Veteran Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna breathed his last at 11:20 am on April 27. He was suffering from advanced bladder carcinoma (bladder cancer). In his illustrious film career that spanned over five decades, he featured in more than 100 films including ‘Mere Apne‘, ‘Insaaf‘ and ‘Amar, Akbar, Anthony’.
He was being treated at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Girgaon, Mumbai. Few days back his picture with wife and son went viral on the social media, he was looking extremely weak in it
A hospital source said, “Doctors and family were expecting a recovery but somehow his condition escalated and he succumbed today afternoon”.
On March 31 Vinod Khanna was hospitalised due to “severe dehydration” in H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.
Vinod Khanna was a Bharatiya Janata Party leader and a sitting member of the Lok Sabha from the Gurdaspur constituency in Punjab.
Veteran actor & MP Vinod Khanna breathed his last at 11.20 am due to advanced bladder carcinoma: Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 27, 2017
Khanna was born on October 6, 1946, in Peshawar to Kamla and Kishanchand Khanna. From 1971 to 1985, Khanna was married to Geetanjali and has two sons with her Rahul Khanna and Akshaye Khanna. He later to Kavita with whom he has two children, Sakshi and Shraddha.
Union Minister Smriti Irani who also acted with the actor in TV serial ‘Mere Apne’ took to twitter to condole his death.
Television star Vinod Khanna, Smriti Irani in tv serial MERE APNE. Express archive photo
Condolences on sad demise of veteran actor & BJP MP Shri #VinodKhanna ji, may God render peace to the departed soul & solace to his family.
Here’s how politicians are reacting:
Heartfelt condolences on. the passing away of Shri Vinod Khanna, a highly talented and acclaimed actor & MP
# PresidentMukherjee— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) April 27, 2017
Will always remember Vinod Khanna as a popular actor, dedicated leader & a wonderful human. Pained by his demise. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 27, 2017
My condolences to his loved ones and prayers so that his soul rests in peace. Vinod ji will truly be missed. Om Shanti !
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 27, 2017
Heard about the sad demise of Vinod Khannaji. Kind, considerate, a legend in his own right. Had the honour of producing a series with him.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 27, 2017
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 27, 2017
Shri Vinod Khanna had an illustrious career in films and politics. He carved a special place in the hearts of millions of Indians. 1/2
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 27, 2017
With the demise of Vinod Khannaji the people of India have lost a fabulous actor and sensitive politician. May his soul rest in peace. 2/2
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 27, 2017
Deeply saddened by the demise of BJP leader and veteran actor, Shri Vinod Khanna. Heartfelt condolences to his family and fans.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 27, 2017
Sad to know about demise of fellow parliamentarian & a great actor Shri @VinodKhanna. May God give strength to his family to bear this loss pic.twitter.com/M5HRAX8uWM
— Maheish Girri (@MaheishGirri) April 27, 2017
Heartfelt condolences on sad demise of BJP MP & veteran actor #VinodKhanna ji. My prayers for the departed soul and solace to his family. pic.twitter.com/Aopss6jYQq
— Ram Kripal Yadav (@ramkripalmp) April 27, 2017
My heartfelt condolences on the demise of great actor and #BJP MP Shri #VinodKhanna ji. May his soul rest in peace.
— Radha Mohan Singh (@RadhamohanBJP) April 27, 2017
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