Vinod Khanna was a prominent Indian film actor, producer, and politician who made a significant impact in both the entertainment and political industries. Born on October 6, 1946, in Peshawar, British India (now Pakistan), Khanna's family migrated to India after the partition in 1947. He grew up in Mumbai, where he attended St. Xavier's High School and later studied commerce at Sydenham College.

Khanna began his acting career in the late 1960s with minor roles in films like "Man Ka Meet" and "Mere Apne." He gained recognition for his roles in films like "Mera Gaon Mera Desh," "Amar Akbar Anthony," "Qurbani," and "Muqaddar Ka Sikandar," among others. He won several awards for his acting, including the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for "Haath Ki Safai" in 1975 and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.