From the sultry moves of ‘Rambha Ho’ making waves online to evoking the chivalry of Vinod Khanna, Kalpana Iyer is serving a double dose of 80s Bollywood nostalgia. The actress, who dazzled in Armaan, fondly remembers her KUDRAT shoot with the superstar in 1981.
Vinod was no ordinary leading man; he was a gem who mingled with everyone equally. ‘Set par koi chhota-bada nahi tha uske liye,’ Kalpana shared, emphasizing his down-to-earth nature. Personally, he was the epitome of class—polished, peaceful, and effortlessly stylish.
His elegant walk and constant smile had the industry hooked. ‘Vinar, saumya, hamesha muskurate rahte,’ she described, recalling no instances of temper. Their bond went beyond films, with Vinod always extending courtesy.
Though meetings were sporadic, each was memorable for his ethical stature. ‘Aksay Khanna ko unki smile mili hai,’ Kalpana quipped, linking past and present.
As her viral dance revives old hits, Kalpana’s anecdotes humanize Vinod Khanna, portraying him as more than a screen idol—a man of grace whose warmth echoes in his son’s features and Bollywood lore.