Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan may have enjoyed massive female fan following during their prime but there was one actor of that era who captivated actresses and often outshone even these two superstars in terms of charm and stardom. Known for striking looks and magnetic screen presence this actor became one of the most admired hero of his time. We are talking about none other than Vinod Khanna. Born in 1946 Khanna began his film journey with Sunil Dutts Man Ka Jeet but it was his powerful portrayal in Mera Gaon Mera Desh that rose him to stardom. Following that he starred in successful projects including Mere Apne Achanak and Imtihaan. Interestingly very few know that Vinod Khannas father was against his decision to enter films. However he defied his fathers wishes and followed his passion becoming one of the most successful actor of his time. He was in fact was seen as strong contender to Amitabh Bachchan and the two when shared screen in several hit films were frequently compared by audience and critics alike.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Bollywood Radio (@thebollywoodradio) In 1982 at the peak of his career Vinod Khanna shocked the entire world by announcing a sabbatical from acting. He moved to Oregon at Osho Rajneesh’s new ashram and engulfed in spirituality. For 5 years  Khanna was immersed in Oshos devotion after which he decided to make a Bollywood comeback. Despite delivering hits after a major comeback Vinod Khanna couldnt recapture his stardom from the 70s. He delivered hits like Qurbani Dayavan Chandni and Jurm but also gave string of flops in the 90s. His last on-screen appearance was in 2015 Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer Dilwale. In 2017 the veteran actor was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He passed away on April 27 after suffering from severe dehydration.