Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/10/1946 |
| Age | 70 years (died on 27, Apr, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province, British India (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) |
| Date of Death | 27/04/2017 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Vinod Khanna was an Indian actor, film producer, and politician who became one of the most prominent figures in Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. He emerged as a leading action hero and box-office magnet, rivaling Amitabh Bachchan's dominance during his peak years. Born in Peshawar to a Punjabi Hindu family, his family relocated to Mumbai during the partition of India. Khanna made his film debut in 1968 and initially appeared in supporting and antagonistic roles before establishing himself as a leading man. In the 1990s, he ventured into politics, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and serving as a Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur constituency multiple times, as well as serving as Minister of State for External Affairs. In his later career, he earned acclaim for his portrayals of fatherly figures in highly successful films. He passed away on 27 April 2017 after battling cancer. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 88 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Sydenham College, Delhi |
| Degree | Degree in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | 13/C Elpallazo, Little Gibbs Road, Malabar Hills, Mumbai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Amrita Singh, Actress |
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| Marriage Date | 15/05/1990 (with Kavita Daftary) |
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Family
| Father | Kishanchand Khanna (Textiles Businessman) |
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| Mother | Kamla Khanna |
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Career
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| Total Films | 145 films |
Favourites
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| Film | Mughal-E-Azam (1960) |
| Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinod Khanna used to smoke but no longer does. | |
| 2. Vinod Khanna does not drink alcohol. | |
| 3. Khanna was born into a Punjabi family and migrated from Peshawar to Mumbai during the partition. | |
| 4. Initially aspiring to be an engineer, his father enrolled him in a commerce college to join the family textile business. | |
| 5. Khanna found his interest in theater during college, where he met and fell in love with Gitanjali. | |
| 6. After a brief courtship, Khanna and Gitanjali decided to marry once they found employment. | |
| 7. Khanna's father was initially against his acting aspirations, but eventually relented after his mother's intervention. | |
| 8. Shortly after his debut film's release, Khanna received 15 film offers. | |
| 9. In 1982, Khanna left his acting career to follow spiritual guru Osho, becoming his disciple in the United States. | |
| 10. Upon returning to India, Khanna resumed his acting career after his divorce from Gitanjali. | |
| 11. Khanna's successful film "Qurbani" was originally offered to Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 12. Sanjay Dutt's debut film "Rocky" was first offered to Vinod Khanna. | |
| 13. Despite strong competition, Khanna became the second highest-paid actor from 1987 to 1994. | |
| 14. In July 2002, Khanna was appointed as the Union Minister for culture and tourism. | |
| 15. He was hospitalized at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center in Mumbai on 2 April 2017 for severe dehydration before his death. |