NEW DELHI: Iconic Indian actor and politician Vinod Khanna (pic) died Thursday in Mumbai. The Mumbai premiere of much-awaited blockbuster "Baahubali: The Conclusion" was cancelled as a mark of respect for Khanna, who died of advanced bladder carcinoma. Khanna began his career in 1968 playing an antagonist in "Man Ka Meet." He was a popular screen villain, notably in "Mera Gaon Mera Desh," until he became a leading man with "Hum Tum Aur Who." That same year, he produced "Himalay Putra" to launch the acting career of his son Akshay Khanna.

Source: The Star April 27, 2017 13:30 UTC