About Agha

Agha was an Indian actor, best known for his roles in the Hindi films of the 1940s and 1950s. He began his career as a theater actor in the early 1930s. He made his debut in film with Stree Dharma also known as Painted Sin (1935). People remember him for his roles in Karwan-e-Husn (1935), Anuradha (1940), and Rangila Mazdoor (1938). He gained fame for his versatility, portraying hero, villain, and comedian roles with equal ease. He was also an accomplished singer and musician credited with introducing the sitar to Bollywood music. He passed away in 1992.

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Personal Statistics of Agha

Born	21 March 1914
Name	Agha
Nickname	Not known
Spouse	Not known
Children	Jalal Agha, Shahnaz Anand, Shahoor Agha and Shahi Agha
Alma Mater	Not known
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Height	5′ 10″
Weight	76 Kg (186 lbs)
Residence	Pune
Networth	Not known

Early Life of Agha

Fatima Nagar in Pune was the place 1914 where agha was born.
Father lived priorly in Iran but then moved to Pune where agha was born further in search of employment agha’s father and his family moved to Bombay.
Agha attended schooling just for three days as he was not quite interested in it.
From a very early age, he had a deep interest in horse riding and loved horses. He wanted to become a jockey.
Later, he joined a drama group which was in his neighborhood.
He got interested in an acting career as a production manager for the Kanwal Movietone.

Career Timeline

1. 1930s

Begins his acting career with a supporting role in the film, Stree Dharma whose director was C. M. Rafi.
He has appeared in several films including Berozgar, Daulat, Rangila Mazdoor, Kahan Hai Manzil Teri, and Karwan – e – Husn.

2. 1940s

Appears in the classic Bollywood film, Anuradha.
Stars in two hit films, Circus ki Sundari, and Nai Roshni.
Worked in several other movies including Captain Kishori, Safed Sawar, Roti, Muqabla, Apna Paraya, Mera Gaon, Amanat, Meghdoot, Mohabbat Ki Jeet, Taxi driver, Bhagya Laxmi, Chalis Karod, Jugnu, Elaan, Dhokebaaz, Balam, Bhool Bhulaiyan, Shikayat, Khush Naseeb and many more.

3. 1950s

Appears in the Indian films, Humara Ghar, Badal, Patita, Bahut Din Huwe, Chandni Chowk, Udan Khatola, Mr and Mrs 55, Bade Sarkar, Kala Pani, Nausherwan-E- Adil, Navrang, and Ardhangini.
Stars in classic Indian films such as Ustad Petro, Do Raha, Ambar, Tismar khan, and Parivar.

4. 1960s

He has appeared in numerous Indian films including Zindagi Aur Khwab, Nartaki, Daal Mein Kaala, Dulha Dulhan, and Padosan.
Stars in blockbuster Indian films such as Teen Bahuraniyan, Jigri Dost, Tere Mere Sapne, Bombay to Goa, and Piya ka Ghar.

5. 1970s

He has appeared in the Indian films, Honeymoon, Prem nagar, charas and aadmi sadak ka.

6. 1980s

Appears in the Indian films, Kranti, Andhaa Kanoon, Love and God, Aadmi, and Baat Ban Jaye.
Stars in the hit Indian film, Ishwar.

5 Best Movies

Year	Movie Name	Character Name	Box Office Collection	Result
1952	Amber	Veenu Bilasi	–	Blockbuster
1977	Hum Kisise Kum Naheen	Hotel Manager	–	Superhit
1957	Nausherwan- E – Adil	Altaf	–	Average
1965	Adhi Raat Ke Baad	Murli	–	Average
1989	Ishwar	Tolaran’s Father-in-law	–	Average

Surprising Facts

Agha is an Indian actor who began his career in the late 1940s. He is best known for his roles in films such as Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, Anuradha, Andhaa Kanoon, and Ishwar. Agha is also the father of the late actor Jalal Agha. A surprising fact about Agha is that he was nominated for the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Ghunghat in 1960 but unfortunately didn’t win it.

Awards

Even after working on more than 200 movies throughout his career, Agha had won none of the awards. He acted as a supporting character in numerous films. He got nominated for the movie Ghunghat as the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award in 1960 but did not win it.

Honors

Agha has contributed to Hindi Cinema in an amazing way. Though he has worked really hard and with immense effort. There are none of the honors he received.

Conclusion

Agha was a prolific actor who had a long and successful career in the Indian film industry. He had a unique acting style, often playing characters with intelligence and wit. People praised his performances for their subtlety and nuance, and he excelled in both comedic and dramatic roles, making him a popular choice. He left a lasting impact on the Indian film industry, and future generations will remember his legacy.

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