walk through a sea of fans and mourners to attend the funeral of Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai, July 19, 2012.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, center and his son actor Abhishek Bachchan, center right, walk through a sea of fans and mourners to attend the funeral of Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai, July 19, 2012.
Akshay Kumar with his son Aarav during the funeral.
Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan trying to make it to the crematorium.
Bollywood actor Raj Babbar at the funeral.
The procession started from his Bandra residence and went through Carter Road, Turner Road and SV Road before reaching the crematorium.
The original plan was to have a longer procession, but due to rain it was kept short, but it didn't deter his fans, who gathered in huge numbers.
The crush of fans at the venue led to a stampede-like situation.
A smiling poster of Rajesh Khanna adorns the hearse as people throng the funeral procession.
People brave the downpour to pay their last homage to the star.
The frenzy was perhaps just what the Bollywood's first superstar had been missing all these years.
Eager fans jostle for a last look at the star.
Police trying to control the crowd during the funeral procession in Mumbai.
Police had to resort to lathicharge as the situation was going out of control.
Fans surround the mini-truck carrying Rajesh Khanna's body.
A sea of fans turned up for the funeral of Rajesh Khanna.
Family members accompany the body of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna in a truck during his funeral in Mumbai.
A police officer tries to control the crowd with a stick during the funeral of Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai.
Actress Dimple Kapadia, left, grieves during the funeral of her husband Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna in Mumbai.