But few producers had the confidence to let a major film ride on his brawny shoulders. Designed as a launch pad for Sunil's brother, Som Dutt, Man Ka Meet, ironically, made stars of its moon-faced heroine Leena Chandarvarkar and its tall and hunky anti-hero, Vinod Khanna.Īs a villain whose handsome face hid ugly designs and deeds, Vinod was lapped up by the audience. After all, a few years earlier, he had already worked the rare alchemy that let him manage the difficult crossover from 'villain' to 'hero.'Ī student of Mumbai's elite Sydenham college, he found acting more exciting than his family business and signed on Sunil Dutt's home production Man Ka Meet (1968). People should have learnt to expect the unexpected from Vinod Khanna. Nonchalantly, he determinedly embarked on a quest for spiritual fulfillment. He shocked filmdom and the public by announcing his retirement. After a long string of hits in 1977-1978, Vinod was Amitabh Bachchan's direct competitor in the superstar sweepstakes. Actors Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt, Esha Deol also remembered Vinod Khanna.Vinod Khanna is possibly the only male star in the Hindi film industry who forsook fame at the height of success. Anupam Kher, Varun Dhawan and filmmaker Karan Johar were among others who tweeted. Love you, miss you." Both Shatrughan Sinha and Vinod Khanna were BJP leaders. RIP." Shatrughan Sinha, who starred with Vinod Khanna in Mere Apne, tweeted: "Right from films to politics, Vinod Khanna and I sailed together. My heartfelt condolences to the family.- Rajinikanth April 27, 2017Īctor Rishi Kapoor remembered his Amar Akbar Anthony and Chandini co-star, and tweeted: " Will miss you Amar. His funeral was held at a crematorium in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, which was attended by AmitabH Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. "Veteran actor and Member of Parliament Mr Vinod Khanna, who was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital breathed his last at 11.20 am due to advanced bladder carcinoma," read a statement.
The hospital released a statement saying that Mr Khanna died due to bladder cancer. (sic)" Vinod Khanna was taken to HN Reliance Foundation and Research Centre on March 31. Superstar Rajinikanth, who has worked with Mr Khanna in films like Khoon Ka Karz and Farishtay, tweeted: "My dear friend Vinod Khanna. Veteran actor Vinod Khanna died in Mumbai on Thursday morning and celebrities on Twitter have reacted with grief. Vinod Khanna died on Thursday after a battle with bladder cancer.'My dear friend Vinod Khanna, will miss you,' tweeted Rajiniknath.Vinod Khanna and Rajinikanth co-starred in Khoon Ka Karz, Farishtay.
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