Amjad Khan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 12, 1940 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- July 27, 1992 (aged 51)
- Active Years
- 1955–1992 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 127 credits in database
Biography
Amjad Khan was an acclaimed Indian actor and director born on November 12, 1940, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. During a career that spanned nearly twenty years, he worked in over 130 films, with 129 known acting credits recorded. He gained significant popularity for his portrayals of villainous characters in Hindi cinema. Among his most recognized performances are the role of Gabbar Singh in the 1975 film Sholay and the character of Dilawar in the 1978 film Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. Amjad Khan passed away on July 27, 1992, at the age of 51. His contributions to the film industry remain a notable part of his professional legacy as a performer and filmmaker.
Career overview
Amjad Khan was an acclaimed Indian actor and director whose career spanned nearly twenty years. Born on November 12, 1940, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, he established a significant presence in the film industry by appearing in over 130 motion pictures. His professional legacy is defined by his work as an actor, with 129 known credits recorded in his filmography.
He achieved widespread popularity for his portrayals of villainous characters in Hindi cinema. Among his most notable performances is the role of Gabbar Singh in the 1975 film Sholay, as well as the character of Dilawar in the 1978 film Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. These roles solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in the industry. Amjad Khan passed away on July 27, 1992, at the age of 51.
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127 titles- Aatank (1996) as Alphonso
- Rudaali (1993) as Thakur Ramavtar Singh
- Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
- Aasmaan Se Gira (1992) as Alien Ruler
- Dil Hi To Hai (1992) as Maharaj Vikram Garg
- Virodhi (1992)
- Love (1991) as Guruji
- Yaara Dildara (1991) as Inspector De De
- Izzat (1991) as Commissioner Shamesher Singh
- Brahmarshi Vishwamitra (1991) as Veerabahu
- Ramgarh Ke Sholay (1991) as Gabbar Singh
- Prema Yuddham (1990)
- Maha-Sangram (1990) as Bada Godha
- Lekin... (1990) as Shafi Ahmed Sidiqqui
- Sau Saal Baad (1989)
- Bees Saal Baad (1989) as Bhavani Baba
- Meri zabaan (1989) as Arjun Vaswani
- Santosh (1989) as Qaidi No.333
- Abhi To Main Jawan Hoon (1989) Director
- Dost (1989) as Sher Singh
- Kanwarlal (1988)
- The Perfect Murder (1988) as Lala Heera Lal
- Maalamaal (1988)
- Graveyard (1988) as Napoleon DaCosta
- Ahsaan (1987)
- Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) as Pratap Singh
- Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987) as Thakur Pratap Singh
- Vikram (1986) as The Sultan, Kingdom of Salamia
- Peechha Karro (1986) as Brigadier
- Nasihat (1986) as Bajrangi
- Singhasan (1986) as Kupateshwar
- Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) as Adv. Harish
- Jeeva (1986) as Sardar
- Om (1986)
- Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986) as Baseera Singh
- Simhasanam (1986) as Bhokkudu
- Zindagani (1986) as Bhola
- Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein (1986)
- Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985) as Abbas
- Kaala Sooraj (1985)
- Mohabbat (1985) as Gama Pehalwan
- Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
- Ek Se Bhale Do (1985) as Balram
- Maa Kasam (1985)
- Chaar Maharathi (1985) as Shakti Singh
- Utsav (1984) as Vatsayana
- Maati Maangey Khoon (1984) as Thakur Balram Singh
- Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984) as Kundan Kapadia
- Maqsad (1984)
- Bade Dil Wala (1983) as Bhagwat Singh (B.K.) / Dr. Joshi
- Himmatwala (1983)
- Nastik (1983) as Tiger
- Chor Police (1983) as Barkhi Khan
- Chor Police (1983) Director
- Mahaan (1983) as Vikram Singh
- Jaani Dost (1983)
- Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983) as Iqbal
