A.K. Hangal
Acting Born Feb 1, 1917 24 credits
Biography
A.K. Hangal works in acting. Born February 1, 1917. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Soulmates
Paheli
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Thakshak
Dilwale
Khal Nayak
TamasTamas
DacaitJalwa
Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
ArjunRam Teri Ganga MailiMeri Jung
KamlaSharaabi
Hum Paanch
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Alaap
SholayDeewaar
Aap Ki Kasam
AbhimaanNamak Haraam
Full Filmography
24 titles- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) as Shambukaka
- Sholay (1975) as Imaam Saheb
- Tamas (1988) as Bakshiji
- Paheli (2005) as Jeevraj
- Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy (1986) as Vallabhbhai Patel
- Kamla (1984) as Kakasaab
- Tamas (1988) as Bakshi Ji
- Khal Nayak (1993) as Shaukat Bhai
- Deewaar (1975) as Chander's Father
- Arjun (1985)
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) as Brij Kishore
- Dilwale (1994)
- Sharaabi (1984) as Meena's Blind Father
- Soulmates (2025) as Hookah Man
- Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) as Bansi (Rupa's uncle)
- Meri Jung (1985) as Advocate Gupta
- Hum Paanch (1980) as Pandit
- Abhimaan (1973) as Sadanand
- Alaap (1977) as Pandit Jamuna Prasad (Guest Appearance)
- Namak Haraam (1973) as Bipinlal Pandey
- Thakshak (1999) as Homeless Teacher
- Aap Ki Kasam (1974) as Kamal's Father
- Dacait (1987) as Bhiku Chacha
- Jalwa (1987) as Jojo's Father
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is A.K. Hangal best known for?
A.K. Hangal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Sholay (1975), Dilwale (1994), Hum Paanch (1980).
When and where was A.K. Hangal born?
A.K. Hangal was born on February 1, 1917.
How many credits does A.K. Hangal have?
A.K. Hangal has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2025.
A.K. Hangal by the numbers
24credits
22films
2TV series
1973–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) as Shambukaka — aged about 84
- Sholay (1975) as Imaam Saheb — aged about 58
- Hum Paanch (1980) as Pandit — aged about 63
- Dilwale (1994) — aged about 77
- Jalwa (1987) as Jojo's Father — aged about 70
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