Vinod Khanna passes away at 70 after reports of fight against cancer; Bollywood stars, film fraternity mourn loss
Thursday, April 27, 2017 IST
Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 70 after prolonged illness. The veteran actor was hospitalised in HN Reliance Foundation and Research Centre in Girgaum on March 31 after complaining of severe dehydration. A photo of the actor was circulating the internet where he looked frail and thin which sparked rumours that he was suffering from bladder cancer. However, Khanna's sons said that their father was stable and recovering. The star reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday. The film fraternity is sending message of condolences to the actor's family and expressing the loss to the film industry. Rishi Kapoor paid tribute to him on Twitter calling him Amar for Vinod Khanna's iconic role in the movie Amar, Akbar, Antony.
Born on October 6, 1946 he has been starred in many films like Amar Akbar Anthony and The Burning Train. However, in 1982 he decided to quit the film industry in his peak years and follow his guru Osho Rajneesh. After a five year break, he returned to make hit movies like Insaaf and Satyamev Jayate. Vinod Khanna has four children - Rahul Khanna, Akshaye Khanna, Sakshi Khanna and Shraddha Khanna. Vinod Khanna acted in many top Bolywood hits in the 70s and 80s including Amar, Akbar, Antony alongside Amitabh Bachan and Rishi Kapoor, Qurbani, Hera Pheri, Hatyara.
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