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Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 12 November 1940
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Actor, Film Director
  • Father Jayant
  • Spouse Shaila Khan
  • Siblings Kruttika Desai
  • Education Rishi Dayaram And Seth Hassaram National College And Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College, St. Andrew's High School, Mumbai
  • Years active 1951-1992
  • Children Shadaab Khan, Ahlam Khan

Related Other Pages:

  • Aatank, 
  • Kruttika Desai, 
  • Sholay
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ABOUT Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan: The Quintessential Bollywood Villain Amjad Khan (1940-1992), son of actor Jayant, left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema, despite a career spanning less than two decades. His imposing physique and powerful screen presence cemented his status as one of Bollywood's most iconic villains. Across a filmography exceeding 132 films, Khan's performances consistently captivated audiences, a testament to his acting prowess. His breakthrough role, and arguably his most memorable, was Gabbar Singh in Ramesh Sippy's 1975 blockbuster Sholay. The character transcended the typical villain archetype, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Khan's portrayal of Gabbar Singh, a ruthless dacoit, was nuanced and captivating, striking a balance between terrifying menace and unexpected moments of dark humour. This role remains a highpoint of his career, solidifying his position in cinematic history. Another significant role came in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), playing the formidable Dilawar. This performance showcased his versatility and ability to portray complex characters. While primarily known for his villainous roles, Khan demonstrated his range in several other notable films. His career, though relatively brief, was marked by memorable portrayals that redefined the villainous character in Hindi cinema. His legacy continues to resonate, with Gabbar Singh remaining a benchmark for memorable antagonists.

Amjad Khan FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Aatank
  • Aatank

    ( 1996 )

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  • Kalinga
  • Kalinga

    ( 1996 )

  • Hukumnama
  • Hukumnama

    ( 1996 )

  • Sautela Bhai
  • Sautela Bhai

    ( 1996 )

  • Anokhi Chaal
  • Anokhi Chaal

    ( 1995 )

  • Do Fantoosh
  • Do Fantoosh

    ( 1994 )

  • In Custody
  • In Custody

    ( 1994 )

  • Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
  • Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya

    ( 1994 )

  • Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon
  • Saboot Mangta Hain Kanoon

    ( 1994 )

  • Jaan Per Khel Kar
  • Jaan Per Khel Kar

    ( 1993 )

  • Police Wala
  • Police Wala

    ( 1993 )

  • Rudaali
  • Rudaali

    ( 1993 )

  • Bechain
  • Bechain

    ( 1993 )

  • Chingari Aur Sholay
  • Chingari Aur Sholay

    ( 1993 )

  • Waqt Ka Badshah
  • Waqt Ka Badshah

    ( 1992 )

  • Saali Adhe Gharwali
  • Saali Adhe Gharwali

    ( 1992 )

  • Ele, My Friend
  • Ele, My Friend

    ( 1992 )

  • Virodhi
  • Virodhi

    ( 1992 )

  • Aasmaan Se Gira
  • Aasmaan Se Gira

    ( 1992 )

  • Dil Hi To Hai
  • Dil Hi To Hai

    ( 1992 )

  • Yaara Dildara
  • Yaara Dildara

    ( 1991 )

  • Love
  • Love

    ( 1991 )

  • Izzat
  • Izzat

    ( 1991 )

  • Ramgarh Ke Sholay
  • Ramgarh Ke Sholay

    ( 1991 )

  • Pucca Badmaash
  • Pucca Badmaash

    ( 1991 )

  • Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein
  • Mohabbat Pehli Nazar Mein

    ( 1991 )

  • Jawahar
  • Jawahar

    ( 1991 )

  • Ghar Ka Ujala
  • Ghar Ka Ujala

    ( 1990 )

  • Shararat
  • Shararat

    ( 1990 )

  • Danga Fasaad
  • Danga Fasaad

    ( 1990 )

  • Pati Patni Aur Tawaif
  • Pati Patni Aur Tawaif

    ( 1990 )

  • Lekin...
  • Lekin...

