Vinod Khanna dead: Bollywood actor and Indian politician dies of cancer, aged 70

Bollywood star Vinod Khanna has died from cancer aged 70. The Indian actor and producer appeared in more than 100 Bollywood films and was one of its best-loved actors.  Dubbed “Bollywood’s original heartthrob”, Khanna began his career in 1968 and quickly became a household name in India, starring in a number of hits during the 70s and 80s.

Some of his most memorable performances include the films Mera Gaon, Mera Desh [My Village, My Country], Kuchhe Dhaage [Fragile Threads], and Qurbani, [Sacrifice], for which he received a Filmfare Award nomination (India’s version of an Oscar).

He was also an active politician who was elected to parliament four times, serving once as a junior foreign minister.

He died of bladder cancer on 28 April, according to a hospital statement…

Source: Vinod Khanna dead: Bollywood actor and Indian politician dies of cancer, aged 70 | The Independent