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Veteran Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna passes away at 70
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Veteran Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna passes away at 70

The actor was reportedly battling cancer
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Updated 27 Apr, 2017

Vinod Khanna passed away after a long battle against cancer, reports Hindustan Times.

The actor was admitted to Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Girgaon, Mumbai. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones in his last days.

Khanna is known as the original heartthrob of Bollywood. From his debut in 1968 with Mann Ka Meet, he went on to become one of the biggest stars in the industry, working in productions like Amar Akbar Anthogy, Insaaf and Qurbani.

Khanna has won two Lifetime Achievement awards, one from Filmfare and the other from Zee, but that didn't mean the end of his acting career. While the actor decided to pursue politics, becoming a minister of state in the Ministry of External Affairs, he continued to work in films like Dabangg and Dilwale.

Celebrities and admirers took to Twitter to pay their respects.

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secular Apr 27, 2017 12:11pm
he was born in Pishawar.
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Khan Apr 27, 2017 12:14pm
Great actor of his era!
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Saif zulfiQar Apr 27, 2017 12:14pm
Very sad news. A very handsome, good natured and nice humanbeing has also left us. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his whole family.
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rahul1 Apr 27, 2017 12:15pm
RIP Vinod Khanna -
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Raj chaudhary Apr 27, 2017 12:20pm
The 'only' truth stares at us once again.... Every body has to go one day; though leaves one with a big vacuum.. Pray for Moksha for Vinod Khanna.
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Amit Apr 27, 2017 12:22pm
So sad to hear this news... The other day when his pic went viral he reminded me of my dad who also died of multiple myeloma an year ago.. I wished his pic was fake. sadly it was true..my dad also became so fragile just like him in his last days... I pray his soul rests in peace.
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Sheraz Ali Apr 27, 2017 12:24pm
Condolence to Vinod Khanna family and fans from his Pakistani fan! A great loss to Indian film industry.
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Changez khan Apr 27, 2017 12:28pm
OK.
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VM Apr 27, 2017 12:39pm
He was MP from our constituency (Gurdaspur). Elected 4 times. He did a lot of work in the constituency.
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Nasir Askar Apr 27, 2017 12:48pm
Condolence to his family on the death of a legend
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Ashish Nair Apr 27, 2017 12:49pm
RIP to the best looking actor of that ERA..
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Thoroughthinker Apr 27, 2017 12:49pm
@secular: Most of the top heros were from the former NWFP now KPK in pakistan. Apart from Vinod Khanna, Dalip Kumar, PrithviRaj, Raj Kapoor, Premnath, Surinder Kapoor, Amjad Khan, to name a few.
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Sanjeev Yadav Apr 27, 2017 12:59pm
RIP....a dashing man of 70s till 90s
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D.K. PAMNANI Apr 27, 2017 01:01pm
He was a handsome actor of Bollywood and was always better than Amitabh Bacchan whenever he was working opposite him together. RIP. We have lost the best Member of Parliament also.
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D.K. PAMNANI Apr 27, 2017 01:01pm
He was a handsome actor of Bollywood and was always better than Amitabh Bacchan whenever he was working opposite him together. RIP. We have lost the best Member of Parliament also.
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D.K. PAMNANI Apr 27, 2017 01:02pm
He was a handsome actor of Bollywood and was always better than Amitabh Bacchan whenever he was working opposite him together. RIP. We have lost the best Member of Parliament also.
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Saqib Apr 27, 2017 01:02pm
Deepest condolences to his family and all his fans. He had a major role in my all time favorite movie 'Najayaz'.
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bryan Apr 27, 2017 01:07pm
Yes Vinod Khanna was born in Peshawar. Three quarters of Bollywood is from today's Pakistan like Raj Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Dilip kumar, Shekar Kapoor, Gulzar, Kadar Khan, Yash Chopra, Balraj Sahani, Karan Johar's father, Om Prakash, Ramanand Sagar... many more.
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ak Apr 27, 2017 01:15pm
That hurts man. RESPECTS AND CONDOLENCES FROM PAKISTAN.
