Vinod Khanna: The 'Formidable' Hero Who Challenged Amitabh Bachchan's Throne

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