Veteran Indian actor Vinod Khanna dies of cancer
Khanna had starred in more than 100 films in a career spanning over five decades.
MUMBAI (Dunya News) -Veteran Indian actor Vinod Khanna died at the age of 70 years on Thursday after battling with cancer from years.
The actor has left behind wife Kavita Khanna, sons Rahul, Akshaye and Sakshi, and daughter Shraddha Khanna.
He was admitted to Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Girgaon, Mumbai. Earlier, a picture of him went viral which showed him in an emaciated condition with his family. The actor was seen wearing hospital clothes and looked quite pale and thin.
Khanna has worked in more than 100 films and was also the sitting Bharatiya Janata Party member of the Lok Sabha from the Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab.
He made his film debut in 1968 with Mann Ka Meet, and later on went on to give remarkable performances in films like Mere Apne, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Imtihaan, Inkaar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Lahu ke Do Rang, Qurbani, Dayavaan and Jurm. The actor also appeared in a Pakistani film Godfather.
Vinod Khanna is the recipient of Filmfare award in the best supporting actor category for Haath Ki Safaai and two Lifetime Achievement Awards ---one from Filmfare in 1999 and the other from Zee in 2007.
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However; in 1980 he temporarily bid goodbye to the film industry and joined his guru Osho Rajneesh at his ashram. After five years, he returned back to films and appeared in Insaaf and Satyamev Jayate.
Alongwith his political engagements, he starred in some of the recent films such as Dabangg, Players, Dabangg 2 and was last seen in Dilwale in 2015.
Celebrities, politicians and fans of the actor took to twitter to express their condolences:
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
Shri Vinod Khanna had an illustrious career in films and politics. He carved a special place in the hearts of millions of Indians. 1/2
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 27, 2017
With the demise of Vinod Khannaji the people of India have lost a fabulous actor and sensitive politician. May his soul rest in peace. 2/2
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 27, 2017
R.I.P Vinod Khanna Sir . You will really be missed . pic.twitter.com/kJA934qxRn
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 27, 2017Will 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
Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors #VinodKhanna ji.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 27, 2017
Om Shanti !
Will miss you Amar. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WC0zt71R4J
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 27, 2017
Condolences to the family,relatives &fans of Vinod Khanna Ji. Not only the film industry but the entire nation lost lost a great personality
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) April 27, 2017
RIP #VinodKhanna sir. You were the fantasy of most women in the northern India through the 1980s. You shall be missed by one and all
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) April 27, 2017
Dear #VinodKhanna may your soul rest in peace. You were a great friend and a superb human being #RIP
— Kirti Azad (@KirtiAzadMP) 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
My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) April 27, 2017