- Achha Bura (1983) as Mohammad Sher Khan 'Kamalrup Chaurasiya' 'Shera'
- Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983) as Bheem Singh
- Teesri Aankh (1982) as Jabbar Singh
- Satte Pe Satta (1982) as Ranjit Singh
- Samraat (1982) as Ranbir
- Desh Premee (1982) as Thakur Pratap Singh
- Baghavat (1982) as Durjan Singh / Vikram Singh
- Dharam Kanta (1982)
- Daulat (1982)
- Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982) as Mohammed 'Sultan Bhai' / Sultan Singh Rathod
- Insaan (1982) as Sher Singh
- Love Story (1981) as Sher Singh
- Professor Pyarelal (1981) as Ronnie / Ranjit Singh / Gomes
- Dhuan (1981) as I.G. Dinesh Dikshit
- Naseeb (1981) as Damu (Damodar)
- Hum Se Badkar Kaun (1981) as Chandan / Bholaram
- Kaalia (1981) as Shani Seeth
- Laawaris (1981) as Ranvir Singh
- Yaarana (1981) as Bishan
- Barsaat Ki Ek Raat (1981) as Kaaliram
- Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981) as Black Cobra
- Zamaane ko Dikhana hai (1981) as Sharif Khan / Sharafat Ali / Karamat / Salamat / Wajahat
- Rocky (1981) as Robert D'Souza
- Maan Gaye Ustaad (1981) as Shera
- Paanch Qaidi (1981)
- Chehre Pe Chehra (1981) as Carlos
- Jail Yatra (1981) as Kuldeep
- Kala Pani (1980) as Shera
- Qurbani (1980) as Police Inspector Amjad Khan
- Ram Balram (1980) as Suleiman Seth
- Pyaara Dushman (1980)
- Lootmaar (1980) as Vikram
- Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
- Bombay 405 Miles (1980) as Veer Singh
- Jaandar (1979)
- Mr. Natwarlal (1979)
- Suhaag (1979) as Vikram Kapoor
- Sarkari Mehman (1979)
- Chambal ki rani (1979)
- Ahsaas (1979)
- Meera (1979) as Badshah Akbar
- Hum Tere Ashiq Hain (1979) as Thakur Shamsher Singh
- Lok Parlok (1979)
- Raakhi Ki Saugandh (1979)
- Do Shikaari (1979) as Zorro
- Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
- Besharam (1978) as Digvijay Singh / Dharamdas
- Bandie (1978) as Kanchan V. Singh
- Kasme Vaade (1978) as Juda, the Hunchback (Guest Appearance)
- Ganga Ki Saugand (1978) as Thakur Jashwant Singh
- Apna Khoon (1978) as Khan
- Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
- Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978) as Kalandhar
- Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
- Muqaddar (1978) as Sampat Seth
- Parvarish (1977) as Mangal Singh
- The Chess Players (1977) as Wajid Ali Shah
- Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977) as Avdhutt
- Inkaar (1977) as Raj Singh
- Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977) as Saudagar Singh
- Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
- Ram Bharose (1977) as Bhanupratap
- Aafat (1977) as Shera
- Kasam Khoon Ki (1977)
- Charas (1976) as Robert
- Sholay (1975) as Gabbar Singh
- Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)
- Maya (1961) as Ranvir's employee
- Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957) as Lacchu
- Char Paise (1955)
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What movies or TV shows is Amjad Khan best known for?
Amjad Khan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kanwarlal (1988), Once a Cop... (1987), Vikram (1986), Love Story (1981).
When and where was Amjad Khan born?
Amjad Khan was born on November 12, 1940 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. They passed away on July 27, 1992.
How many credits does Amjad Khan have?
Amjad Khan has 127 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1955 and 1992.
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Amjad Khan was an acclaimed Indian actor and director born on November 12, 1940, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. During a career that spanned nearly twenty years, he worked in over 130 films, with 129 known acting credits recorded. He gained significant popularity for his portrayals of villainous characters in Hin...
Amjad Khan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sholay (1975) as Gabbar Singh — aged about 34
- Love Story (1981) as Sher Singh — aged about 40
- Kanwarlal (1988) — aged about 47
- Vikram (1986) as The Sultan, Kingdom of Salamia — aged about 45
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