The Debonair Hero
I saw the movie on TV. It made an instant impression, especially the Debonair Hero, in Army fatigues. The uniform suited him very well and the subtle action in the film was awesome. Especially the tactics used by him to escape from his pursuers, the flight and then the fights with the hunting dogs, the action was thrilling. "Achanak" was the first thriller I saw and was over awed by the tall, strikingly handsome hero with the prominent cleft in his chin, Vinod Khanna.
Another one his movies, which made a lasting impression on me was where he played an upright professor, with the extra large spectacles, “Imtihaan”. The character played by him was further enhanced by the immortal Kishore Kumar song, “Ruk Jaana nahi, tu kahi haar ke…” and the movie stayed with me for long.
The next movie which was engrossing was “Inkaar”, where our man again made an impression in an uniform, this time, an Police Inspector in the pursuit of a kidnapper. This too was an action packed thriller.
Two movies with Feroze Khan were about friendship and the underworld, where he excelled in histrionics and action. “Qurbani” had everything, two handsome and Debonair heroes, a very sexy heroine, excellent, melodious and foot-tapping songs, and a great story of friendship, mis-understandings and sacrifice. No wonder, it topped the ticket windows as well as the music charts. “Dayavaan” was the remake of the Tamil movie, “Nayagan” and was a landmark of Vinod Khanna’s career, especially his second innings. He proved that he still had it in him to give the younger Heroes a run for their money.
And last but not the list was his Midas like pairing with Amitabh Bachchan. Whichever movie, these two great icons starred in, turned to pure gold. Producers blindly put money in any movie starring the two of them. There were so many of them, “Amar Akbar Anthony” being the most memorable. The fight scene between the two of them was the highlight, with Amar emerging victorious. A start to end entertainer and both of them along with the evergreen Rishi Kapoor, ensuring that the audience came back repeatedly to the theatres. Another gem from them was, “Mukkaddar ka Sikandar”, a money spinner. Whether they starred as friends or brothers, the chemistry between the two of them was always excellent, since they enjoyed a great friendship, off screen too.
Finally his greatest role was the dacoit, Jabbar, who terrorises a village, his smouldering eyes, enough to get the job done. A memorable performance indeed in “Mera gaon mera desh”.
In the twilight of his illustrious career, he shone as the upright father sharing a love-hate relationship with his rebel of a son, played by Salman Khan, in the Dabangg franchise.
In the week gone by, we bid the final farewell to the Superstar and a great human being, Vinod Khanna. RIP.
Yatindra Tawde
I saw the movie on TV. It made an instant impression, especially the Debonair Hero, in Army fatigues. The uniform suited him very well and the subtle action in the film was awesome. Especially the tactics used by him to escape from his pursuers, the flight and then the fights with the hunting dogs, the action was thrilling. "Achanak" was the first thriller I saw and was over awed by the tall, strikingly handsome hero with the prominent cleft in his chin, Vinod Khanna.
Another one his movies, which made a lasting impression on me was where he played an upright professor, with the extra large spectacles, “Imtihaan”. The character played by him was further enhanced by the immortal Kishore Kumar song, “Ruk Jaana nahi, tu kahi haar ke…” and the movie stayed with me for long.
The next movie which was engrossing was “Inkaar”, where our man again made an impression in an uniform, this time, an Police Inspector in the pursuit of a kidnapper. This too was an action packed thriller.
Two movies with Feroze Khan were about friendship and the underworld, where he excelled in histrionics and action. “Qurbani” had everything, two handsome and Debonair heroes, a very sexy heroine, excellent, melodious and foot-tapping songs, and a great story of friendship, mis-understandings and sacrifice. No wonder, it topped the ticket windows as well as the music charts. “Dayavaan” was the remake of the Tamil movie, “Nayagan” and was a landmark of Vinod Khanna’s career, especially his second innings. He proved that he still had it in him to give the younger Heroes a run for their money.
And last but not the list was his Midas like pairing with Amitabh Bachchan. Whichever movie, these two great icons starred in, turned to pure gold. Producers blindly put money in any movie starring the two of them. There were so many of them, “Amar Akbar Anthony” being the most memorable. The fight scene between the two of them was the highlight, with Amar emerging victorious. A start to end entertainer and both of them along with the evergreen Rishi Kapoor, ensuring that the audience came back repeatedly to the theatres. Another gem from them was, “Mukkaddar ka Sikandar”, a money spinner. Whether they starred as friends or brothers, the chemistry between the two of them was always excellent, since they enjoyed a great friendship, off screen too.
Finally his greatest role was the dacoit, Jabbar, who terrorises a village, his smouldering eyes, enough to get the job done. A memorable performance indeed in “Mera gaon mera desh”.
In the twilight of his illustrious career, he shone as the upright father sharing a love-hate relationship with his rebel of a son, played by Salman Khan, in the Dabangg franchise.
In the week gone by, we bid the final farewell to the Superstar and a great human being, Vinod Khanna. RIP.
Yatindra Tawde
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