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Fans often admire their hero or heroine and often wish to meet their idol in their lifetime. However, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan have a massive female fan following during their prime.
Fans often admire their hero or heroine and often wish to meet their idol in their lifetime. However, Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan have a massive female fan following during their prime.
However, this particular actor is on a whole nother level. Only one fan, he captivated actresses and often outshone even these two superstars in terms of charm and stardom. Soon he became one of the most admired heroes of his time.
The actor we are talking about is none other than Vinod Khanna. He was born on 6 October 1946. He was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest cinematic award, at the 65th National Film Awards.
Vinod was also a notable political figure, serving as a Member of Parliament. He held ministerial positions in the Government of India, including Minister for Culture and Tourism and Minister of State for External Affairs under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Vinod Khanna's film career took off with Sunil Dutt's Man Ka Jeet, but it was his impactful performance in Mera Gaon Mera Desh that catapulted him to stardom. This success was followed by notable films like Mere Apne, Achanak, and Imtihaan, cementing his position in the industry.
Interestingly, very few know that Vinod Khanna’s father was against his decision to enter films. However, he defied his father’s wishes and followed his passion, becoming one of the most successful actors of his time.
Vinod Khanna was often seen as a strong rival to Amitabh Bachchan, and their on-screen collaborations in several hit films sparked frequent comparisons between the two from both audiences and critics.
In the peak of his career, he took a leave for five years from film and was immersed in Osho’s devotion. In 2017, the veteran actor was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He passed away on April 27, after suffering from severe dehydration.`