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Ashwin Apr 27, 2017 01:18pm
He was once the most charming and beloved actor. His performance in 'Rajput' and 'Qudrat' is unforgettable. Also his 'Lekin' movie is marvellous in which he tries to help a wandering soul in getting liberation, finding peace.
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Observer Apr 27, 2017 01:40pm
Great acting career that entertained millions. You have played your role and moved on. RIP.
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Dr. K B Huzen Apr 27, 2017 01:46pm
RIP Khanna Jee
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Asif Kashmiri Apr 27, 2017 01:50pm
Sad Sad news - RIP - Condolences from Kashmir Pakistan
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lalit sharma Apr 27, 2017 01:51pm
RIP .Most handsome of all time . We all miss you
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Filmy Guy Apr 27, 2017 01:55pm
Amazingly Handsome
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skumar Apr 27, 2017 01:57pm
RIP to the best looking actor , very charming and handsome. By the way he was born in peshawar
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khan Apr 27, 2017 02:02pm
Great Actor , One of my Favorite . Love from Pakistan , RIP
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Justwasif Apr 27, 2017 02:17pm
We all miss you smart guy... Very sad.. My childhood era memories...
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OmaR Apr 27, 2017 02:19pm
One of my favorite. RIP sir
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Amer Rao Apr 27, 2017 02:20pm
RIP
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Vijay Sharma Apr 27, 2017 02:22pm
Condolence to his family on his death. He was a great legend, Great loss to film industry & his fans.
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Hadi Apr 27, 2017 02:34pm
RIP Vinod Khanna - true legend of his time!
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Muneer Ahmed Apr 27, 2017 02:37pm
Legendary Hero and person
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Pakistani Apr 27, 2017 02:38pm
Great Hero... RIP...
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analyses Apr 27, 2017 02:44pm
Well who can forget "Lagi aaj Sawan main phir do jhari hay" or "Jab koi baat bigarr jaay"
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ZAHEER Apr 27, 2017 02:45pm
A very sad news Vinod Khanna was a super hero of his era where he performed with the giants of that time like Amitabh, Rishi, Shishi & Rajesh and proved that he had some guts and abilities which later made him the Bollywood star. I offer my deep condolence to the bereaved family of Vinod Khanna.
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Karachi wala Apr 27, 2017 02:55pm
First ever movies that I watched were, Amar Akbar Anthony and Sholay, From then on Vinod ji along with Dharmendra became my favorite leading men of Bollywood. Deepest condolences to the family. RIP
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Raja farhat Abbas Apr 27, 2017 02:57pm
RIP Sir.Your Pakistani fan from childhood.
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Raja farhat Abbas Apr 27, 2017 03:03pm
Khanna was born in a Punjabi family to Kamla and Kishanchand Khanna, a textiles, dyes and chemicals businessman, on 6 October 1946, in Peshawar, British India (now in Pakistan). He has three sisters and one brother. Shortly after his birth, India was partitioned and the family left Peshawar and reached Mumbai..RIP.
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NAEEM aHMED Apr 27, 2017 03:13pm
Sad to read this, his performance in movie Diawaan was mesmerizing. RIP Vinod Khanna
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FARJEe Apr 27, 2017 03:23pm
Sad I liked him
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Raj chaudhary Apr 27, 2017 03:33pm
Together in life, together in death... Firoz Khan also passed away on 27th April... and now few years down the line Vinod Khanna passed away on the same date.. Both were great friends !
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Taimur Apr 27, 2017 03:35pm
RIP We will miss you
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HARJEET Apr 27, 2017 03:38pm
@secular Yo mean this is your homage to Vinod Khanna.Peshawat was in united Punjab of India.
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HARJEET Apr 27, 2017 03:41pm
n that time.
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Razi Apr 27, 2017 03:47pm
Rest in peace Hero!
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Dove Apr 27, 2017 03:49pm
RIP, very sad to know this
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SDA Apr 27, 2017 04:32pm
Great actor. May his soul rest in peace.
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Awan Apr 27, 2017 04:33pm
Sad...sorry to his family
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Ranjit haripur Apr 27, 2017 04:48pm
Rest in peace my Punjabi brother.
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rahul1 Apr 27, 2017 04:58pm