    ( 1990 )

  • Prema Yuddham
  • Prema Yuddham

    ( 1990 )

  • Maha-Sangram
  • Maha-Sangram

    ( 1990 )

  • Shatrutaa
  • Shatrutaa

    ( 1990 )

  • Maa Kasam Badla Loonga
  • Maa Kasam Badla Loonga

    ( 1990 )

  • Naqab
  • Naqab

    ( 1989 )

  • Khuli Khidki
  • Khuli Khidki

    ( 1989 )

  • Dost
  • Dost

    ( 1989 )

  • Santosh
  • Santosh

    ( 1989 )

  • Bees Saal Baad
  • Bees Saal Baad

    ( 1989 )

  • Meri Zabaan
  • Meri Zabaan

    ( 1989 )

  • Sau Saal Baad
  • Sau Saal Baad

    ( 1989 )

  • Do Waqt Ki Roti
  • Do Waqt Ki Roti

    ( 1988 )

  • Dharam Shatru
  • Dharam Shatru

    ( 1988 )

  • Inteqam
  • Inteqam

    ( 1988 )

  • Dharam Yuddh
  • Dharam Yuddh

    ( 1988 )

  • Paanch Fauladi
  • Paanch Fauladi

    ( 1988 )

  • Qatil
  • Qatil

    ( 1988 )

  • Paigham
  • Paigham

    ( 1988 )

  • Rolling in Money
  • Rolling in Money

    ( 1988 )

  • Kanwarlal
  • Kanwarlal

    ( 1988 )

  • The Perfect Murder
  • The Perfect Murder

    ( 1988 )

  • Kabrastan
  • Kabrastan

    ( 1988 )

  • Mirza Ghalib
  • Mirza Ghalib

    ( 1988 )

  • Ghunghat
  • Ghunghat

    ( 1988 )

  • Jaago Hua Savera
  • Jaago Hua Savera

    ( 1987 )

  • Kaun Kitney Pani Mein
  • Kaun Kitney Pani Mein

    ( 1987 )

  • Ahsaan
  • Ahsaan

    ( 1987 )

  • Sitapur Ki Geeta
  • Sitapur Ki Geeta

    ( 1987 )

  • Maashuka
  • Maashuka

    ( 1987 )

  • Insaniyat Ke Dushman
  • Insaniyat Ke Dushman

    ( 1987 )

  • Mr. X
  • Mr. X

    ( 1987 )

  • Godna
  • Godna

    ( 1987 )

  • Om
  • Om

    ( 1986 )

  • Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai
  • Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai

    ( 1986 )

  • Mohabbat Ki Kasam
  • Mohabbat Ki Kasam

    ( 1986 )

  • Jeeva
  • Jeeva

    ( 1986 )

  • Mangal Dada
  • Mangal Dada

    ( 1986 )

  • Nasihat
  • Nasihat

    ( 1986 )

  • Zindagani
  • Zindagani

    ( 1986 )

  • Peechha Karro
  • Peechha Karro

    ( 1986 )

  • Vikram
  • Vikram

    ( 1986 )

  • Love and God
  • Love and God

    ( 1986 )

  • Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein
  • Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein

    ( 1986 )

  • Pahunchey Huwe Log
  • Pahunchey Huwe Log

    ( 1986 )

  • Simhasanam
  • Simhasanam

    ( 1986 )

  • Singhasan
  • Singhasan

    ( 1986 )

  • Chameli Ki Shaadi
  • Chameli Ki Shaadi

    ( 1986 )

  • Vidhaan
  • Vidhaan

    ( 1986 )

  • Kala Suraj
  • Kala Suraj

    ( 1985 )

  • Mera Saathi
  • Mera Saathi

    ( 1985 )

  • Maa Kasam
  • Maa Kasam

    ( 1985 )

  • Chaar Maharathi
  • Chaar Maharathi

    ( 1985 )

  • Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
  • Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar

    ( 1985 )

  • Ek Daku Saher Mein
  • Ek Daku Saher Mein

    ( 1985 )

  • Mohabbat
  • Mohabbat

    ( 1985 )

  • Ameer Aadmi Ghareeb Aadmi
  • Ameer Aadmi Ghareeb Aadmi

    ( 1985 )

  • Ek Se Bhale Do
  • Ek Se Bhale Do

    ( 1985 )

  • Pataal Bhairavi
  • Pataal Bhairavi

    ( 1985 )

  • Chhun Chhun Karti Aayee Chidiya
  • Chhun Chhun Karti Aayee Chidiya

    ( 1985 )

  • Dhokebaaz
  • Dhokebaaz

    ( 1984 )

  • Kaamyaab
  • Kaamyaab

    ( 1984 )

  • Tere Mere Beech Mein
  • Tere Mere Beech Mein

    ( 1984 )

  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
  • Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!

