Vinod Khanna – Biography, Facts & Life Story

Vinod Khanna Indian Actor, Producer, Politician


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Nickname Sexy Sanyasi
Gender Male
Date of Birth October 6, 1946
Real Name Vinod Khanna
Profession Actor, Producer, Politician
Nationality Indian
Date of Death April 27, 2017
Place of Death Mumbai, India
Cause of Death Bladder cancer
Birthplace Peshawar
Religion Hinduism
Zodiac Sign Libra

Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements 44-38-13 Inches
Bodytype Average
Height 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Weight 88 kg (194 lbs)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown

Vinod Khanna was one of the greatest actors Hindi cinema has produced. He was not just an actor, he had a persona of his own. He was born on 6 October 1946 in Peshawar (present-day Pakistani city). Aside from being a great Indian actor and producer, he later decided to become a politician. He became Minister of Parliament  for the Gurdaspur constituency for two periods.

A villain, a celebrity, a sanyasi and a politician, Vinod Khanna, also known as”the monk who sold his Mercedes” along with Swami Vinod Bharti, succumbed to cancer at age 70. Considered among the best looking actors in Bollywood, Khanna became famous with the audience and was featured in numerous lead roles.

While at the boarding school, he fell in love with motion films after watching Mughal-e-Azam. After graduating from Sydenham College with a commerce degree, he embarked on his film career.

Before he became popular for the cop characters, Khanna, who’s famous for his distinct style and character, made quite an impression as a scowling dacait in several flicks. Legend has it that when Sunil Dutt saw Vinod Khanna for the first time, he was fascinated with the young guy because he was from Peshawar (current day-Pakistan). Dutt made a decision to launch Khanna along with his younger brother Sunil Dutt in their own home production Person ka Meet (1968).

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Vinod Khanna Education

Qualification: Degree in Commerce

School: St. Mary’s School, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s High School, Fort, Mumbai
Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, Delhi
Barnes School, Deolali, Nashik

College: Sydenham College, Delhi

Vinod Khanna Career

Profession: Actor, Producer, Politician

Known For: Qurbani (1980)

Debut:

Debut Film: Man Ka Meet (1969)

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Political: Vinod Khanna joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) in 1997 and was elected from the Gurdaspur constituency in the 1998 Lok Sabha Polls.

Net Worth: USD $50 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Kishanchand Khanna (Textiles Businessman)

Mother: Kamla Khanna

Brother: Pramod Khanna

His brother Pramod Khanna

Sister: Poonam Kapur

His sister Poonam Kapur

Neena Chandhok, Beena Walia

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Kavita Daftary, Businesswoman (m.1990-present)

His second wife Kavita Khanna

No. of Children: 4

Son: Rahul Khanna

His son Rahul Khanna

Akshaye Khanna

His son Akshaye Khanna

Sakshi Khanna

His son Sakshi Khanna

Daughter: Shraddha Khanna

His daughter Shraddha Khanna

Past Relationships:

Geetanjali Khanna (m. 1971–1985)

His first wife Geetanjali Khanna

Facts You Never Knew About Vinod Khanna

  • One of the most good looking actors of his time, Vinod Khanna starred in many blockbusters of his time.
  • Vinod Khanna, who was born into a business family in 1946 in Peshawar (now in Pakistan) has appeared in approximately 141 films.
  • Vinod Khanna, who is known for his distinct style and persona, started his film career with negative roles.
  • Vinod debuted in Sunil Dutt’s 1968 film Man Ka Meet as a villain.
  • Vinod, who started his movie career by doing supporting and negative roles, also shared screen space with many big superstars of his time.
  • Vinod Khanna returned to rule the silver screen again in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Apparently, Vinod Khanna was the second highest paid Hindi actor from 1987-1994.

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FAQs

Who was Vinod Khanna?

Vinod Khanna was an Indian actor, producer, politician, born on 06 October, 1946 in Peshawar.

When did Vinod Khanna pass away?

Vinod Khanna passed away on April 27, 2017.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of Vinod Khanna’s death was Bladder cancer.

How old was Vinod Khanna at the time of death?

Vinod Khanna was 7 years old when he passed away.

How tall was Vinod Khanna?

Vinod Khanna was 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).

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