Many see him as the precursor to Sholay’s Gabbar Singh. Mera Gaon Mera Desh stands out for Vinod’s vibrant villainy as the dacoit Jabbar Singh. From Mera Gaon Mera Desh and Kachche Dhaage to Prem Kahani and Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, these were films that saw Vinod blossom as an actor. Mera Gaon Mera Desh(1971): Raj Khosla was the other director after Gulzar with whom VK shared an amazing rapport. The story moved at a breakneck speed and VK was relentlessly brilliant, propelling his character far away from overt sentimentality, rooting his character’s betrayal into adeep hurt rather than a wounded pride. Vinod Khanna considered this to be his best performance.Incidentally not many know this but Gulzar Saab and Vinod Khanna also had the opportunity to work together as actors.It was a historical film called Jallianwala Bagh directed by one Balraj Tah in 1977 shot in London where Gulzar Saab got another opportunity to bond with Vinod Khanna.It was an ensemble cast that also featured father and son Balraj and Parikshit Sahni. Gulzar Saab faced the camera for the first time, and Vinod Khanna was a big help.Ģ. But because it was a flab-fee plot about an army man who kills his unfaithful wife and best friend then flees captivity to immerse her mangalsutra in the Ganga. Achanak remains unique, and not only because it had no songs.
From Mere Apne in 1971 to Lekin in 1990, VK did his best work in Gulzar’s cinema. Achanak(1973): Vinod Khanna was Gulzar’s favourite actor after Sanjeev Kumar.
When he returned he was welcomed with Satyamev Jayate.Each time Vinod would show his indifference , Bollywood ran after him a little harder.But Vinod was much too fast for the entertainment business to catch him.Here is looking at his finest performances.ġ. Midway through his career he simply chucked Bollywood to join Osho in Oregon where he worked as a gardener. Vinod Khanna remained underrated throughout his career.