Today, April 27, 2025, marks the eighth death anniversary of the legendary Bollywood actor, Vinod Khanna. The actor, popularly known for his roles in Chandni, Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, and Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, passed away at only 70 years of age after battling advanced bladder cancer. At the peak of his success, Vinod left acting and pursued a path of spirituality. He flew to Oregon, USA, for enlightenment and became a follower of Osho Rajneesh, residing at the Rajneeshpuram commune.
Mahesh Bhatt remembers Vinod Khanna on his eighth death anniversary
Vinod Khanna’s untimely death left a void not just in the film industry but also in the heart of his best friend, Mahesh Bhatt. In a conversation with SCREEN, Mahesh Bhatt shared how, even after so many years of his passing, he still feels the presence of his dear friend. Mahesh said:
“It’s been eight years since he left. But I still hear him — like the sea inside a shell — not because it speaks, but because I am stitched together with memories that stir whenever someone whispers his name. When he died, it was like the way stars vanish when the sun rises — quietly, unapologetically — as if even the light had grown tired of pretending.”