Let Us Remember Vinod Khanna Even After His Death With His Great Work And Journey Left For Us To Get Inspired.
Veteran actor and politician Vinod Khanna, who was the original heartthrob of Hindi films, died at the age of 70 earlier Thursday in Mumbai, after a difficult battle with cancer, he passed away at 11.20am. The funeral of the actor took place on Thursday evening amid presence of friends, family and colleagues. It’s a sad moment for us to know that one of the finest person is no more and his absence will make a much difference, surely we will miss him forever.
In his long Bollywood career, he worked in more than 100 films and entertained everyone of us with his magical performance and screen presence, and he was also an active politician, and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab.
Vinod Khanna has gave some of the biggest Bollywood hits like Mere Apne, Insaaf, Parvarish, Muqaddar Ka Siqandar, Qurbani, Dayavaan, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Chandni, The Burning Train and Amar, Akbar, Anthony and many more to say..
Vinod Khanna received the Filmfare award in the best supporting actor category for Haath Ki Safaai, and in 1999 he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, and again in 2007 he won a lifetime achievement award at the Zee Cine Awards.
Let’s read little known and unknown facts about Vinod Khanna.
1. Vinod Khanna was born in Peshawar, British India (now in Pakistan), his family moved to Bombay when India was partitioned. Born in a Punjabi family to Kamla and Kishanchand Khanna, a textiles, dyes and chemicals businessman.
2. He was one of the few actors who started his acting career with negative roles and latert came as lead hero, Vinod Khanna debuted in Sunil Dutt’s 1968 film Man Ka Meet directed by Adurthi Subba Rao, as a villain.
3. During 80’s along with the big established name like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Rajesh Khanna, Vinod Khanna was said to be one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood.
Vinod Khanna was paid more than Jeetendra in the film Insaan and more than Amitabh Bachchan in 4 films like Parvarish, Hera Pheri, Khoon Pasina, Amar Akbar Anthony. Khanna was paid more than Rishi Kapoor, Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Rajinikanth, Salman Khan in the films he did with them from 1987-1995.
4. At his peak, Vinod Khanna left the film industry to become a disciple of Osho Rajneesh and moved to ‘Rajneeshpuram’ in the US where he spent his time cleaning dishes and working as Osho’s gardener and came back to India after five long years.
5. Not many know that he has appeared in a lead role in the Pakistani film ‘Godfather’ in 2007.
6. Vinod Khanna was also called as Sexy Sanyasi after he became a devout follower of Osho Rajneesh.
7. After joining the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in 1997, proved his ability in politics too. And has won four times: 1998, 1999, 2004 & 2014 from the border district of Gurdaspur in Punjab as a BJP Lok Sabha candidate, and became the Minister of State for External Affairs in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
8. Feroz Khan, one of Vinod Khanna’s good friends who worked with him in the hit 1980 film Qurbani, also coincidentally passed away on the same date April 27 in 2009.
As the news of the actor’s death came in, his friends and colleagues shared their grief at his death. He was remembered as a man who was committed to his work and a true friend for everyone. And everyone from the industry paid condolence to the family.
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— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 27, 2017
Will always remember Vinod Khanna as a popular actor, dedicated leader & a wonderful human. Pained by his demise. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017
Will miss you Amar. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WC0zt71R4J
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 27, 2017
R.I.P Vinod Khanna Sir . You will really be missed . pic.twitter.com/kJA934qxRn
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 27, 2017
A superstar, a humble human who fully lived,loved and inspired .
A final goodby to a fine gentleman #VinodKhanna
Om Shanti
— Nana Patekar (@Realnana_G) April 27, 2017
My dear friend Vinod Khanna… will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) April 27, 2017
Sad to learn about the passing away of #VinodKhanna Sir,one of the most charismatic actors…truly end of an era.Condolences to the family??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 27, 2017
His screen presence is unparalleled even today…his super star swag is what we grew up on….RIP #VinodKhanna …thoughts and prayers….
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017
As a mark of respect to our beloved Vinod Khanna the entire team of Baahubali has decided to cancel the premiere tonight…
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017
Very sad to hear about Vinod Khannaji. A decent man and a star till the very end. My condolences to his family.
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) April 27, 2017
Vinod Khana, a brilliant actor & a handsome man, will be missed. Proud to say we were from the same school… RIP
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) April 27, 2017
A celebrated life!!!!???Rest in Peace Sir!!! Mr. Vinod Khanna 1946-2017 respect n gratitude for this journey!!! Dugga Dugga!!!
— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) April 27, 2017
Off sleep with a heavy heart
Was sitting with family rewinding every memory we have had while watching this Giant of a Man
RIP Vinod Khanna— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) April 27, 2017
Rip sir #VinodKhanna ? Strength to the family ?
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) April 27, 2017
Thoughtful gesture! #Baahubali2 premiere called off as a mark of respect for #VinodKhanna… Massive set at premiere venue being dismantled! pic.twitter.com/kJOAbuvOlS
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 27, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of legendary actor #VinodKhanna ji. My condolences to the family. RIP
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 27, 2017
Even in brief greetings he never failed 2touch ur heart. Admired n looked up to him since I ws a kid. True legend. RIP Vinod khanna
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 27, 2017
The most good looking actor in Indian cinema #VinodKhanna Your life here must have ended but not your charm! RIP
— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) April 27, 2017
Heartbreaking to know that the man who charmed the screens and our hearts, is no more. Hope you’re happy, where ever you are #VinodKhanna.. pic.twitter.com/wYlPO7xtRE
— Irrfan (@irrfank) April 27, 2017
Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Mr. Vinod Khanna. Deepest condolences to Akshaye, Rahul and the rest of the family.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 27, 2017
Strange coincidence. Friends Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan die the same day 27th April. Khan sahab passed away 27th April 2009 Bangalore.
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 27, 2017
Sad to hear about #VinodKhanna sir ! May he rest in peace ?
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) April 27, 2017
Your charisma,magnanimity, and talent will live on forever #RIP #VinodKhanna ji ? carefully carefree .. wish the world more of you ? pic.twitter.com/SIpP5fagAK
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) April 27, 2017
RIP Vinod Khanna. Thank you for the many memories!
Your contribution to Indian cinema will never be forgotten.— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 27, 2017
RiP Vinod Khanna ji. As a mark of respect to the legendry actor, premieres of Baahubali2 in Mumbai are cancelled.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 27, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the whole Khanna family… He will live on through his legacy & in our hearts… #VinodKhanna you will be missed pic.twitter.com/O9IqvJn0qL
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) April 27, 2017
An icon passes on but his legend remains in r hearts & minds! RIP #VinodKhanna ji u will be missed,Heartfelt Condolences @R_Khanna & Akshay!
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivek_oberoi) April 27, 2017
Will remember #VinodKhanna ji for his larger than life performances & his graciousness. There r very few people like him. Will miss u Sir.?
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 27, 2017
1 of the most loved,handsome & wonderful actors.Big loss.We have lost a legend today.Will always be a https://t.co/miuJHn22xR Vinod Khanna
— RIYA SOMANI (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 27, 2017
Charming. Talented. Humble… RIP #VinodKhanna… End of an era… You will be missed, Sir… Heartfelt condolences.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 27, 2017
Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors #VinodKhanna ji.
Om Shanti !— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 27, 2017
