{"id":16475,"date":"2017-04-28T18:54:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-29T01:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/?p=16475"},"modified":"2017-04-28T18:54:24","modified_gmt":"2017-04-29T01:54:24","slug":"remebering-vinod-khanna-the-handsome-star-who-never-got-his-due","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/remebering-vinod-khanna-the-handsome-star-who-never-got-his-due\/","title":{"rendered":"Remebering Vinod Khanna: The Handsome Star Who Never Got His Due"},"content":{"rendered":"

File photo of Bollywood actor and BJP MP Vinod Khanna who passed away, April 27, at a hospital in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 70. (Press Trust of India)<\/em><\/p>\n

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@siliconeer #siliconeer #Bollywood @Bollywood #vinodkhanna #tribute \u2013 He was a villain to begin with but ended up as a hero with a legion of fans swooning over his good looks. Yet, Vinod Khanna, who once abandoned fame for a set of saffron robes, perhaps never got his due.<\/p>\n

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For almost five decades, Vinod Khanna ruled the Hindi film world with his lush sideburns and dimpled chin, despite an active career in politics that began in 1997.<\/p>\n

As his death at 70, from bladder cancer, was announced in a Mumbai hospital, April 27, friends and fans stressed that it had brought an era to an end.<\/p>\n

He was a hero who was overshadowed by a bigger star. In several films, Khanna acted with Amitabh Bachchan, and while the pair was a great success, the angry young man that Bachchan became synonymous with often stole the show.<\/p>\n

Khanna and Bachchan, despite the competition, starred in blockbusters such as \u201cAmar Akbar Anthony,\u201d \u201cParvarish,\u201d \u201cReshma Aur Shera,\u201d \u201cMuqaddar Ka Sikandar,\u201d \u201cZameer,\u201d \u201cHera Pheri\u201d and \u201cKhoon Paseena.\u201d But Bachchan was the undisputed hero; Khanna, always the second man.<\/p>\n

His debut in Hindi cinema, too, was in the form of a supporting role. It was another would-be MP, also from Punjab, who gave Khanna his first break.<\/p>\n

Sunil Dutt, it is said, was struck by Khanna\u2019s good looks and signed him up as a villain in his production \u201cMann Ka Meet\u201d in 1968.<\/p>\n

He continued to play villainous and supportive roles in his initial years with films such as \u201cPurab Aur Paschim,\u201d \u201cAan Milo Sajna,\u201d \u201cSachaa Jhutha\u201d and \u201cMera Gaon Mera Desh.\u201d<\/p>\n

Khanna, however, first made a mark as Shyam in Gulzar\u2019s 1971 film \u201cMere Apne,\u201d where he stood out as a disillusioned young man.<\/p>\n

He got his first break as a hero in \u201cHum Tum Aur Woh\u201d (1971). A great many films followed including hits such as \u201cElaan\u201d and \u201cMera Gaon Mera Desh.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Khanna shocked his fans when, at the height of his career, he left Bollywood to follow his spiritual guru, Osho Rajneesh, to Oregon in the United States in 1982.<\/p>\n

Although married with two children, Akshaye and Rahul (both of whom are actors) he left his wife, Geetanjali, and the sons, to be with Rajneesh. The marriage ended in divorce in 1985.<\/p>\n

The actor returned to cinema five years later, and it did not take him long to reclaim his position in the industry. A string of hits followed including \u201cInsaaf,\u201d and \u201cDayavan\u201d with Madhuri Dixit.<\/p>\n

In 1990, he married again to Kavita, with whom, he had a son, Sakshi, and a daughter, Shraddha.<\/p>\n

The actor, who was born in a Punjabi family of textile merchants in Peshawar in 1946, chose Punjab to make his political debut in 1997 when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.<\/p>\n

He fought and won from Gurdaspur in Punjab a seat that he lost only once in 2009 but won again in the 2014 general elections.<\/p>\n

In 2002, Atal Bihari Vajpayee made him his Culture and Tourism minister. He was later given the External Affairs portfolio.<\/p>\n

Till the very end, Khanna was active in Bollywood. His last few memorable screen outings were in Salman Khan\u2019s \u201cDabangg\u201d series and Shah Rukh Khan\u2019s \u201cDilwale\u201d in 2015.<\/p>\n

