EXCLUSIVE: Vinod Khanna was struggling with ‘unhappiness and alcohol’ reveals Ma Anand Sheela: ‘The marital problems…’

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but marvel at Vinod Khanna’s film legacy, which stands as a testament to his significant impact on the cinematic world. Beyond his acting prowess, he was deeply spiritual, and during the zenith of his career, he chose to follow Osho Rajneesh. This led him to reside in Rajneeshpuram, a spiritual commune founded by his guru, in Oregon, United States.

In a chat with TopMob, Ma Anand Sheela shared that Khanna’s fame did not faze her when he joined the commune. Furthermore, she disclosed that the actor was grappling with ‘personal distress and alcohol issues’.

Ma Anand Sheela, being closely associated with Osho Rajneesh, had a good understanding of the types of individuals who sought his spiritual guidance. Among these disciples was Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna, who joined their group in the 1980s. In an exclusive interview with TopMob, Osho’s trusted assistant, Sheela mentioned that despite Khanna being a major celebrity, for her, he was simply another ‘sannyasin’.

When asked if she understood why the deceased actor, who already had everything he desired, was still searching for something, she replied, “I understand that he had plenty at home, but he wasn’t content. Furthermore, mixing unhappiness with alcohol is a dangerous combination.

Watch the entire interview below:

Additionally, she commented, “Marital issues are quite common and they can be make-or-break situations. I believe that was his challenge, as best as I could gather from the conversation.” Later in the interview, Ma Anand Sheela expressed her uncertainty about whether Khanna found what he was seeking, since they never discussed it directly.

Despite encountering numerous environmental challenges that threatened their survival, she managed to find tranquility. As her personal secretary to the spiritual leader, she shared, “I was among those fortunate enough to have easy access to Bhagwan. He had a knack for alleviating my troubles whenever they arose. When I faced disagreements or conflicts, he would always intervene and bring resolution.

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2025-04-04 23:23