Vinod Khanna’s life was a rollercoaster ride. At the peak of his career, he ditched it all to become a monk. He moved to America and joined Osho’s ashram, where he spent around five years.
Sheila Ambalal Patel, also known as Ma Anand Sheela, was working with Osho back then. She recently opened up about Vinod Khanna’s time at the ashram and made a shocking claim about his married life.
Ma Anand Sheela told Pinkvilla that Vinod Khanna was struggling with his marriage to Geetanjali Khanna. She suspects he might have been dealing with alcohol addiction too.
Vinod Khanna Had It All, Yet He Was Unhappy And Drank
Ma Anand Sheela revealed, “To me, Vinod Khanna was just another monk. I was a big shot there. He had everything at home, but he wasn’t happy. He drank too, which is a bad combo – being unhappy and drinking. Marriage issues are common worldwide and can make or break people.”
Trouble In Vinod Khanna’s Married Life?
When asked if Vinod Khanna was facing problems in his married life, Ma Anand Sheela said, “I think that was his struggle, as far as I could understand.” She never asked him if being around Osho helped him find peace.
Vinod Khanna Returned From Osho’s Ashram, Only To Get Divorced
Vinod Khanna was initiated into Osho’s ashram in Pune on December 31, 1975. He gave away many of his belongings, including clothes, shoes, and luxury items. He started wearing the ashram’s maroon robes. When Vinod Khanna returned to India after five years, his family had fallen apart. His wife, Geetanjali, had decided to divorce him. Vinod Khanna passed away in 2017.