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Vinod Khanna: The 'Formidable' Hero Who Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Throne
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Vinod Khanna: The 'Formidable' Hero Who Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Throne
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23-03-2026, 11:45
Vinod Khanna: The 'Formidable' Hero Who Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Throne
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Vinod Khanna, a 'formidable' hero of the 80s, starred in 20 films that shook Bollywood and challenged Amitabh Bachchan's dominance.
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Initially a villain, Khanna quickly rose to become a leading hero, with film critics and analysts calling him the 'next number one'.
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His performances in films like 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Qurbani', 'Khoon Pasina', and 'Mera Gaon Mera Desh' showcased his versatility and star power.
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Khanna's success was so significant that he was featured on more magazine covers than Amitabh Bachchan in the late 70s and early 80s.
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Many believe that if Vinod Khanna hadn't left for Osho in 1982, Amitabh Bachchan might not have achieved his undisputed number one status.
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