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# Akshaye Khanna's Ultimate Tribute: "Dad Wasn't Scared of Anything" Imagine a Bollywood superstar who walked away from fame, family, and fortune at the peak of his career—not out of fear, but fearless conviction. That's the legacy Akshaye Khanna cherishes most about his father, Vinod Khanna, as revealed in a heartfelt interview.[1] Akshaye, known for his understated intensity in films like *Dil Chahta Hai* and his recent buzz with *Dhurandhar*, opened up about the quality he respected above all in his legendary father: **unwavering fearlessness**. Vinod Khanna, one of Hindi cinema's biggest icons in the 1970s, stunned the industry by abandoning it all to join Osho's ashram in Oregon. This "selfish" decision, as Akshaye once called it, left his family behind during his prime, yet Akshaye defended it fiercely. "If the relationship doesn't serve those involved," he reasoned, highlighting Vinod's courage to prioritize spiritual truth over worldly success.[2]

*Vinod Khanna: The fearless icon of Bollywood (Unsplash)*

This boldness extended to Vinod's screen presence, which Akshaye admitted overwhelmed him. Despite debuting alongside his father in *Himalay Putra* (1997), Akshaye vowed never to work with him again—or Amitabh Bachchan—saying, "There are certain people whom you shouldn't work with... They've such an overpowering screen presence. It's very difficult to match my father on screen."[1][3] Their relationship was complex, marked by respect amid challenges like Vinod's spiritual detour and family dynamics, including his second marriage.[4] Yet, Akshaye's admiration shines through: Vinod wasn't scared of risks, reinvention, or reality. Akshaye's own career echoes this spirit—choosing selective roles over stardom, portraying real-life figures like Gandhi's son in *Gandhi, My Father* (2007), where he noted the "challenging" risks of authenticity.[1] In an era of Bollywood comebacks, Vinod's story reminds us that true legends embrace the unknown. What do you admire most about Vinod Khanna's fearless journey? **Drop a comment below with your thoughts, or share this post to celebrate Bollywood's boldest father-son duo!**
Citations
1.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/when-akshaye-khanna-said-he-doesnt-want-to-work-with-his-father-vinod-khanna-9968004/
2.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/when-akshaye-khanna-supported-father-vinod-khannas-selfish-decision-to-leave-family-for-osho-if-the-relationship-doesnt-serve-those-involved-/articleshow/126032397.cms
3.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65251543/
4.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/when-dhurandhar-star-akshaye-khannas-father-vinod-khannas-second-wife-broke-silence-on-their-equation-i-did-not-try/articleshow/126089997.cms
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