    ( 1984 )

  • Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
  • Pet Pyaar Aur Paap

    ( 1984 )

  • Utsav
  • Utsav

    ( 1984 )

  • Maqsad
  • Maqsad

    ( 1984 )

  • Maati Maangey Khoon
  • Maati Maangey Khoon

    ( 1984 )

  • Bindiya Chamkegi
  • Bindiya Chamkegi

    ( 1984 )

  • Sardaar
  • Sardaar

    ( 1984 )

  • Maang Saja Do Meri
  • Maang Saja Do Meri

    ( 1984 )

  • Main Qatil Hoon
  • Main Qatil Hoon

    ( 1984 )

  • Senurwa Bhail Mohaal
  • Senurwa Bhail Mohaal

    ( 1984 )

  • Kalka
  • Kalka

    ( 1983 )

  • Chor Police
  • Chor Police

    ( 1983 )

  • Bade Dil Wala
  • Bade Dil Wala

    ( 1983 )

  • Hum Se Hai Zamana
  • Hum Se Hai Zamana

    ( 1983 )

  • Achha Bura
  • Achha Bura

    ( 1983 )

  • Jaani Dost
  • Jaani Dost

    ( 1983 )

  • Mahaan
  • Mahaan

    ( 1983 )

  • Ganga Meri Maa
  • Ganga Meri Maa

    ( 1983 )

  • Himmatwala
  • Himmatwala

    ( 1983 )

  • Nastik
  • Nastik

    ( 1983 )

  • Humse Na Jeeta Koi
  • Humse Na Jeeta Koi

    ( 1983 )

  • Khush Naseeb
  • Khush Naseeb

    ( 1982 )

  • Taqdeer Ka Badshah
  • Taqdeer Ka Badshah

    ( 1982 )

  • Baghavat
  • Baghavat

    ( 1982 )

  • Daulat
  • Daulat

    ( 1982 )

  • Samraat
  • Samraat

    ( 1982 )

  • Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon
  • Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon

    ( 1982 )

  • Dharam Kanta
  • Dharam Kanta

    ( 1982 )

  • Insaan
  • Insaan

    ( 1982 )

  • Teesri Aankh
  • Teesri Aankh

    ( 1982 )

  • Desh Premee
  • Desh Premee

    ( 1982 )

  • Dial 100
  • Dial 100

    ( 1982 )

  • Adhura Aadmi
  • Adhura Aadmi

    ( 1982 )

  • Satte Pe Satta
  • Satte Pe Satta

    ( 1982 )

  • Eent Ka Jawab Patthar
  • Eent Ka Jawab Patthar

    ( 1982 )

  • Pyaara Dost
  • Pyaara Dost

    ( 1982 )

  • Plot No. 5
  • Plot No. 5

    ( 1981 )

  • Ladaaku
  • Ladaaku

    ( 1981 )

  • Josh
  • Josh

    ( 1981 )

  • Katilon Ke Kaatil
  • Katilon Ke Kaatil

    ( 1981 )

  • Maan Gaye Ustaad
  • Maan Gaye Ustaad

    ( 1981 )

  • Dhuan
  • Dhuan

    ( 1981 )

  • Professor Pyarelal
  • Professor Pyarelal

    ( 1981 )

  • Gajara Maru
  • Gajara Maru

    ( 1981 )

  • Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai
  • Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai

    ( 1981 )

  • Kaalia
  • Kaalia

    ( 1981 )

  • Khoon Ka Rishta
  • Khoon Ka Rishta

    ( 1981 )

  • Gehra Zakhm
  • Gehra Zakhm

    ( 1981 )

  • Shama
  • Shama

    ( 1981 )

  • Yaarana
  • Yaarana

    ( 1981 )

  • Commander
  • Commander

    ( 1981 )

  • Jail Yatra
  • Jail Yatra

    ( 1981 )

  • Hum Se Badkar Kaun
  • Hum Se Badkar Kaun

    ( 1981 )

  • Laawaris
  • Laawaris

    ( 1981 )

  • Rocky
  • Rocky

    ( 1981 )

  • Naseeb
  • Naseeb

    ( 1981 )

  • Ladies Tailor
  • Ladies Tailor

    ( 1981 )

  • Chehre Pe Chehra
  • Chehre Pe Chehra

    ( 1981 )

