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Amjad Khan (12 November 1940 – 27 July 1992) was an Indian actor and film director. [2] [3] He worked in over 132 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He was the son of the actor Jayant.
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 acted in 224 movies, including Ramgarh Ke Sholay (1991).
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- Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India
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- Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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.
Learn about the life and career of Amjad Khan, a famous Bollywood actor and director who played Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975). Find out his family, awards, trivia, and filmography on IMDb.
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- July 27, 1992
Nov 12, 2021 · New Delhi | Updated: November 13, 2021 10:14 IST. Follow Us. Amjad Khan's portrayal of Gabbar Singh made him the most iconic villains of Hindi cinema. Die-hard fans would know that the iconic villain Gabbar Singh in Sholay was initially supposed to be played by Danny Denzongpa. The actor said no to the offer, leading to much disappointment.
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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.
Nov 12, 2018 · Amjad Khan was born on 12 November 1940 and died in 1992. He starred in over 130 films, including Sholay, Shatranj Ke Khiladi and Parvarish, and was known for his deep voice and ruthless laughter as Gabbar Singh.
