ON DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF AMJAD KHAN

New delhi 27-07-2021,sunil kumar ,VNI

ON DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF AMJAD KHAN

Amjad Khan was an Indian actor and film director. He worked in over 132 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He gained popularity for villainous roles in mostly Hindi films, the most famous being Gabbar Singh in the 1975 classic Sholay and of Dilawar in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. 

After the success of Sholay, Khan continued to play negative roles in many subsequent Hindi films in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s –. He often acted as villain opposite Amitabh Bachchan as the hero. His role in Inkaar was also presented in terrifying manner. He made his presence felt in Des Pardes, Nastik, Satte Pe Satta, Chambal Ki Kasam, Ganga Ki Saugandh, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin and Naseeb.

Born: 12 November 1940, Mumbai

Died: 27 July 1992, Mumbai