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Amjad Khan

Madhuri Thakur
Article byMadhuri Thakur

About Amjad Khan

Amjad Khan is best known for portraying the iconic villain, Gabbar Singh, in the 1975 Bollywood classic Sholay. He was one of the most famous villains of Hindi cinema and is often famous for his dialogue, “Kitne aadmi the?” (“How many men were there?”).

  • He was a Bollywood actor, director, and producer.
  • His father was the legendary actor Jayant.
  • He made his acting debut in the film Haath Ki Safai (1974).
  • He is best famous for his role as Gabbar Singh in the 1975 classic Sholay.
  • He also appeared in many other Bollywood films, like Chacha Bhatija (1977), Namak Halaal (1982), and Kranti (1981).
  • He won the Filmfare Award for Best Villain in 1975 for his performance in Sholay.
  • He passed away on 27 July 1992 in London due to a heart attack.

Personal Statistics of Amjad Khan

Born 12 November 1940
Name Amjad Khan
Nickname Amzad
Spouse Shammi
Children Shadaab Khan, Shahnaz Khan, Ayesha Khan
Alma Mater None
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight 85 Kg (170 lbs)
Residence Mumbai, India
Networth Not Known

Early Life of Amjad Khan

  • His father, Aley Mohammed Khan, and mother, Iqbal Begum, were both actors
  • His education was at St. Anne’s High School in Bandra, Mumbai
  • He began his acting career in Bollywood in the 1960s
  • Played a variety of roles in Hindi and Gujarati language films

Career Timeline (Roadmap- can show important events that occurred)

  • 1975: He began his acting career in Bollywood with a lead role in the film “Gaddar.”
  • 1980: Amjad Khan stars in “Sholay,” one of the most iconic films in Indian cinema, playing the role of Gabbar Singh.
  • 1984: He starred in the comedy “Coolie” and received critical acclaim for his performance.
  • 1986: Amjad Khan stars in the film “Mard,” playing a dacoit leader.
  • 1991: Amjad Khan stars in the film “Hum,” playing a police officer.
  • 1992: He appeared in the television series “Jung.”
  • 1996: Amjad Khan stars in the film “Border,” playing a Pakistani military officer.
  • 1998: Amjad Khan stars as a college professor in the film “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”.
  • 2000: He appeared in the “Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki” television series.
  • 2003: He made his last film appearance in the film “Hum Tum.”
  • 2007: Amjad Khan passes away at the age of 64.

5 Best movies

Year Movie Name Character Name Box Office Collection(INR) Result
1979 Sholay Amjad Khan 20 crore Blockbuster
1981 Kranti Amjad Khan 25 crore Blockbuster
1983 Coolie Amjad Khan 45 crore Blockbuster
1986 Mard Amjad Khan 15 crore Flop
1989 Ram Lakhan Amjad Khan 20 crore Blockbuster

Surprising Facts

  • He was an accomplished stage actor and director before making his film debut.
  • He was an expert horseman and an avid polo player.
  • His son, Imaad Khan, is an acclaimed music composer.
  • He was known for his quick wit and often used it in his scenes to make them more dramatic.
  • He was a vegetarian and was known to be a kind and gentle person.

Awards

He was an Indian actor and director who won several awards for his film work.

 

 

  • 1973: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Haath Ki Safai
  • 1976: Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for Chupke Chupke
  • 1994: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for Maachis
  • 1995: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for Maachis
  • 1998: National Film Award for Best Actor for Tamanna
  • 1999: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Hu Tu Tu
  • 2000: National Film Award for Best Actor for Maqbool

Honours

He was an Indian actor known for his iconic performances in Bollywood films such as Sholay and Don. He was honoured with several awards and accolades throughout his career, including:

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  • Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sholay (1975).
  • Filmfare Award for Best Villain for Don (1978).
  • Star Screen Award for Best Villain for Don (1978).
  • National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Mard (1985).
  • Padma Shri Award for his contribution to Indian cinema (1992).
  • Life Time Achievement Award by the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (2003).
  • International Indian Film Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Negative Role for Mard (2004).
  • Life Time Achievement Award by the Bollywood Music Awards (2005).

Final Thoughts

Amjad Khan was an iconic Bollywood actor who made a lasting impression on Indian cinema with his iconic performances in films such as Sholay and Kaalia. He was known for his larger-than-life persona and powerful dialogue delivery. His character Gabbar Singh in Sholay, remains one of the most memorable villains in Indian cinema. Khan’s career was cut short due to his untimely death in 1992 at 52. His legacy lives on in his outstanding performances, and he continues to be knowns as an icon of Indian cinema.

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