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India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bollywood's most handsome hero, heroines were crazy about him, left his wife at the peak of his career, and married a girl 14 years younger than him, he is…
Vinod Khanna, the dashing personality actor who appeared in blockbusters like Qurbani, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Chandni, has had a superhit film career. If he had not left the cinema due to spirituality at the peak of his career, then perhaps he would have been seen in films like Amitabh today. Along with his professional life, Vinod's personal life was also in the news. The actor had two marriages. From his first marriage, he had two star sons like Rahul and Akshaye Khanna, and what is the story of his second marriage, and how many children did he have from this marriage, how was the actor's second wife's behaviour with Akshaye and Rahul — let's know. Vinod Khanna left his career at its peak Vinod Khanna married Geetanjali in the year 1971 at the beginning of his career. From this marriage, he had Rahul and Akshaye Khanna. After 14 years, in 1985, Vinod divorced his wife. The reason for this was the actor's adoption of spirituality. It is said that he went to Osho's refuge in America. He spent a lot of time here. By this time, Vinod Khanna was giving hit after hit film. His sudden exit from the film industry created a stir in Bollywood and among his fans. Then Vinod Khanna met Kavita. Vinod and Kavita had started loving each other in their hearts. New wife's relationship with stepchildren One day, the actor questioned Kavita about marriage. On this, Kavita said that she is looking for a good boy. After this, Vinod proposed Kavita for marriage. Kavita agreed, but her family objected to this marriage. But Kavita also went against her family and married the actor. Vinod Khanna had two children, Sakshi and Shraddha Khanna, from his second marriage. At the same time, Kavita has a very good relationship with her step-sons, Akshaye and Rahul. Vinod died in 2017, while his first wife Geetanjal,i died in 2018. Vinod Khanna died of cancer, although he was treated a lot, but by then it was too late. Vinod Khanna was last seen in the film Guns of Banaras (2020), which was released after his death.
India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor left his wife at the peak of his career, married a girl 14-years younger, name was..., his son is...
This actor left his wife at the peak of his career, married a girl 14-years younger, name was..., his son is... Vinod Khanna, a towering figure in Indian cinema, carved a special place in audiences hearts with his irresistible charm and powerful persona. The actor build a multifaceted career spanning acting, production and politics. Revered as a style icon, Khanna dominated the sliver screen in 1970s, alongside megastars like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. Yet behind the superstardom, his personal life always grabbed headlines, especially his complex love life. Born in 1946, Vinod Khanna hailed from a business family and developed interest in acting right from the beginning. During his college days, he met Geetanjali Taleyarkhan, a budding model. Gradually, their friendship blossomed into love, and they tied the knot in 1971, amidst Khanna's rising stardom. The couple had two sons- Rahul Khanna (born in 1972), and Akshaye Khanna (born in 1975). Despite the growing popularity, especially among female fan base, he remained devoted to his wife and children. However, his life transformed after he devoted himself towards the path of spirituality. He gave up acting and moved to U.S, drawn towards teachings of Osho. During his years in guru's ashram, his physical absence took a toll on his family. Although, Khanna stayed in touch with them through calls, but it became difficult for his wife to hold the family together, including being answerable to everyone regarding Vinod's disappearance. The emotion strain caused rift in their marriage, and the two parted ways in 1985. Upon his arrival from the spiritual retreat, Vinod Khanna married Kavita Daftary in 1990. Daughter of noted industrialist Sharayu Daftary, Kavita was 14-years younger than Vinod. A law graduate, she later became involved in politics and social work. Despite a significant age gap, they shared a deep connection and emotional intellect. Together, they had two children- Sakshi and Shraddha. Meanwhile, on the work front, Vinod Khanna's last on-screen appearance was in 2020 film Guns of Banaras.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vinod Khanna's love story: From stardom to sanyas and two marriages
's life was nothing short of a Bollywood script, filled with fame, love, heartbreak, and spiritual quest. Known for his irresistible charm and powerful screen presence, Khanna was one of the most beloved stars in . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yet, behind the glitz and glamour lay a personal journey that often made headlines, especially his complex love life. Born into a business family in 1946, Vinod Khanna's early years were marked by academic pursuits and a budding interest in acting. As reported by Bollywood Shaadis, it was during his college theatre days that he met Geetanjali Taleyarkhan, a model in the making. Their romance blossomed before Vinod's entry into films. After his breakout role in 'Man Ka Meet' (1968), success followed swiftly. Amidst growing stardom, Vinod and tied the knot in 1971, with Bollywood's biggest names attending the wedding. A family man at heart, Vinod and Geetanjali had two sons, Rahul (born in 1972) and Akshaye (born in 1975). He maintained a strict policy of not working on Sundays, dedicating the day to family. Despite an overwhelming female fan base, Vinod remained devoted to his wife and children. The Spiritual Turn That Changed Everything However, stardom didn't bring inner peace. Haunted by a spiritual void, Vinod was drawn to the teachings of Osho. His search for meaning led him to the guru's ashram and eventually to the U.S., where he served the community for years. While he stayed in touch with his family through calls, the physical absence took a toll. Geetanjali struggled to hold the family together as the world questioned Vinod's disappearance. Her appeals were heartfelt, but Vinod chose spiritual pursuit over family obligations. The emotional strain eventually led to their divorce in 1985. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A Life Like No Other Vinod Khanna's journey from silver screen hero to spiritual seeker and back again remains one of Bollywood's most unique stories. Though his marriage to Geetanjali ended, he later found love again and remarried. Second Marriage Vinod Khanna married Kavita Daftary in 1990, after his return from a spiritual retreat with Osho in the United States. Kavita, the daughter of noted industrialist Sharayu Daftary, is a law graduate who later became involved in politics and social work. Their love story began with simple gestures—Vinod would call her late at night, invite her for jogging, and even proposed to her casually during a game of badminton. Despite a significant age gap, they shared a deep intellectual and emotional connection. Together, they had two children, Sakshi and Shraddha. On the professional front, Vinod Khanna's last outing was in the 2020 film 'Guns of Banaras'. Throwback! When Vinod Khanna's wife Kavita called him 'a taxing person to live with'
