Celebrities like Rajinikanth, Asha Bhosle, Rishi Kapoor, Anupam Kher and Shatrughan Sinha have paid tribute to veteran movie actor-politician Vinod Khanna, who died in Mumbai on Thursday after a long battle with cancer.
Khanna was 70 and is survived by his wife Kavita, and children Akshaye, Rahul, Shraddha and Sakshi.
Here’s what the celebrities said:
Rajinikanth: My dear friend Vinod Khanna... Will miss you, RIP. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Asha Bhosle: Very sad to hear about Vinod Khanna ji. A decent man and a star till the very end. My condolences to his family.
Rishi Kapoor: Will miss you Amar [Khann’s character in Amar Akbar Anthony]. RIP... Remembering the good times with you, Vinod. Thank you for being my friend.
Anupam Kher: Vinod Khanna ji had a magnetic charm and persona. Both on and off screen. He was kind, affectionate and helpful. Loved his panther like walk.
Karan Johar: His screen presence is unparalleled even today... His super star swag is what we grew up on.... RIP Vinod Khanna... thoughts and prayers.
Shatrughan Sinha: Vinod Khanna, truly Mere Apne, one of my most admired and loved personalities, the supremely handsome and talented superstar is no more. Right from films to politics, Vinod Khanna and I sailed together and he leaves behind an entire generation and more of fans, admirers.
Akshay Kumar: Sad to learn about the passing away of Vinod Khanna sir, one of the most charismatic actors... truly end of an era. Condolences to the family.
Amjad Ali Khan: Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of Vinod Khanna, one of the most charismatic actors of our times. Condolences to the family.
Varun Dhawan: Vinod Khanna will always remain the coolest and most good looking actor to grace the Indian screens. The industry has lost a legend today.
Manoj Bajpayee: Your charisma and charm will always be unmatchable... will miss your flamboyant walk... Rest in peace sir.
Abhishek Kapoor: Rest in peace, Vinod Khanna and thank you for the great memories.
Shraddha Kapoor: One of the most loved, handsome and wonderful actors. Big loss. We have lost a legend today. Will always be a fan. RIP Vinod Khanna.
Hansal Mehta: ‘Ruk Jaana nahi kahin tu haarke... Kaante pe chalke milengay saaye bahaar ke.... oh rahi oh rahi...’ RIP Vinod Khanna.
Huma Qureshi: RIP. Vinod Khanna.
Anubhav Sinha: Much before we knew the word Swag, he had it. Go well sir. Enjoy your new journey. We will miss you.
Manisha Koirala: Unbelievable loss! Heartfelt condolences to the family on the passing away of one of the most charismatic actors Vinod Khanna ji.
Abhishek Kapoor: Rest in peace Vinod Khanna and thank you for the great memories.
Ehsaan Noorani: Saddened to hear about the passing of Vinod Khanna, one of my favourite actors and a family friend... immortalised forever in memory.
Sajid Khan: R.I.P. Vinod ji... Thanks for your contribution to mainstream cinema... thanks for all the memories of cinema magic. Vinod Khanna amar hai.
Goldie Behl: RIP... Vinod Khanna legend one of my favourite and the best walk on screen.
Richa Chadha: RIP Vinod Khanna sir. You were the fantasy of most women in the northern India through the 1980s. You shall be missed by one and all.
Sujoy Ghosh: My dad made me see a film called Patthar Aur Payal... I came out becoming a fan of the villain. Thank you Vinod Khanna for the films.
Esha Deol: Extremely saddened by the news of my darling uncle Vinod Khanna passing away. Our condolences to his family! May his soul RIP.
Armaan Malik: Rest in peace Vinod Khanna. You were Amar, you are Amar, will always remain Amar for all of us in our hearts.
Raghu Ram: R.I. P Vinod Khanna sir! What an adventurous life lived! Wish strength to his family.
Sophie Choudry: Deepest condolences to the family. His incredible movies and film songs will forever be etched in our hearts... Matinee idol RIP Vinod Khanna.
Sikandar Kher: The loss of a legend... May you make all the women swoon up there among the stars. strength to the family.
