Vinod Khanna: The 80s Powerhouse Who Shook Bollywood & Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Reign

• Vinod Khanna, a prominent actor of the 70s and 80s, emerged as a significant rival to Amitabh Bachchan's stardom.
• Initially starting as a villain, Khanna quickly transitioned to a lead hero, delivering 20 blockbuster films that challenged box office records.
• His versatility was evident in roles from 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony' to 'Qurbani', establishing him as a style icon.
• Khanna's performances in films like 'Khoon Pasina', 'Mera Gaon Mera Desh', and 'Dayavan' garnered critical acclaim and immense popularity.
• Media reports suggest that in the late 70s and early 80s, Khanna's films were more sought after by distributors than Bachchan's, and his departure to Osho in 1982 potentially altered the course of Bachchan's undisputed number one status.