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File photo of Bollywood actor and BJP MP Vinod Khanna who passed away, April 27, at a hospital in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 70. (Press Trust of India)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Celebrities remember Bollywood\u2019s \u2018Amar\u2019 Vinod Khanna<\/b><\/p>\n

Remembering him as the coolest and the most charismatic star of Indian cinema, Vinod Khanna\u2019s friends and colleagues such as Rishi Kapoor, Rajinikanth, Shatrughan Sinha, Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt paid tributes to the actor and called his death the end of an era.<\/p>\n

Rishi, who played the actor\u2019s younger brother in hit film \u201cAmar Akbar Anthony,\u201d thanked Khanna for always being by his side.<\/p>\n

\u201cWill miss you Amar. RIP. Remembering the good times with you, Vinod. Thank you for being my friend,\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n

Superstar Rajinikanth posted, \u201cMy dear friend Vinod Khanna… Will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Khanna\u2019s contemporary Shatrughan Sinha described his death as a personal loss.<\/p>\n

\u201cVinod Khanna was a greatly admired personality. It\u2019s a personal and emotional loss for me as we have been very close and journeyed together in films as well as in politics,\u201d Sinha who worked with Khanna in hits like \u201cMere Apne\u201d and \u201cDo Yaar,\u201d told PTI.<\/p>\n

Dutt remembered watching Khanna\u2019s films as a child and called his death a big loss.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is saddening to hear of the demise of Vinod Khanna ji. I have watched him as a child and throughout my life I was always fascinated by his style and charisma.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was always a thorough gentleman. A big loss to the fraternity. He is and always will be family to the Dutts. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to Kavita bhabhi, Akshaye, Rahul and Sakshi,\u201d Dutt said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cVinod Khanna ji, one of the best talents in the film industry, is no more. I am deeply saddened by the news. His demise is a big loss to the film industry. May his soul rest in peace,\u201d singer Lata Mangeshkar tweeted.<\/p>\n

Akshay Kumar called Khanna\u2019s demise \u201can end of an era.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSad to learn about the passing away of #VinodKhanna Sir, one of the most charismatic actors… Truly an end of an era. Condolences to the family (sic),\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n

\u201cRIP Vinod Khanna. It\u2019s a sad sad day… Condolences to each member of the family,\u201d actress Shabana Azmi said.<\/p>\n

Khanna\u2019s \u201cDayavan\u201d and \u201cZameen\u201d co-star Madhuri Dixit tweeted, \u201cRIP Vinod Khanna-ji. The world has lost another talented soul. You will live on in our memories. Our sincerest condolences to his family (sic).\u201d<\/p>\n

Filmmaker Karan Johar wrote, \u201cHis screen presence is unparallelled even today… His super star swag is what we grew up on… RIP #VinodKhanna… Thoughts and prayers…\u201d<\/p>\n

Veteran singer Asha Bhosle said, \u201cVery sad to hear about Vinod Khannaji. A decent man and a star till the very end. My condolences to his family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Actor Varun Dhawan, who worked with Khanna in his last film \u201cDilwale,\u201d wrote, \u201c#Vinodkhanna will always remain the coolest and most good looking actor to grace the Indian screens. The industry has lost a legend today.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYour charisma and charm will always be unmatchable…<\/p>\n

Will miss your flamboyant walk. #VinodKhanna,\u201d Manoj Bajpayee tweeted.<\/p>\n

Calling Khanna a magnetic person, actor Anupam Kher posted, \u201cHe was kind, affectionate and helpful. Loved his panther like walk. Will remember #VinodKhanna ji for his larger than life performances and his graciousness. There are very few people like him. Will miss you Sir (sic).\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDeeply saddened on Vinod Khannaji passing away. Our condolences to the family & prayers that his soul rests in eternal peace,\u201d actress Sridevi, who worked with Khanna in \u201cChandni,\u201d said.<\/p>\n

Actor-director Ajay Devgn shared a picture of Khanna and wrote, \u201cThey don\u2019t make them like that anymore. RIP Vinod Sir.\u201d<\/p>\n

Actor Sonu Sood, who worked with Khanna in \u201cDabangg,\u201d said, \u201cWas blessed to share screen space with the legend. Will miss you sir. Rip#VinodKhannaji.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anushka Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Sonakshi Sinha, Arshad Warsi, filmmaker Kunal Kohli and CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani also paid their tributes to Khanna.<\/p>\n