  • Love Story
  • Love Story

    ( 1981 )

  • Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
  • Barsaat Ki Ek Raat

    ( 1981 )

  • Waqt Ki Deewar
  • Waqt Ki Deewar

    ( 1981 )

  • Kanhaiyaa
  • Kanhaiyaa

    ( 1981 )

  • Paanch Qaidi
  • Paanch Qaidi

    ( 1981 )

  • Khoon Kharaba
  • Khoon Kharaba

    ( 1980 )

  • Kala Pani
  • Kala Pani

    ( 1980 )

  • Bambai Ka Maharaja
  • Bambai Ka Maharaja

    ( 1980 )

  • Bombay 405 Miles
  • Bombay 405 Miles

    ( 1980 )

  • Khanjar
  • Khanjar

    ( 1980 )

  • Jwalamukhi
  • Jwalamukhi

    ( 1980 )

  • Ram Balram
  • Ram Balram

    ( 1980 )

  • Pyaara Dushman
  • Pyaara Dushman

    ( 1980 )

  • Ek Do Teen Chaar
  • Ek Do Teen Chaar

    ( 1980 )

  • Yari Dushmani
  • Yari Dushmani

    ( 1980 )

  • Lahu Pukarega
  • Lahu Pukarega

    ( 1980 )

  • Chambal Ki Kassam
  • Chambal Ki Kassam

    ( 1980 )

  • Qurbani
  • Qurbani

    ( 1980 )

  • Lootmaar
  • Lootmaar

    ( 1980 )

  • Dadon Ka Dada
  • Dadon Ka Dada

    ( 1980 )

  • Atmaram
  • Atmaram

    ( 1979 )

  • Lakhan
  • Lakhan

    ( 1979 )

  • Zulm Ki Pukar
  • Zulm Ki Pukar

    ( 1979 )

  • Jaandaar
  • Jaandaar

    ( 1979 )

  • Deen Aur Imaan
  • Deen Aur Imaan

    ( 1979 )

  • Chambal Ki Rani
  • Chambal Ki Rani

    ( 1979 )

  • Raakhi Ki Saugandh
  • Raakhi Ki Saugandh

    ( 1979 )

  • Dada
  • Dada

    ( 1979 )

  • Do Shikari
  • Do Shikari

    ( 1979 )

  • Hum Tere Ashiq Hain
  • Hum Tere Ashiq Hain

    ( 1979 )

  • Lok Parlok
  • Lok Parlok

    ( 1979 )

  • Suhaag
  • Suhaag

    ( 1979 )

  • Ahsaas
  • Ahsaas

    ( 1979 )

  • Mr. Natwarlal
  • Mr. Natwarlal

    ( 1979 )

  • Meera
  • Meera

    ( 1979 )

  • Hamare Tumhare
  • Hamare Tumhare

    ( 1979 )

  • Sarkari Mehman
  • Sarkari Mehman

    ( 1979 )

  • Chowki No.11
  • Chowki No.11

    ( 1978 )

  • Khoon Ki Pukaar
  • Khoon Ki Pukaar

    ( 1978 )

  • Muqaddar
  • Muqaddar

    ( 1978 )

  • Heeralal Pannalal
  • Heeralal Pannalal

    ( 1978 )

  • Bhagyalaxmi
  • Bhagyalaxmi

    ( 1978 )

  • Ram Kasam
  • Ram Kasam

    ( 1978 )

  • Bhookh
  • Bhookh

    ( 1978 )

  • Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
  • Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

    ( 1978 )

  • Apna Khoon
  • Apna Khoon

    ( 1978 )

  • Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
  • Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan

    ( 1978 )

  • Des Pardes
  • Des Pardes

    ( 1978 )

  • Kasme Vaade
  • Kasme Vaade

    ( 1978 )

  • Besharam
  • Besharam

    ( 1978 )

  • Bandie
  • Bandie

    ( 1978 )

  • Ganga Ki Saugand
  • Ganga Ki Saugand

    ( 1978 )

  • Khunnus
  • Khunnus

    ( 1978 )

  • Aafat
  • Aafat

    ( 1977 )

  • Zamaanat
  • Zamaanat

    ( 1977 )

  • Ram Bharose
  • Ram Bharose

    ( 1977 )

  • Inkaar
  • Inkaar

    ( 1977 )

  • Chakkar Pe Chakkar
  • Chakkar Pe Chakkar

    ( 1977 )

