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Vinod Khanna
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- Born 6 October 1946
- Place of Birth Peshawar
- Occupation Film Actor, Politician, Film Producer, Television Actor
- Spouse Geetanjali Taleyar Khanna (1971“Â1985), Kavita Daftary (1990)
- Education Delhi Public School Society, Sydenham College, Delhi Public School
- Years active 1968-2015
- Children Rahul Khanna, Akshaye Khanna, Sakshi Khanna, Shraddha Khanna
Related Other Pages:
- Guns Of Banaras,
- Mere Apne
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ABOUT Vinod Khanna
Vinod Khanna: A Life in Film and Politics Vinod Khanna (1946-2017), a prominent figure in Indian cinema and politics, left an indelible mark on both spheres. His career spanned decades, showcasing his versatility as an actor and his commitment to public service. Initially gaining recognition for his roles as an "angry young man" in films like Mere Apne and as a compelling antagonist in Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Khanna's breakthrough came with the crime drama Achanak, based on the Nanavati case. This established him as a formidable presence on screen. He achieved widespread popularity, earning two Filmfare Awards and becoming a style icon, often dubbed the "Sexy Sanyasi" for his blend of rugged charm and spiritual leanings. At the height of his career in 1982, Khanna took a five-year sabbatical to pursue spiritual enlightenment under Osho Rajneesh. His return to acting saw him embrace character roles, notably portraying fathers in successful films such as Wanted, Dabangg, and Dabangg 2. This marked a transition to mature, nuanced performances that resonated with audiences. Beyond his film career, Khanna served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Gurdaspur (1998-2009, 2014-2017) and held ministerial positions in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, including Minister for Culture and Tourism and Minister of State for External Affairs. Posthumously, he was awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2018, India's highest cinematic honour, a fitting tribute to his enduring contribution to Indian cinema. His legacy encompasses not only his iconic screen presence, but also his significant political career.
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VINOD KHANNA NEWS
Shatrughan Sinha felt Gulzar favoured Vinod Khanna in Mere Apne, refused to attend premiere: 'At the cost of the film...'
April 27, 2023 12:31 pm
Vinod Khanna and Shatrughan Sinha had a hit on their hands with Gulzar's Mere Apne, but Sinha did not appreciate how he was treated in the film.
When Yash Chopra 'went through a phase of insecurity' before Chandni's release, was asked, 'Have you gone mad?'
April 21, 2023 4:47 pm
Yash Chopra was going through some self-doubt when he made the 1989 film Chandni and packed some action scenes into it, even though it did not need any.
Gulzar's Achanak is what Akshay Kumar's Rustom would have been if it didn't take the easy way out
January 25, 2023 9:54 am
In Gulzar's 1973 film Achanak, an army officer murders his cheating wife and her lover but then we start questioning how this relationship even disintegrated.
Revisiting Feroz Khan's Qurbani: The stylish blockbuster in which the actor put in everything he had
September 25, 2022 8:21 am
Qurbani, which released in 1980, not only starred Feroz Khan, but was also directed, produced and edited by the late Bollywood star.
Gulzar's Mere Apne talks about the epidemic of loneliness that swallows people of all ages
September 10, 2022 8:13 am
In the last five decades, a lot of discourse around Mere Apne has discussed the film's political stance. But the film also spoke about the epidemic that has swallowed our society and everyone living in it -- loneliness.
Vinod Khanna: The actor who gave Amitabh Bachchan a run for his money
October 08, 2021 8:31 am
On Vinod Khanna's 75th birth anniversary, here's a throwback to the 1970s when he and Amitabh Bachchan were at the top of their game. While it was played as a competition between the two, Big B and Khanna had a different relationship.
When Vinod Khanna spoke about leaving films and family for Osho: 'Everybody has to travel alone'
April 28, 2021 8:32 am
Vinod Khan passed away on April 27, 2017, after battling bladder cancer for years. Today, on his fourth death anniversary, we revisit his tryst with Osho and what Akshaye Khanna said about his father's decision of leaving films at the peak of his career.
Dharmendra, Jeetendra and Vinod Khanna's The Burning Train remake in the works
March 11, 2020 1:15 pm
The Burning Train starred Vinod Khanna, Dharmendra, Parveen Babi, Jeetendra, Neetu Kapoor, Hema Malini, Vinod Mehra and Danny Denzongpa. It was directed by Ravi Chopra.
Guns of Banaras a tribute to Vinod Khanna: Director Sekhar Suri
February 27, 2020 8:15 pm
Guns of Banaras, which also stars Karan Nath, Zarina Wahab and Shilpa Shirodkar, marks Vinod Khanna’s last project. The actor passed away in April 2017 aged 70.
Beyond star craze, demand for infrastructure from MP: Send us to Pakistan if you can’t give us a bridge
May 01, 2019 6:47 am
Unemployment, pitiable condition of roads, lack of adequate health facilities, and industry, are some of the issues that find an echo in this border constituency instead of nationalist jingoism.
