Abandoning a top-tier career overnight to follow Osho was seen by parts of the industry as a betrayal of the producers and films that depended on him.
When Vinod Khanna quit films in 1982 to join Osho's movement, he was one of the biggest stars in the country, with projects riding on him. His sudden departure left producers stranded and was viewed by some as an abandonment of his professional commitments.
The decision — trading fame and money for years of anonymity and menial work at a commune — remains one of the most debated career choices in Hindi-film history.
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