This actor entered the film world as a child artiste. The selection of films gave him a different identity. With his entry in the lead role, he emerged as a strong actor. His roles became memorable. He started being counted among the select powerful actors of that era. He started overshadowing his fellow actors due to his acting skills. Many established stars also started kneeling before him. His passion for acting was so strong that he considered becoming a 'bachelor father' to pursue his craft. In his remarkable career spanning three decades, he has worked in more than 100 films. On one hand his film career was flourishing, while on the other his personal life was entangled with many ups and downs. His romantic life was not simple at all. Even after tying the knot, they continued to search for true love.
called chocolate boy
The actor we are talking about is none other than the first chocolate boy of Hindi cinema. There has always been a demand for a chocolate hero in Hindi films. Vinod Mehra's first film as a hero was 'Rita' released in 1971, which proved to be a hit film. After this, he did 'Naagin', 'Jaani Dushman', 'Ghar', 'Swarg Narak', 'Kartavya', 'Saajan Bina Suhagan', 'Jamna', 'Ek Hi Raasta', 'Yeh Kaise Insaaf Kar I Have Done' and 'Khuddaar' were some of his major films. He breathed life into his characters in these films. Now let us tell you about his married life. Even after getting into many relationships, he could not handle any relationship. This was the reason why his life was full of loneliness.
Didn't get the happiness of married life
Vinod Mehra's first marriage was arranged by his mother, that is, it was an arranged marriage, but his romantic journey was not at all simple. He married 4 times, but the discussion of one marriage was kept a secret. His first marriage was to Meena Broka, but soon after the marriage, Vinod suffered a mild heart attack. When he recovered, he returned to the film industry and fell in love with actress Bindiya Goswami, who was 16 years his junior, rekindling his passion for both love and cinema. After this both of them got married and this marriage lasted only for four years. After this Vinod Mehra also married for the third time. They fell in love again. This time he married Kiran Mehra. From this marriage the actor had two children, son Rohan and daughter Sonia. This marriage was going well, but Vinod suffered a second heart attack and died again.
Rekha and Vinod Mehra.
Secret wedding with Rekha
The affair between Vinod Mehra and Rekha was also discussed in the corridors of Bollywood. According to Yasir Usman's book Rekha: An Untold Story, both of them got married secretly. When Rekha reached Vinod's house in Kolkata, her mother Kamala Mehra turned red with anger. When Rekha tried to show respect, he pushed her. Vinod intervened, but ultimately asked Rekha to go back home for some time. Their relationship disintegrated there. In an interview, Vinod Mehra's wife Kiran spoke openly about the relationship between Rekha and her husband. He told that Rekha always denied the talk of love or marriage, but she remained with Vinod till his last moments. Expressing her heartfelt feelings, Kiran said that if she had met Rekha today, she would have hugged her, because she has deep respect for her.
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