  • Kasam Khoon Ki
  • Kasam Khoon Ki

    ( 1977 )

  • Janam Janam Na Saath
  • Janam Janam Na Saath

    ( 1977 )

  • Aakhri Goli
  • Aakhri Goli

    ( 1977 )

  • Parvarish
  • Parvarish

    ( 1977 )

  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
  • Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein

    ( 1977 )

  • The Chess Players
  • The Chess Players

    ( 1977 )

  • Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
  • Hum Kisise Kum Naheen

    ( 1977 )

  • Ginny Aur Johnny
  • Ginny Aur Johnny

    ( 1976 )

  • Vir Mangdavalo
  • Vir Mangdavalo

    ( 1976 )

  • Charas
  • Charas

    ( 1976 )

  • Sholay
  • Sholay

    ( 1975 )

  • Hindustan Ki Kasam
  • Hindustan Ki Kasam

    ( 1973 )

  • Maya
  • Maya

    ( 1961 )

  • Ab Dilli Dur Nahin
  • Ab Dilli Dur Nahin

    ( 1957 )

  • Char Paise
  • Char Paise

    ( 1955 )

  • Nazneen
  • Nazneen

    ( 1951 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Amjad Khan AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor (Hindi)
  • The Bengal Film Journalists' Award for Best Supporting Actor (Hindi) - 1976 Sholay

  • Best Comic Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Comic Actor - 1986 Maa Kasam

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1982 Yaarana

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 1980 Dada

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

AMJAD KHAN NEWS

Amjad Khan's son recalls how producers ran away with Rs 1.25 crore after actor's death, an underworld gangster offered to compensate them

May 08, 2022 3:56 pm

Amjad Khan's son, Shadaab Khan, recalled how producers who'd borrowed money from his father left the family high and dry after his death.

Amjad Khan: Not the first choice to play Sholay's Gabbar Singh, he emerged as Hindi cinema's most iconic villain

November 13, 2021 10:14 am

On Amjad Khan's 81st birth anniversary, we revisit how the veteran actor infused life into Gabbar Singh that went on to outlive Sholay and become a benchmark in the portrayal of villains in Indian cinema.

Amjad Khan named Amitabh Bachchan 'Shorty' during Sholay, Big B filled in for his family after life-threatening accident

July 28, 2021 8:40 am

Amitabh Bachchan once spoke about how he had to sign crucial hospital formalities for Amjad Khan when the latter had a road accident. Big B remembered that Khan used to call him 'Shorty'.

AAP appoints retired DSP its Ahmedabad unit president

March 22, 2021 1:56 am

Jayantilal Jethalal Mevada, an AAP worker in Gujarat for the past eight years, who contested on the party’s ticket for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and 2017 Gujarat Assembly elections, was given the post of AAP Ahmedabad city president.

On Amjad Khan’s 77th birth anniversary, a tribute to the star whose portrayal of Gabbar Singh remains Bollywood’s pop-cultural apogee

November 12, 2017 10:03 am

For much of his life, Amjad Khan was branded as Gabbar Singh from Sholay – that ultimate personification of cinematic evil. But he was also a sadistic smuggler, a friend’s friend, a gum-chewing cop and a poetic Nawab. His colourfully kitschy characters made Hindi cinema of 1970s and 80s both memorable and enjoyable.

Biography on actor Amjad Khan soon

August 15, 2015 11:50 am

Actor Shadaab Khan, son of noted actor late Amjad Khan, said he is working on a biography on his father.

40 years of 'Sholay': From 'kitney aadmi thhe' to 'suar ke bachchon' - Iconic dialogues from the cult classic

August 14, 2015 4:59 pm

A day prior to the occasion when the cult classic 'Sholay' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra clocks 40 years, here's a list of the most timeless dialogues from the movie.

They Don’t Make ‘em Like This Anymore

January 04, 2014 2:38 am

Sholay,re-released in a 3D version,needs to be your go-to movie this weekend,no ifs,no buts.

Movie Review: 'Sholay 3D',go-to movie this weekend,no ifs,no buts

January 03, 2014 1:39 pm

You can divide Hindi cinema into two eras,pre-and-post ‘Sholay’. It is a landmark.

Amjad Khan's daughter to debut with Miss Sundari

November 21, 2013 1:56 pm

Ahlam,who hails from a theatre background,has now signed her first film titled 'Miss Sundari'.

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