š„ āI Was the Only Contender to Amitabh Bachchanā ā Vinod Khannaās Bold Statement! š„
- MediaFx
- Oct 7, 2024
- 2 min read
TLDR:Ā On his 78th birth anniversary, Vinod Khanna recalled how he was the only true competitorĀ to Amitabh Bachchan during Bollywood's golden era! Despite media-created rivalry, Khanna emphasized that they were friends and colleagues, sharing iconic roles in blockbusters like Amar Akbar AnthonyĀ and Hera Pheri. While he stepped away from films to follow spirituality, Khanna acknowledged games were being played in Bollywood to favor certain camps, but he was never ambitious enough to care. š„āØ
On Vinod Khannaās 78th birth anniversary, his past rivalry with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is being remembered with awe! š Khanna, who was seen as the only serious contenderĀ to Amitabhās throne, once expressed his views on the much-talked-about competition between the two legends. š§š„
Vinod Khannaās film journey started in the late 60s alongside Amitabh, and soon both were cast in some of Bollywoodās biggest blockbusters. š½ļø While Amitabh stormed the industry with his āangry young manā image, Vinod Khanna made waves with his versatile performances, ranging from antagonist roles to playing the hero in movies like Mere ApneĀ and Purab Aur Paschim. šŖš¬
Critics began comparing them after their successful collaborationsĀ in films like Hera PheriĀ and Zameer. Both had impressive performances, and the media hyped up the competition, leading to debates about who was better! š¤š¤
Khanna famously stated, āThe media created the rivalry,ā adding that there was no bitterness between them. š āāļø According to him, the fan clubs and journalists were more invested in pitting them against each other than they were. š¤·āāļø Despite the rivalry rumors, Vinod and Amitabh remained close friends throughout their careers. š¤
As his fame peaked, Khanna made a surprising decisionĀ to leave Bollywood in the late 70s to join Rajneeshās ashram in the USA. š§āāļø While he was away, Amitabh solidified his top position in Bollywood. But when Vinod Khanna returned to India in the 80s, he came back stronger than ever with hits like InsaafĀ and Satyamev Jayate! š„š„
He once admitted that while there were āgames being playedā in the industry to favor certain actors, he was never driven by ambition. š“ļø He didnāt belong to any film camps, and though he faced stiff competition, he always felt like he received his due share of success. ššŖ
Amitabh Bachchan, in an emotional tribute after Vinod Khannaās passing in 2017, fondly recalled their early days in Bollywood. šļø āNo one walked the way he did. No one had the presence he had. There is no one like him,ā Amitabh said, remembering his friend. š
MediaFx Opinion:Ā Vinod Khannaās passing 5 years ago was a massive lossĀ for the film industry. š¢ But whether itās Khanna, Amitabh, or any other actor, rankings donāt matter. Each one has contributed uniquely to Indian cinema, and thatās what truly counts. š On his birth anniversary, itās a great time to remember the impact of Vinod Khannaāa legend who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. š¬ā¤ļø
Whatās your favorite Vinod Khanna movie? Comment below! š¬š
