Vinod Khanna… will miss you dear friend: Bollywood celebs grieve their loss

The entire film fraternity including Rishi Kapoor, Subhash Ghai, Asha Bhosle and Akshay Kumar are shocked and saddened by the demise of the legendary actor Vinod Khanna.

By: Express Web Desk

New Delhi | Updated: April 27, 2017 04:42 PM IST

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Vinod Khanna, the actor who entertained the audiences in more than 100 films over the years, passed away this morning. The actor was reportedly suffering from cancer for a long time and was admitted to the hospital a few days back after he complained of discomfort. His picture from the hospital left fans of the Amar Akbar Anthony actor devastated.

As the news of Vinod Khanna’s death came out, the entire film fraternity was shocked and saddened by the demise of the legendary actor. While Rajinikanth wrote that he will miss “dear friend Vinod Khanna”, Rishi Kapoor changed his display picture to the one with his ‘Amar’. He wrote, “Will miss you Amar. RIP.”

Vinod Khanna’s contemporary Shatrughan Sinha wrote, “Right from films to politics, Vinod Khanna & I sailed together and he leaves behind an entire generation & more of fans, admirers… friends, well wishers & loved ones grieving after him.” The two appeared in the classic Mere Apne.

Sharing her deep grief singer Asha Bhosle wrote, “Very sad to hear about Vinod Khannaji. A decent man and a star till the very end. My condolences to his family.” Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit also expressed his feeling on his social media account as he wrote, “We will always remember you as one of the most handsome, subtle actors of the Indian Film Industry. You will be missed.#VinodKhanna Sahab!”

Akshay Kumar also tweeted his thoughts, “Sad to hear about the passing away of the most handsome charming & talented #VinodKhanna. You will always be remembered sir. RIP.”

Here are all others who condoled the death of Vinod Khanna who once gave a tough competition to his contemporary Amitabh Bachchan.

https://twitter.com/mangeshkarlata/status/857512247966527489

https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/857492186262155264

— Ritesh Sidhwani (@ritesh_sid) April 27, 2017

Filmmaker Subhash Ghai in a statement said, “I met him last year at convocation of Whistling Woods film school when he was honoured with a maestro award by students for his outstanding contribution. A real handsome man on and off screen both. Celebrated his life with love n dignity n compassion for others n in service to his nation as a MP.”

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