- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAmjad Zakaria Khan
- Nickname
- Gabber Singh
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Amjad Khan was a renowned Bollywood actor and film director, widely popular for his performance as Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). He went to both R. D. National College and St. Andrew's High School in Bandra.
Khan was the president of the Actors Guild Association and took a keen interest in the matters of the film industry. As a youngster, Khan acted with his father, Jayant, in movies like Nazneen (1951) and Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957).
With the film Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973), he first appeared as a professional silver-screen performer. When he played Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975), he transformed the stereotypical Bollywood bad guy into a new genre icon. Gabbar transformed into him preparing for the role- this has been his most famous role of all time.
In Prakash Mehra's Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), he portrayed the part of Dilawar, a gangster. He was also cast in several other movies, including Shatranj Ke Khilari (1977), Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977), Ganga Ki Saugand (1978), Des Pardes (1978), Dada (1979), Chambal Ki Kassam (1980), Naseeb (1981), Satte Pe Satta (1982), and Nastik (1983).
In films like Yaarana (1981) and Laawaris (1981), he portrayed likeable protagonists. In addition to his dramatic roles, he branched out and performed comedic roles in the films Qurbani (1980), Love Story (1981), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986).
In the Hindi parody film Ramgarh Ke Sholay (1991), helmed by Ajit Dewani, he once again played the part of Gabbar Singh, and the film became an unexpected blockbuster.
He debuted as a director with Chor Police (1983), in which he also co-starred with Parveen Babi, Shatrughan Sinha, Kader Khan, and Shakti Kapoor. His film Ameer Aadmi Ghareeb Aadmi (1985) was released in 1985- it was a great commercial success. He also appeared in a small role in [link= tt0154591 in 1973.
He won the best supporting actor in the BFJA Awards for Sholay in 1976. Apart from that, he won best supporting actor at the Filmfare awards for Dada (1980) and Yaarana (1982). Khan also won best performance in a comedic role at the Filmfare awards for Maa Kasam (1986).- IMDb Mini Biography By: official_review
- SpouseShaila Khan(? - July 27, 1992) (his death, 1 child)
- ChildrenAhlam KhanSeemab KhanKhan,Shadaab
- ParentsQuamran Sultan
- RelativesImtiaz Khan(Sibling)Inayat Khan(Sibling)Ayesha Khan(Niece or Nephew)Sayeed Ahmed(Grandparent)N.k. Ziree(Aunt or Uncle)
- Son of actor Jayant.
- Best known as the famous villain Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). The role made him the most famous villain actor in Bollywood history. Since then he acted his dozens of films repeatedly playing the most evil and instantly memorable characters often opposite Amitabh Bachchan.
- Father of Shadaab Khan.
- Amjad Khan lent his voice for the commentary in the album "Junoon Se Aagey" released by TiPS audio cassette. The album consisted of poetry recited by Naseem Mukri ( Daughter of actor Mukri). But before Amjad Khan could see the release of the album, he passed away.
- His father-in-law is Akhtar-Ul-Iman.
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