Vinod Khanna dies at 70: Reactions from friends, colleagues, admirers pour in
Vinod Khanna died at 70 due on Thursday. Reactions from industry figures, politicians and admirers poured in.
bollywood Updated: Apr 27, 2017 12:43 IST
Hindustan Times
Veteran star and politician Vinod Khanna died at 70 on Thursday. He was said to be suffering from cancer.
The actor was hospitalised in the first week of April due to severe dehydration but was later said to be stable and responding positively to treatment.
Khanna, who was a sitting Bharatiya Janata Party member of the Lok Sabha from the Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab, was admitted to Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Girgaon, Mumbai.
The actor, often called one of the most handsome men in the industry, featured in films like Mere Apne, Insaaf and Amar, Akbar, Anthony. He was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s Dilwale. He had 146 credits as an actor, according to IMDb.
Several industry figures, politicians, and admirers paid respects on Twitter
We have lost the Handsome Hero the Versatile #VinodKhanna...... .RIP Sir....@R_Khanna pic.twitter.com/clWzqLTlno
— Dr. Rahat Indori (@rahatindori) April 27, 2017
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
R.I.P #VinodKhanna sir. You will always be in our hearts💐
— Namish Taneja (@namishtaneja) April 27, 2017
Vinod khanna is no more May the God Almighty bless his soul n peace to his family...no one can win over death...RIP #VinodKhanna Sir
— Wajid Khan (@wajidkhan7) April 27, 2017
Vinod khanna sir gave heroism a whole new meaning.legend gone.may ur soul rest in peace.#VinodKhanna .🙏
— Arjun Bijlani (@Thearjunbijlani) April 27, 2017
Will miss you Amar. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WC0zt71R4J
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) 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
Unbelievable loss. Deepest condolences on the passing away of a wonderful man and such a jubilant being #VinodKhanna ji.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 27, 2017
RIP. pic.twitter.com/jkx0m2cOJa
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
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 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
So Sad to hear the loss of #VinodKhanna Sir .. RIP ... Regrets and deep condolences to the family !
— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) 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
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
Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors #VinodKhanna ji.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 27, 2017
Om Shanti !
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
Very sad to know that #VinodKhanna (70) passed away due to cancer. He was hospitalised a few days back.
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) April 27, 2017
#RIP #VinodKhanna - friend , colleague n gentleman 🙏🏻😢
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar (@rajeev_mp) April 27, 2017
Heartfelt condolences on sad demise of #VinodKhanna. An actor, a politician, a saint and a humble soul. #RIP
— Kuldeep Bishnoi (@bishnoikuldeep) 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
First Published: Apr 27, 2017 12:26 IST