Hailed as one of the most handsome actors of Bollywood, Vinod Khanna has many super hit movies to his credit. Sadly, the 70-year-old actor passed away earlier today at HN Reliance Foundation and Research Centre, Mumbai. The veteran was admitted in the hospital on March 31 due to severe dehydration. As the nation bids adieu to the legendary actor, we take a look at his top 10 songs.
Dil Main Ho Tum
A song from Raj N Sippy's Satyamev Jayate, Vinod Khanna was seen essaying the role of police inspector Arjun Singh. The movie also stars Meenakshi Sheshadri. Bappi Lahri, who is also the music director of the film, lent his voice to Vinod Khanna in this song.
Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye
Directed Mahesh Bhatt, Jurm, had Vinod Khanna as inspector Shekhar Varma along with Meenakshi Sheshadri as Meena Varma. Rajesh Roshan composed music for the film while, Kumar Sanu and Sadhna Sargam sang the number.
Chahiye Thoda Pyar
Another classic from Mahesh Bhatt, Lahu Ke Do Rang, had Vinod Khanna in double role along with Shabana Azmi, Helen, Danny Denzongpa and Ranjeet in the lead roles. Farooq Kaisser penned the song composed by Bappi Lahiri.
Hum Tumhe Chahte Hai Aise
Directed by Feroz Khan, Qurbani, the film starred Vinod Khanna, Feroz Khan, Zeenat Aman and Amjad Khan in the lead roles. The film is an adaptation of 1972 Italian film titled The Master Touch. Kalyanji-Anandji were nominated for the Filmfare Best Music category for their compositions in the film.
Wada Karle Sajna Tere Bina
A Prakash Mehra film, Haath Ki Safai had Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini, Randhir Kapoor, Simi Garewal and Ranjeet in the lead roles. The film earned Vinod Khanna his first Filmfare award for the Best Supporting Actor. Kalyanji-Anandji composed music for the film.
Aaj Phir Tum Pe Pyar Aaya
A Hindi remake of Mani Ratnam's Tamil blockbuster Nayagan, Feroz Khan directed and played the role of Shanker Waghmare in Dayavan with Vinod Khanna and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. Laxmikant Pyarelal composed the music for this film.
Ruk Jana Nahin Tu Kahin Haar Ke
Madan Sinha's Imtihan saw Vinod Khanna, Tanuja, Bindu and Ranjeet in the lead roles. The film was inspired by British film titled To Sir, with Love. Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed music for this movie.
Jaate Ho Jaane Jaana
A drama film directed by Manmohan Desai, Parvarish had Vinod Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi and Neetu Singh in the lead roles. The film was well received at the box office. Majrooh Sultanpuri penned the song composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Koi Hota Jisko Apna Hum Apna
Gulzar's first directorial venture, Mere Apne had Vinod Khanna, Meena Kumari and Shatrughan Sinha in the lead roles. The film was a remake of National Award winning Bengali film Apanjan. Salil Choudhury composed music for the film.
Naino Mein Darpan Hai
Directed by Atma Ram, Aarop is a romantic film starring Vinod Khanna and Saira Banu in the lead role. Bhupen Hazarika composed music for this film.