Veteran actor Vinod Khanna breathed his last on April 27 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 70. His body was cremated at Worli on Thursday at 5 p.m. Several celebs like Rishi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan joined the last rite.
The Bollywood actor was hospitalised in the beginning of the month. Earlier, reports suggested he was recovering and was hospitalised due to severe dehydration. It was also said that he would be discharged soon.
Speculations flew after an emaciated picture of him from the hospital ward went viral. However, the family members denied the cancer rumours at the time.
Vinod Khanna, an active politician, was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Dilwale in 2015, which starred actors Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. He will be next seen in Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi alongside Hema Malini.
As soon as the news of the veteran actor's death broke, tributes from the film fraternity poured in who expressed grief at the loss of Bollywood. Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Rajinikanth, Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Irrfan Khan paid their tribute to Vinod Khanna on Twitter.
Take a look at the tweets here:
R.I.P Vinod Khanna Sir . You will really be missed . pic.twitter.com/kJA934qxRn
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 27, 2017
Even in brief greetings he never failed 2touch ur heart. Admired n looked up to him since I ws a kid. True legend. RIP Vinod khanna
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 27, 2017
Will miss you Amar. RIP. pic.twitter.com/WC0zt71R4J
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 27, 2017
Heartbreaking to know that the man who charmed the screens and our hearts, is no more. Hope you're happy, where ever you are #VinodKhanna.. pic.twitter.com/wYlPO7xtRE
— Irrfan (@irrfank) April 27, 2017
RiP Vinod Khanna ji. As a mark of respect to the legendry actor, premieres of Baahubali2 in Mumbai are cancelled.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 27, 2017
Sad to hear about #VinodKhanna sir ! May he rest in peace ?
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) April 27, 2017
Sad loss today of a wonderful human being, a classy actor & a dear friend & co star.His last film with me was Ek Thi Rani. RIP Vinod Khanna
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) April 27, 2017
My dear friend Vinod Khanna... will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) April 27, 2017
He will live on forever in all of our hearts as a true hero ... #VinodKhanna
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 27, 2017
Sad to learn about the passing away of #VinodKhanna Sir,one of the most charismatic actors...truly end of an era.Condolences to the family??
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 27, 2017
His screen presence is unparalleled even today...his super star swag is what we grew up on....RIP #VinodKhanna ...thoughts and prayers....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017
A huge loss to the film industry. One of the nicest and most charming gentlemen ive had the pleasure of working with. #VinodKhanna sir, RIP.
— NOOR (@sonakshisinha) April 27, 2017
#Vinodkhanna will always remain the coolest and most good looking actor to grace the Indian screens.The industry has lost a legend today.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) April 27, 2017
1 of the most loved,handsome & wonderful actors.Big loss.We have lost a legend today.Will always be a https://t.co/miuJHn22xR Vinod Khanna
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) April 27, 2017
Charming. Talented. Humble... RIP #VinodKhanna... End of an era... You will be missed, Sir... Heartfelt condolences.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 27, 2017
Rest in peace #VinodKhanna ji. You were Amar, you are Amar will always remain Amar for all of us in our hearts.
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) April 27, 2017
We will always remember you as one of the most handsome, subtle actors of the Indian Film Industry. You will be missed #VinodKhanna Sahab!
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) April 27, 2017
RIP Legend ..Vinod Khanna ..era ends?RIP to Feroz Khan on death anniversary Both friends died on the same date ...Om Shanti !!!??
— Ali Asgar (@kingaliasgar) April 27, 2017
Vinod Khanna ji was truly an awesosome person RIP
— SantoshSivanASC. ISC (@santoshsivan) April 27, 2017
RIP vinod khanna sir...sad day..u will be missed!!
— Maniesh Paul (@ManishPaul03) April 27, 2017
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