Vinod Khanna Left Bollywood for Spirituality, Leading to Divorce and Later Remarriage
Vinod Khanna left Bollywood at the peak of his career in 1982 to pursue spirituality at Osho's ashram in the United States, a decision that led to his divorce from first wife Geetanjali Taleyarkhan. The couple had two sons, Rahul and Akshaye Khanna. Vinod later returned to acting and married Kavita Daftary. Akshaye Khanna has reflected on his father's choice, acknowledging its personal significance and the impact on their family without judgment.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 6 Oct, 10:31 am. Other outlets followed.