Somehow age of 70 is jinxed for Bollywood. May could not cross that including Rajesh Khanna, Yash Chopra, Jagjit Singh and of course now Vinod Khanna - RIP
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yahay ghaznavi Apr 27, 2017 04:58pm
A sad news indeed , I belong to the generation who saw him at his peak . May his soul rest in peace .
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AHA Apr 27, 2017 04:59pm
Rest in peace. You will be missed.
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pakistani Apr 27, 2017 05:02pm
Sad news. He was really well liked in Pakistan.
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Baba Apr 27, 2017 05:44pm
RIP , condolences to the Family, I loved his Movie"muqdar ka sikandar" Will be missed Greatly. Peace and love.
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Khan Apr 27, 2017 05:53pm
He was an amazing hero, very handsome and a wonderful actor. Your fans will miss you :'(
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Kumar Apr 27, 2017 05:54pm
Great actor. He was born in Peshawer. How come all the the good looking actors in Bollywood came from current Pakistan? Dilip Kumar, Kapoor family, Pran etc.
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Kumar Apr 27, 2017 05:57pm
@bryan Good Pakistani genes.
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bhoy indian Apr 27, 2017 06:26pm
Great actor! Also did a lot to normalise Indo-Pak relations
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sam Apr 27, 2017 06:27pm
@secular Nobody cares.
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Khan Apr 27, 2017 06:28pm
RIP !
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Maria Apr 27, 2017 06:30pm
If this guy hadn't left for US at his peak to join this guru, this overrated big b wouldn't even be around. Another hunk from Peshawar. RIP.
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PAATCHU Apr 27, 2017 06:40pm
@Thoroughthinker You are correct.!!
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Syed Apr 27, 2017 06:57pm
He was lagend., for me he was better actor than even Bachan. Respect from Pakistan.
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B Kumar Apr 27, 2017 07:09pm
@Thoroughthinker but he was Punjabi doesn't matter where he was born.
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SSingh Apr 27, 2017 07:15pm
@Kumar They don't come from Pakistan, they come from land that was India and now Pakistan.
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Shahryar Shirazi Apr 27, 2017 08:05pm
RIP. I saw his ailed picture online a few weeks ago and felt very sad. Hope his family and fans have to courage to survive this loss.
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Jawwad Apr 27, 2017 08:15pm
Rest in Piece Mr. Khanna. May God be with you. Your fan since the 80's. Love from Pakistan.
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Faraz Apr 27, 2017 08:46pm
Art knows no boundaries. Love and Respect from the people of Pakistan. RIP Vinod Khanna (one of the most dashing heroes of his times).
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Ayan - My Darling son! Apr 27, 2017 08:49pm
Sad to see you depart Khana Ji. "Zindagi Tu Bay Wafa Hy" (Life is faithless!) Condolence from Pakistan.
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Ahsan gul Apr 27, 2017 09:05pm
Sad to hear. Film industry lost an actor and a good human being.
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Nitin Apr 27, 2017 09:15pm
A God gifted personality, a successful/colorful life and group of life long friends (Dharmendra, Feroz Khan). Vinod lived his life to the fullest that others could only wish in their wild dreams. I'm sure he passed away a happy and content soul. No more unchecked items in the bucket list. No more regrets. Zindagi Toh Bewafaa Hai... R.I.P. Vinod Bhai.
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Dr.Cajetan Coelho Apr 27, 2017 09:30pm
Respectful farewell to Vinod Khanna.
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Hafeez, Canada Apr 27, 2017 09:55pm
RIP... all greats are born in Peshawar/Pakistan
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J. Gamble Apr 27, 2017 10:03pm
You were a hero in real sense. R.I.P.
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Subcontinental Apr 27, 2017 10:07pm
May his soul be in peace. Very few know he was born in Peshawar in 1946, so he is son of our subcontinental soil
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raj kumar Apr 27, 2017 10:44pm
@Maria to date big B has remained the superstar and as of now nobody has ever been able to replace him,though I loved watching Mr Vinod Khanna.may his soul rest in peace.
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jamshed Apr 27, 2017 10:58pm
@secular So does it effect his passing away ? Being born in Peshawar would not make him a better person. No doubt he was a great actor, very popular in Pakistan. RIP !!
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Syed Ali Apr 27, 2017 11:51pm
First let his soul rest in peace. No question he was a powerful actor.
