70-year-old veteran actor and politician, Vinod Khanna took his last breath today at 6 AM at the Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. The yesteryears’ superstar was hospitalised since last one month. Mr Khanna was suffering from bladder cancer.
He was born on October 6th, 1946 in Peshawar Pakistan. A few days back a photo of the veteran actor from his hospital room came out in media. He was looking emaciated and frail in that photograph.
The image went viral on the internet and caused public concerns about his health. Though, at that time his sons, Akshay and Rahul told the media that he is improving and will be fine soon.
Several industry figures, politicians, and admirers paid respects on Twitter
This is the picture of him I want to keep in my head. RIP #VinodKhanna https://t.co/4wK6Q16OWl
— Atul Khatri (@one_by_two) April 27, 2017
Will miss you Amar. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WC0zt71R4J
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 27, 2017
Sad to hear about the demise of #VinodKhanna ?❤️ Sending lots of love and prayers to his family…
— Evelyn Sharma (@evelyn_sharma) 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
Unbelievable loss. Deepest condolences on the passing away of a wonderful man and such a jubilant being #VinodKhanna ji.
RIP. pic.twitter.com/jkx0m2cOJa— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 27, 2017
27April 2009 we lost #FerozKhan & 27April 2017 his Qurbani, Dayavan partner, #VinodKhanna .True legends.. Very sad news #ripvinodkhanna ???
— Sophie Choudry (@Sophie_Choudry) April 27, 2017
Sad to know that veteran actor and one of the most handsome personality in film industry #VinodKhanna is no more.May his soul rest in peace.
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) April 27, 2017
Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors #VinodKhanna ji.
Om Shanti !— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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
Saddened to learn about demise of vibrant actor and dynamic politician #VinodKhanna. May his soul rests in peace. pic.twitter.com/r9lsA6vDJa
— Birender Singh (@ChBirenderSingh) April 27, 2017
RIP Vinod uncle: a legend on & off the screen. So many fond memories. Heartfelt condolences to Akshaye, @R_Khanna & the family#VinodKhanna
— Milind Deora (@milinddeora) April 27, 2017
My prayers for the departed soul of #VinodKhanna .He was a https://t.co/mkNsLIuJR5 of my all time favourites.Handsome in real terms.
— Sudhir Chaudhary (@sudhirchaudhary) April 27, 2017
An official statement is still awaited from Vinod Khanna’s family about his demise. He was the reigning superstar of Bollywood in the 80’s, and he will always remain one of the most beloved superstars of the country. Rest in peace!