Known as the fist king of romance, Khanna epitomised a range of emotions — from melancholy to romance, with a rich bouquet of lilting songs and made his on screen characters immortal. He was a style icon of the seventies. The trademark tilt of his head, a glint in his eyes, the mischievous wink, unique dance style made a thousand female hearts flutter, he made men imitate his distinct dress style of ‘guru kurtas and gurkha topi’.

Khanna will be remembered as a romantic hero by the masses and the mandarins. He lived his life to the fullest. His demise has created a void that will be difficult to fill. He will live in the hearts of millions of his fans for years to come.