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Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan's friendship transcended religion. They starred together in 'Shankar Shambhu', 'Qurbani' and 'Dayavan'. Both died on April 27, eight years apart In Hindi cinema, the tales of friendship often captivate audiences, but the true story of Vinod Khanna and Feroz Khan is one of the most remarkable.
Despite belonging to different religions, their friendship, formed on the sets of Shankar Shambhu in 1978, was unwavering and filled with mutual respect. They shared the screen in multiple successful films, such as Qurbani (1980) and Dayavan (1988), and their bond grew deeper with each collaboration. The two also supported each other in their personal and professional lives.
Feroz Khan, who not only acted but also produced and directed Qurbani and Dayavan , played a pivotal role in Vinod Khanna’s return to the film industry after a brief hiatus. However, the story of their friendship took a surreal turn when both of them passed away on the same date, April 27, though eight years apart. Feroz Khan died in 2009 from lung cancer, while Vinod Khanna followed in 2017, succumbing to cancer as well.
The coincidental nature of their deaths, occurring on the same day, stunned many, with Rishi Kapoor even commenting on the remarkable connection. Both also faced personal upheavals, as they experienced divorces in the same year, Vinod with Geetanjali and Feroz with Sundari in 1985. The tale of their enduring friendship and the uncanny coincidences that marked their lives remains etched in the annals of Hindi cinema.
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