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Akshaye on Vinod Khanna's Dadasaheb Phalke honour: Bittersweet moment for us

May 032018

Akshaye Khanna was accompanied by Kavita Daftary at the ceremony to receive his father Vinod Khanna’s posthumous Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Akshaye Khanna and Kavita Daftary receive the award for Vinod Khanna. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Akshaye Khanna, who was in New Delhi to receive his father Vinod Khanna’s posthumous Dadasaheb Phalke Award, said it is a “bittersweet moment” for the family. “We are really proud as a family. It is a bittersweet moment for us. I wish my father was here to receive this award. I am missing him. It is an emotional day for us,” Akshaye told PTI.

The Mom star was accompanied by step mother Kavita Daftary at the ceremony. Khanna, who died on April 27 last year at the age of 70 after battling cancer, was active in Bollywood till the very end. His last few memorable screen outings were in Salman Khans Dabangg series and Shah Rukh Khans Dilwale in 2015. Known as one of the most handsome stars ever to grace the Indian cinema screens, he started off as an antagonist and in supporting roles before graduating to lead roles. The actor had a very successful pairing with Amitabh Bachchan.

They worked together in blockbusters such as Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, Reshma Aur Shera, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Zameer, Hera Pheri and Khoon Paseena. He made his Bollywood debut in 1968 film Mann Ka Meet, which was produced by Sunil Dutt, who was reportedly struck by Khanna’s good looks. He was noticed for his portrayal of Shyam in Gulzar’s 1971 film “Mere Apne”, where he stood out as a disillusioned young man. He got his first break as a hero in “Hum Tum Aur Woh” (1971). A great many films followed including hits such as Elaan and Mera Gaon Mera Desh. He made his political debut in 1997 with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served as a minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government.

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Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Vinod Khanna

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Dec 042017

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to late Vinod Khanna at the Star Screen Awards 2018 on Sunday night. He says the veteran actor-politician left us before time. Vinod Khanna died in April after a prolonged illness at the age of 70

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan paid tribute to late Vinod Khanna at the Star Screen Awards 2018 here on Sunday night. He says the veteran actor-politician left us before time. Vinod Khanna died in April after a prolonged illness at the age of 70.

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While sharing a few photographs from the awards show on his official blog, Amitabh wrote: “Remembering a friend that has left us before time is painful and most sad. Our condolences and prayers for his soul.” Amitabh and Vinod Khanna worked together in popular films like “Muqaddar Ka Sikandar”, “Parvarish”, “Khoon Pasina” and “Amar Akbar Anthony”.

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Vinod Khanna's wife Kavita and daughter Shraddha dine out in Mumbai

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Sep 182017

Kavita Khanna

We had met her recently at the Ganpati puja at Antilia and were delighted to find that Kavita Khanna, the dignified and graceful wife of the late Vinod Khanna, had put aside her grief and was once more participating in the swirl of life.

As is known, Kavita had set aside her life to care for the ailing and much-loved actor and politician, and had hardly been seen at social events over the past few years. Now, on the persuasion of her family and children, she had decided to re-enter the ebb and flow of daily life and her quiet and wistful presence, undoubtedly buffered by her spiritual studies, was a welcome validation of time and tide.

This weekend, Kavita and her lovely daughter Shraddha attended a pop-up dinner at a five-star hotel. They had opted for the vegetarian meal, while the budding actor Sakshi, who is the spitting image of his father, had dropped in the previous evening for the non-vegetarian option. Restaurateur-businessman and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders Jai Mehta, wine aficionado Sanjay Menon, and Gautam Singhania were also present on the occasion.

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Never imagined I’d work with Akshaye Khanna: Sridevi

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Jul 072017

Akshaye-Khanna Sridevi worked with Vinod Khanna in the 1989 film “Chandni”. Back then and even later, she never thought she will end up acting with his son Akshaye Khanna, with whom she has shared the frame for “Mom”.

“I used to meet Akshaye on the sets of ‘Chandni’ while working with Vinod Khanna, but I never imagined that I would ever work with him,” Sridevi said in an interview to IANS here.

“He (Akshaye) is a focussed and dignified actor, and you come across only a very few actors like him. It was wonderful to work with him,” added the actress, who was in the capital for the film’s promotion.

It is after a leap of five years that the 53-year-old actress has returned to acting in Bollywood. She last regaled her fans in a mother’s role in “English Vinglish”, and she is once again playing the role of a mother in “Mom” — but with a difference.

“For two years, I was enjoying the success of “English Vinglish” (2012). I got many scripts but that spontaneity of saying ‘yes’ did not strike me. The script of ‘Mom’ script really touched me and moved me. So I decided to work on it,” Sridevi added.

The story of “Mom”, directed by Ravi Udyawar, talks about how far a mother can go for the sake of her children. It also features critically acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a key role.

“It’s a universal subject… This mother character is strong and she is not on the softer side,” said Sridevi, who “really enjoyed” how the film gave her a chance to portray an “intense, emotional and genuine” part.

A mother of two daughters — Jhanvi and Khushi, how is she as a mom off-screen?
“I am not possessive, but a very protective mother. Me and my daughters are more like friends, so we share and discuss everything.
“Mother is a mother — everywhere it’s the same — the concern, the worries always remain,” she said, adding that the story of “Mom” is very relevant in today’s time.

The film is produced by her husband Boney Kapoor.

She calls him “the most passionate and involved producer I have come across”.

“Not just in financing the movie, but in each step he was there for the actors and technicians as well to fulfil their views towards the movie,” said Sridevi.

The evergreen beauty, who worked as a child artiste first and then took on leading roles starting 1976, has worked across Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. Loved for her expressive acting and dancing skills, she has delivered memorable performances in films like “Himmatwala”, “Mr. India”, “Sadma”, “Nagina”, “ChaalBaaz” and “Lamhe”.

“Mom” will release on Friday.