Vinod Khanna was one of the prominent actors of Hindi cinema, particularly known for his work during the 1970s and 1980s. He began his film career playing supporting and villainous roles before establishing himself as a leading actor. Some of his notable films include Mere Apne, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Achanak, Amar Akbar Anthony, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Qurbani, Dayavan and Chandni.
Khanna was also known for his collaborations with leading actors of his era, including Amitabh Bachchan. His performances in multi-starrer films helped establish him as one of the major Hindi film stars of his generation.Vinod Khanna was born on 6 October 1946 in Peshawar. Following the Partition of India, his family moved to Mumbai. He studied at St. Mary's School and later attended Sydenham College, Mumbai, where he completed his education in commerce.
He entered the Hindi film industry in 1968, when actor Sunil Dutt offered him a role in Man Ka Meet. He initially appeared as a villain and supporting actor, but performances in films such as Mere Apne and Achanak brought him wider recognition.
During the 1970s, Khanna became a successful leading man and appeared in several commercially and critically recognized films. His notable work included Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Amar Akbar Anthony, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and Qurbani. He became one of the highest-paid actors of his period.
In 1982, Khanna temporarily stepped away from the film industry and spent several years associated with the Osho movement in the United States. He returned to Hindi cinema in the late 1980s and continued acting in films and television.
Alongside his film career, Vinod Khanna entered public life and became a politician. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1997 and was elected to the Lok Sabha from Gurdaspur, Punjab, beginning his parliamentary career in 1998.
Vinod Khanna died on 27 April 2017 in Mumbai at the age of 70. His death was reported by Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, which stated that he had been suffering from advanced bladder carcinoma. Birth Date: 6 October 1946 Birth Place: Peshawar, British India (now Pakistan) Profession: Actor, Film Producer, Television Actor, Politician Genres: Hindi Cinema, Drama, Action, Romance, Crime Years Active: 1968–2015 Death Date: 27 April 2017