Vinod Khanna

Vinod‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Khanna was an Indian actor, producer, and politician who managed a film career spanning over many years, along with public service for decades. He was highly revered for his position in Hindi cinema, and after that, he became a well-known and influential political figure in India when he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and Lok Sabha from the Gurdaspur constituency for several terms.

Vinod Khanna was a hardworking person, charitable, and took care of his constituency, and as such, he was appointed as the Union Minister in important portfolios. He was a very influential person in both the cultural and political fields until he died in ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌2017.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 12:54:10 PM [IST]

Vinod Khanna Biography

Vinod‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Khanna was brought up in Peshawar, where he was born on 6 October 1946 to Kishanchand Khanna and Kamla Khanna. After the partition, the family relocated to Mumbai, and he finished his studies in St Xavier’s High School and then did his graduation from Sydenham College. The business studies might have been his area of work had not the introduction to theatre and cinema totally changed his life, and he finally opted for a career in acting.

His career in films started in the late sixties, and within a short period of time, he was able to make an impression with his powerful performances in both kinds of roles, supporting as well as lead characters. Vinod Khanna, in the seventies and eighties, was one of the most talked-about stars in Hindi movies and is still remembered for his versatility and stunning charm on screen. While still enjoying success, he left to seek spiritual solace, but after a period of time, he came back to films with renewed vigour and triumph.

In the late 1990s, Vinod Khanna joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking the beginning of his political career. The public love and affection that he enjoyed made it easy for him to get elected from Punjab, and in no time, he was one of the most prominent faces of the party at the national level. His work as an MP from Gurdaspur revolved around enhancing infrastructure, connectivity, welfare programmes and promoting cultural activities. He was highly respected by his peers in other parties for the work he did.

He was entrusted with major ministerial offices such as that of the Minister of State for External Affairs and subsequently Minister of State with independent charge for Culture and Tourism. In his political journey, he wisely mixed public service with rare appearances in films, thus keeping a close link with both cinema and politics. Even when he was aged and unwell, he did not stop working for his constituency until reduced to his last days.

Khanna died on 27 April 2017, and apart from the long-lasting imprint he made as an actor of great merit, his memory will always be cherished by those whom he served as a devoted public servant and national ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌figure.

Vinod Khanna Personal Life

Full Name	Vinod Khanna
Date of Birth	06 Oct 1946
Date of Death	27 Apr 2017 (Age 70)
Place of Birth	Peshawar (Now in Pakistan)
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Artist, Trader, Industrialist, Politician
Father's Name	Shri Kishanchand
Mother's Name	Kamla
Spouse's Name	Smt. Kavita
Children	3 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

Vinod Khanna Net Worth

Net Worth

₹65.66 CRORE

ASSETS

₹66.93 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.27 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Vinod Khanna

Vinod Khanna won his first Filmfare award for Haath Ki Safai.
1975 � Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Haath Ki Safai
1977 � Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Hera Pheri
1977 � Filmfare Nomination as Best Actor for Shaque
1979 � Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actor for Muqaddar Ka Sikander
1981 � Filmfare Nomination as Best Actor for Qurbani
1999 � Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
2005 � Stardust Awards � Rolej Model for the Year
2007 � Zee Cine Award for Lifetime Achievement
2017 - Dadasaheb Phalke Award (posthumously)
An active supporter of �Worldwide Fund for Nature�, �Beauty without Cruelty�, �Cry�, �Drug Abuse Information, Rehabilitation Centre�; Member, (i) General Assembly, Indian Council of Cultural Relations, 1998 onwards (ii) Film Development Council; and (iii) Organising Committee, International Film Festival of India, 1999
Acted in more than a hundred feature films, and studying classical music.
Badminton; represented school and college in every sports event

Political Timeline of Vinod Khanna

2017 : Khanna was hospitalised at the Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center in Gurgaon, Mumbai on 2 April 2017 for a few weeks after suffering from severe dehydration. He died on 27 April.
2015 : From 3 July 2015 to 30 April 2016, he served as a member of Sub Committee-I, Committee on Estimates.
2014 : In September 2014, he became a Member of Standing Committee on Defence and Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture.
2014 : Vinod Khanna again came into action after winning 2014 Loksabha Elections. He defeated Bajwa with the margin of 136,065 votes. From 14 Aug. 2014 - 30 April 2016, he served as a Member of Committee on Estimates.
2009 : Vinod Khanna lost his Gurdaspur seat against Sardar Partap Singh Bajwa of Congress party. Bajwa defeated him with the margin of 8,342 votes.
2004 : He was Re-elected to 14 Lok Sabha (3rd term). On 10 Oct 2004 he became a Member of Committee on External Affairs. From 2004-2005, he was Member, Committee on Installation of Worldwide/Statues of National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex Member, Committee on Information Technology and Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Road Transport and Shipping.
2003 : 29 Jan. 2003- May 2004: He was the Union Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs.
2000 : 2000-2002: He was the Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Communications. 1 July 2002 - 28 Jan. 2003: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
1999 : He was Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (2nd term). 1999-2000 and 2002, he was a Member, Committee on Defence. From 1999-2000 and 2000-2001, he served as a Member, Committee on Estimates.
1998 : He was Elected to 12th Lok Sabha. 1998-99 he was: Member, Committee on Public Undertakings Member, Committee on Urban and Rural Development and its Sub-Committee-I on Urban Affairs & Employment; and Action Taken Sub-Committee and Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Vinod Khanna Achievements

Khanna has been posthumously awarded India�s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2018 by the Government of India at 65th National Film Awards.

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