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Chandu Apr 28, 2017 12:05am
Big salute to Vinod Khanna, one of the most handsome men, a true gentlemen and an absolute ethical politicians of our time. May you rest in peace, Sir.
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XYZ Apr 28, 2017 12:06am
RIP!
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Abdul jabbar Apr 28, 2017 12:56am
Wonderful actor. Expert in song filming. Still remember "Jab koi baat biger jaya. Sad News " RIP.
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RIAZ Ahmed khan Apr 28, 2017 12:58am
Great actor of his era, always loved to watch his movies. Every fan will miss him.
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Ali Apr 28, 2017 03:19am
Great loss for India as well as Pakistan as he was born in peshawar in 1946. Great talent.
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Ayub Apr 28, 2017 03:35am
He was a great actor. May God bless his soul.
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Fahad Khan Apr 28, 2017 03:43am
Rest in peace. Grew up watching your movies. You ill be missed by your fans all around the globe.
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Khan Apr 28, 2017 05:53am
@HARJEET Peshawar is at least 5th BCE old, was part of Persia for thousands of years during ancient times and just for a little time during its extensive history was also part of Punjab under Ranjit singh but was separated from Punjab Province in 1901 when it came under NWFP as its capital Vinod Khanna was born in 1946. It is an integral part of Pakistan during our times and before that it was of United India but even before that for most of its history it was under different empires which along with half of current day India/China/Persia/Kazakistan etc were known but with different names as India-Pakistan names were unknown to any one in the world for many centuries
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Reader Apr 28, 2017 06:05am
He was a gift of the Frontier to India like the great Yusuf Khan alias Dilip Kumar.
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Urmila Apr 28, 2017 06:14am
A very handsome guy from Peshawar , will miss you .
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alethia Apr 28, 2017 06:24am
Rest in peace, Vinod Khanna. My favorite movies of yours were ""Qurbani" and "Meera". Unforgettable...
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prabhjyot madan Apr 28, 2017 07:37am
@jamshed we Indians own and love our actors/actresses plus they belong to the world. He was a gentleman because I met him when I was eight years old. A simple lollipop was what he gave me with my parents with me. Kadar Khan is also a legend here. Please don't argue and fight because he belongs to humanity and not religion or state or country. I feel so upset today. Rab rakha
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Khan Apr 28, 2017 07:47am
@Raja farhat Abbas Wikipedia ?
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Abhishek Apr 28, 2017 08:21am
He was born on KP in 1946, sad that we are loosing people who had seen how India and Pakistan lived togther once.RIP Vinod Ji.
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Akbar Safi Apr 28, 2017 09:04am
Dawn hasn't mentioned that Vinod was from Peshawar. BBC and several others even though the commentator of Dawn posted in their comments that he was from Peshawar. Reality can't be hidden. Why this happens in our media?
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Indian Apr 28, 2017 11:32am
@secular in 1946 peshawar was in India sir so he was born Indian and he died Indian.. may his soul rest in peace
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Apr 28, 2017 03:26pm
To every rise there is a fall and to every living being there is a demise. INNA LILLA HAY WAA INNA ILLEHEY RAJAYOON.
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Khan Apr 28, 2017 08:17pm
One of my favorite actors and one of the very few handsome actors world has ever seen.
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AMmar hayees Apr 29, 2017 12:37am
RIP
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Zamir Ali kiani USA Apr 29, 2017 08:29am
REST IN PEACE. HIS PRESENCE WILL REMAIN ALIVE. VERY SAD!
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Nasiroski Apr 29, 2017 05:46pm
The most Handsome Male actor Bollywood ever had is no more RIP
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Peter P Masud Apr 29, 2017 07:12pm
This sadnews bring tears to my eyes as i was not even aware that he was sick, very sad of his passing , a great actor and character on and off screen...RIP Vind Khanna . You gave great pleasure to millions, you were a superstar. SHAME on this NEW SCHOOL, bunch of undernourished, plastic face so called Bollywood crap.
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Asif Khan Apr 30, 2017 06:06pm
Vinod you will always be the legend, the greatest actor India has ever produced
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