Besides film stars, several sports personalities expressed their sorrow on Khanna\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote, \u201cDeeply saddened to hear about the loss of legendary actor #VinodKhanna ji. My condolences to the family. RIP.\u201d<\/p>\n

Virender Sehwag posted, \u201cHeartfelt condolences on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors #VinodKhanna ji. Om Shanti! (sic).\u201d<\/p>\n

Boxer Vijender Singh tweeted, \u201cRest in peace #VinodKhanna Saab big fan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vinod Khanna\u2019s 10 Most Memorable Roles<\/b><\/p>\n

In a career spanning five decades, Vinod Khanna starred in over 140 films.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s looking back at 10 of his most memorable performances in Hindi cinema\u2014<\/p>\n

Mera Gaon Mera Desh<\/i> (1971) –<\/b> Considered to be one of his breakthrough roles, the film saw Khanna portray a negative role of a ruthless dacoit Jabbar Singh. One his dialogues from the movie\u2014\u201cJabbar Singh ne sirf do hi baatein seekhi hai.<\/p>\n

Ek mauke ka faayda uthana aur apne dushman ka naam aur nishaan mita dena\u201d is still a favorite among his fans.<\/p>\n

Mere Apne<\/i> (1971) –<\/b> In Gulzar\u2019s first directorial venture, Khanna played the role of a gang leader, who often gets into fights with another gang leader, played by Shatrughan Sinha. But finds solace in the grandmother-like embrace of Meena Kumari\u2019s character. Khanna stood out with his performance of a disillusioned young man in the movie.<\/p>\n

Achanak<\/i> (1973) –<\/b> In the film, loosely based on the controversial real-life K.M. Nanavati murder case in 1958, Khanna played an army man who kills his wife for having an extramarital affair with his best friend.<\/p>\n

Imtihan<\/i> (1974) –<\/b> Khanna portrayed the role of an idealist man, Pramod who leaves his rich father\u2019s house and takes up the job as a history lecturer at a college. Things go awry for Pramod when the college chairman\u2019s daughter and student, Rita falsely accuses him of sexual harassment.<\/p>\n

Hera Pheri<\/i> (1976) –<\/b> Directed by Prakash Mehra, Khanna played best friends and partner-in-crime to Amitabh Bachchan in the film. The rock-solid relationship of the two is questioned when Bachchan\u2019s character discovers Khanna\u2019s father may be his father\u2019s murderer.<\/p>\n

Amar Akbar Anthony<\/i> (1977) –<\/b> Directed by Manmohan Desai, Khanna played the eldest son of Nirupama Roy\u2019s character, who goes missing along with his two younger brothers, played by Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapooor. He is raised as a Hindu and grows up to become an honest police officer Amar Khanna.<\/p>\n

Parvarish<\/i> (1977) –<\/b> The film is based on the theme that upbringing plays an important role in nurturing one\u2019s character rather than blood relations. Khanna played the role of Kishen, the son of an honest policeman, who strays for a while only to find his way back home.<\/p>\n

In this film, Khanna shared screen space with Bachchan, whose character, the son of a dacoit, is raised by Khanna\u2019s father and grows up to be an honest cop.<\/p>\n

Qurbani<\/i> (1980) –<\/b> In this film, Khanna, who starred alongside Feroz Khan, played the role of a thief. It was one of his major hits just before he left the film industry to join his spiritual guru Osho Rajneesh in the U.S. Incidentally, Feroz also died on April 27, 2009.<\/p>\n

Lekin…<\/i> (1991) – <\/b>After being stereotyped in the roles of cops and goons, Khanna starred in an interesting role in Gulzar\u2019s \u201cLekin,\u201d a ghost story. Khanna played a government official who comes across a friendly spirit and plays an important role in fulfilling her purpose.<\/p>\n

Dabangg<\/i> (2010) –<\/b> He played a stubborn step-father to Salman Khan\u2019s cop in the movie. The film\u2019s most pivotal emotional moments revolve around their troubled relationship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

File photo of Bollywood actor and BJP MP Vinod Khanna who passed away, April 27, at a hospital in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was 70. (Press Trust of India) @siliconeer #siliconeer #Bollywood @Bollywood #vinodkhanna #tribute \u2013 He was a villain to begin with but ended up as a hero with a legion of…<\/p>\n

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