Vinod Khanna’s journey from playing villains to becoming one of Bollywood’s most beloved heroes remains an inspiring tale of talent, humility, and enduring legacy.

Vinod Khanna was one of the rare stars whose journey from negative roles to heroic stardom remains both remarkable and inspirational. Born on 6 October 1946 in Peshawar (now in Pakistan) into a Punjabi family, his family later migrated to Mumbai during the Partition. Acting fascinated him from a young age, and despite initial opposition from his father, Vinod’s perseverance won him support to pursue his dream.

His first breakthrough came in 1968 with the film Man Ka Meet, where he played a villain. At a time when negative roles were challenging and often typecast, Vinod turned this into his strength. With his dashing looks and

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