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From Villain to Romantic Hero: The Story of Bollywood Icon Vinod Khanna
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News18•07-10-2026, 13:51
From Villain to Romantic Hero: The Story of Bollywood Icon Vinod Khanna
- •Vinod Khanna started his Bollywood career as a villain in the 1968 film Man Ka Meet.
- •His striking physical presence and handsome face often overshadowed the main heroes of his films.
- •Director Gulzar recognized his potential and cast him as a romantic lead in the 1971 film Mere Apne.
- •By the 1970s, he established himself as a top-tier superstar alongside actors like Amitabh Bachchan.
Key Questions Answered
Vinod Khanna entered Bollywood playing a negative character in the 1968 film ‘Man Ka Meet’.
Director Gulzar recognized Vinod Khanna's romantic talent and cast him as the hero in his 1971 directorial debut film ‘Mere Apne’.
Vinod Khanna worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan in several prominent films, including ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’, ‘Parvarish’, and ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar’.
