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Amjad Khan was an Indian renowned actor and film director. [1] [2]He worked in over 132 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He was the son of the actor Jayant.He gained popularity for villainous roles in mostly Hindi films, the most famous among his enacted roles being Gabbar Singh in the 1975 classic Sholay [3] and of Dilawar in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978).
Amjad Khan was a versatile actor and director who played the iconic villain Gabbar Singh in Sholay. Learn about his life, career, family, death cause and some lesser known facts.
- Gabbar Singh (film- Sholay)
- Amjad Zakaria Khan
- Actor and Director
Amjad Khan was a renowned Bollywood actor and film director, widely popular for his performance as Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). He also won several awards, directed two films, and composed music for one film.
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- Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India
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- Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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Nov 12, 2021 · Amjad Khan along with Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Sholay. Amjad was struggling to find a footing in films at the time. It was his theatre background that came in handy. “Salim had heard about Amjad’s skills as an actor, and physically he seemed to fit the role.
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Jul 27, 2023 · A tribute to the versatile actor who played diverse roles in films like Sholay, Shatranj Ke Khilari, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and Satte Pe Satta. Learn how he impressed Satyajit Ray, Amitabh Bachchan and other filmmakers with his talent and charisma.
Aug 25, 1992 · Amjad Khan was a versatile and popular actor who starred in over 200 films, including Sholay, where he played the iconic Gabbar Singh. He also appeared in Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khilari and other classics, and was a theatre enthusiast and a union leader.
Nov 13, 2022 · Amjad Khan was set for fame in Bollywood but his career - and life - nearly came to a premature end in 1976 when he, and his wife, were severely injured in a road accident on the Goa-Bombay ...
