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Remembering Vinod Khanna | 6 memorable performances of the actor

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India lost a superstar, Vinod Khanna, on 27 April, 2017. The actor started off his career in 1968 and went on to play many versatile roles. Whether as a hero, a villain or a supporting actor, Khanna had always walked away with accolades. Vinod Khanna was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award posthumously in 2018. On his first death anniversary, let's look back at the legacy he left behind. (Photo credits: Facebook)

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Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)- The Raj Khosla film went on to become a commercial hit making the Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna-starrer a memorable one. Though Dharmendra played the hero, Vinod Khanna's portrayal of dacoit Jabbar Singh, the villain, was loved was. (Photo credits: Youtube)

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Achanak (1973)- Directed by Gulzar, the film was based on the famous KM Nanavati case. Vinod Khanna, who plays an Armyman, kills his wife and her lover after he gets to know about their affair. (Photo credits: Youtube)

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Hera Pheri (1976)- A film based on two con artistes had Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna as the leads. The commercial hit film also gained Vinod Khanna the Filmfare nomination in the best-supporting-actor category. (Photo credits: Youtube)

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Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)- The memorable trio of Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor got together to give us this iconic film. The story of three brothers who get separated at a young age is still unforgettable. (Photo credits: Youtube)

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Muqaddar Ka Sikandar(1978)- Vinod Khanna was noteworthy even in his supporting role and one of those memorable performances was witnessed in this 1978 superhit. Khanna again paired with Amitabh Bachchan, playing a lawyer and his confidant. (Photo credits: Youtube)

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Chandni (1989)- After a 5-years hiatus, Vinod Khanna returned to the screen with this film. Playing the sacrificing friend who values friendship over love, the actor again won our hearts. (Photo credits: Youtube)

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<p>Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)- The Raj Khosla film went on to become a commercial hit making the Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna-starrer a memorable one. Though Dharmendra played the hero, Vinod Khanna's portrayal of dacoit Jabbar Singh, the villain, was loved was.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Achanak (1973)- Directed by Gulzar, the film was based on the famous KM Nanavati case. Vinod Khanna, who plays an Armyman, kills his wife and her lover after he gets to know about their affair.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Hera Pheri (1976)- A film based on two con artistes had Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna as the leads. The commercial hit film also gained Vinod Khanna the Filmfare nomination in the best-supporting-actor category.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)- The memorable trio of Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor got together to give us this iconic film. The story of three brothers who get separated at a young age is still unforgettable.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Muqaddar Ka Sikandar(1978)- Vinod Khanna was noteworthy even in his supporting role and one of those memorable performances was witnessed in this 1978 superhit. Khanna again paired with Amitabh Bachchan, playing a lawyer and his confidant.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Chandni (1989)- After a 5-years hiatus, Vinod Khanna returned to the screen with this film. Playing the sacrificing friend who values friendship over love, the actor again won our hearts.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

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Remembering Vinod Khanna | 6 memorable performances of the actor

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<p>Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1971)- The Raj Khosla film went on to become a commercial hit making the Dharmendra and Vinod Khanna-starrer a memorable one. Though Dharmendra played the hero, Vinod Khanna's portrayal of dacoit Jabbar Singh, the villain, was loved was.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Achanak (1973)- Directed by Gulzar, the film was based on the famous KM Nanavati case. Vinod Khanna, who plays an Armyman, kills his wife and her lover after he gets to know about their affair.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Hera Pheri (1976)- A film based on two con artistes had Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna as the leads. The commercial hit film also gained Vinod Khanna the Filmfare nomination in the best-supporting-actor category.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)- The memorable trio of Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor got together to give us this iconic film. The story of three brothers who get separated at a young age is still unforgettable.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Muqaddar Ka Sikandar(1978)- Vinod Khanna was noteworthy even in his supporting role and one of those memorable performances was witnessed in this 1978 superhit. Khanna again paired with Amitabh Bachchan, playing a lawyer and his confidant.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

<p>Chandni (1989)- After a 5-years hiatus, Vinod Khanna returned to the screen with this film. Playing the sacrificing friend who values friendship over love, the actor again won our hearts.</p> (Photo credits: Youtube)

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