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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vinod Khanna's love story: From stardom to sanyas and two marriages
's life was nothing short of a Bollywood script, filled with fame, love, heartbreak, and spiritual quest. Known for his irresistible charm and powerful screen presence, Khanna was one of the most beloved stars in . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yet, behind the glitz and glamour lay a personal journey that often made headlines, especially his complex love life. Born into a business family in 1946, Vinod Khanna's early years were marked by academic pursuits and a budding interest in acting. As reported by Bollywood Shaadis, it was during his college theatre days that he met Geetanjali Taleyarkhan, a model in the making. Their romance blossomed before Vinod's entry into films. After his breakout role in 'Man Ka Meet' (1968), success followed swiftly. Amidst growing stardom, Vinod and tied the knot in 1971, with Bollywood's biggest names attending the wedding. A family man at heart, Vinod and Geetanjali had two sons, Rahul (born in 1972) and Akshaye (born in 1975). He maintained a strict policy of not working on Sundays, dedicating the day to family. Despite an overwhelming female fan base, Vinod remained devoted to his wife and children. The Spiritual Turn That Changed Everything However, stardom didn't bring inner peace. Haunted by a spiritual void, Vinod was drawn to the teachings of Osho. His search for meaning led him to the guru's ashram and eventually to the U.S., where he served the community for years. While he stayed in touch with his family through calls, the physical absence took a toll. Geetanjali struggled to hold the family together as the world questioned Vinod's disappearance. Her appeals were heartfelt, but Vinod chose spiritual pursuit over family obligations. The emotional strain eventually led to their divorce in 1985. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A Life Like No Other Vinod Khanna's journey from silver screen hero to spiritual seeker and back again remains one of Bollywood's most unique stories. Though his marriage to Geetanjali ended, he later found love again and remarried. Second Marriage Vinod Khanna married Kavita Daftary in 1990, after his return from a spiritual retreat with Osho in the United States. Kavita, the daughter of noted industrialist Sharayu Daftary, is a law graduate who later became involved in politics and social work. Their love story began with simple gestures—Vinod would call her late at night, invite her for jogging, and even proposed to her casually during a game of badminton. Despite a significant age gap, they shared a deep intellectual and emotional connection. Together, they had two children, Sakshi and Shraddha. On the professional front, Vinod Khanna's last outing was in the 2020 film 'Guns of Banaras'. Throwback! When Vinod Khanna's wife Kavita called him 'a taxing person to live with'
India.com
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
2 superstars became best friends, got divorced in the same year, died on the same date, their names are...
These two actors passed away on the same date but eight years apart (Screengrab) Sometimes people share the same birthday, might have same names but for someone to share a same death anniversary, is too much of a coincidence. Coincidence can be really twisted at times. There were two Bollywood actors who did not just share a great bond of friendship, but also shared a whole deal of unfortunate coincidences as well. These two actors are still remembered as iconic actors withs one iconic dialogues and characters to their name. These superstars have done few films together and reportedly were good friends as well. They are often spotted ta parties, events together. A coincidence that surprises people is that both of them ended their marriages in the same year and even died on the same date and month but different years. Their names are Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan Hit Bollywood Duo Vinod Khanna was a charmer during his days. People not just appreciated his acting but fans also swooned over his charm. He made his debut as a supporting character in Adurthi Subba Rao's romantic thriller Man Ka Meet produced by Sunil Dutt in 1986. After its commercial success, he got noticed and signed several projects establishing himself as a superstar. On the other hand Feroz Khan made a debut as the second lead in Didi in 1960. He worked both in front and back of the camera earning stardom for himself. Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan worked in several films together – Shankar Shambhu, Qurbani, Dayavan etc. Conincidently both the actors' marriage culminated in separation. Vinod Khanna married Geetanjali and after a few years of marriage, their relationship started getting sour. Eventually the couple decided to get divorced. Vinod Khanna divorced Geetanjali in the year 1985. But coincidentally, in the same year, Firoz Khan also divorced his wife Sundari and started a new life. In an unfortunate coincidence that both Feroz Khan and Vinod Khanna passed away on the same date, April 27th. Feroz Khan lost his battle with lung cancer in 2009, and Vinod Khanna passed away in 2017 after his fight with bladder cancer.
