Bollywood actor turned politician Vinod Khanna has died in Mumbai at the age of 70.
Tushar Pania, a spokesman for the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in the Indian city, said Khanna died on Thursday of bladder cancer.
Khanna made his Bollywood debut in 1968 and acted in more than 100 films.
His popular performances included Mere Apne (My Own), Mera Gaon Mera Desh (My Village, My Country), Gaddaar (Traitor), Kachhe Dhaage (Delicate Thread) and Amar Akbar Anthony. In 1982, he temporarily quit the film industry to join spiritual guru Osho Rajneesh, resuming his film career five years later.
In 1997 he became a politician with the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. He also served as junior external affairs minister.
He married his first wife, Geetanjali, in 1971 and they had two sons, Rahul Khanna and Akshaye Khanna, who also became Bollywood actors.
The marriage ended in divorce, and he married his second wife, Kavita, in 1990. They had two children - a son and a daughter.
Sad to learn about the passing away of #VinodKhanna Sir,one of the most charismatic actors...truly end of an era.Condolences to the familyππ»
β Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 27, 2017
RIP Vinod Khanna. One of Bollywoods finest! Too many films to recall, But Amar, Akbhar, Anthony was one of my fave. Much respect. pic.twitter.com/kOppMAltVo
β Nitin Ganatra (@GanatraNitin) April 27, 2017
Sad to hear that actor #VinodKhanna has passed away. Grew up watching his brill movies like Amar Akbar Anthony, Qurbaani, Parvarish. RIPππΌ
β Noreen Khan (@DJNoreenKhan) April 27, 2017
RIP #VinodKhanna The only legendary actor who could match or overshadow Mr Bachchan. Hera Pheri, Do Aur Do Paanch, Amar Akbar..
β Virender Sehwag (@VirenderSehweg) 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....
β Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 27, 2017
1960s :: Young Vinod Khanna #RIP pic.twitter.com/zq4fnL8TO4
β indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) April 27, 2017
RIP Vinod Khanna.
β Shaista Aziz (@shaistaAziz) April 27, 2017
Thank you for the stories and memories, Amar.https://t.co/SM7e9qImYj #VinodKhanna pic.twitter.com/l3phlCaELe
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