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'''Mazhar Khan''' (22 July 1955 – 16 September 1998) was an [[India]]n film and television actor, producer and director. Khan made his debut with the film ''[[Sampark]]'' (1979), playing the role of Brindavan, but was better acclaimed for his role as Abdul in ''[[Shaan (film)|Shaan]]'' (1980), as a street beggar. He made his debut as a producer with the film ''Bombay Fantasy'' (1983), and made his directorial debut with the film ''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' (2000), released after Khan's death in 1998. | '''Mazhar Khan''' (22 July 1955 – 16 September 1998) was an [[India]]n film and television actor, producer and director. Khan made his debut with the film ''[[Sampark]]'' (1979), playing the role of Brindavan, but was better acclaimed for his role as Abdul in ''[[Shaan (1980 film)|Shaan]]'' (1980), as a street beggar. He made his debut as a producer with the film ''Bombay Fantasy'' (1983), and made his directorial debut with the film ''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' (2000), released after Khan's death in 1998. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Mazhar made his debut in the 1979 film ''[[Sampark]]''. He came into recognition with the 1980 film ''[[Shaan (film)|Shaan]]'' which was directed by [[Ramesh Sippy]] and co-starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Shashi Kapoor]]. The song "Naam Abdul Hai Mera" from the film was picturized on Khan and became popular. He went on to appear in over 40 Hindi films playing villain and supporting roles throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. He also appeared in a [[Hollywood]] [[science fiction]] film titled ''[[Terminal Entry]]'' (1987) where he played one of the main villains. In 1984 he also acted in the television serial "Bombay Meri Jaan" with [[Madhuri Dixit]] but that serial was rejected by [[Doordarshan]] because of not having an impressive star cast.{{cn|date=October 2020}} He was also noted for his role in the television [[Serial (radio and television)|serial]] ''[[Buniyaad]]'' (1987) which reunited him with director Ramesh Sippy. In 1989 he acted in the British mini-series ''[[Traffik]]''. | Mazhar made his debut in the 1979 film ''[[Sampark]]''. He came into recognition with the 1980 film ''[[Shaan (1980 film)|Shaan]]'' which was directed by [[Ramesh Sippy]] and co-starred [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Shashi Kapoor]]. The song "Naam Abdul Hai Mera" from the film was picturized on Khan and became popular. He went on to appear in over 40 Hindi films playing villain and supporting roles throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. He also appeared in a [[Hollywood]] [[science fiction]] film titled ''[[Terminal Entry]]'' (1987) where he played one of the main villains. In 1984 he also acted in the television serial "Bombay Meri Jaan" with [[Madhuri Dixit]] but that serial was rejected by [[Doordarshan]] because of not having an impressive star cast.{{cn|date=October 2020}} He was also noted for his role in the television [[Serial (radio and television)|serial]] ''[[Buniyaad]]'' (1987) which reunited him with director Ramesh Sippy. In 1989 he acted in the British mini-series ''[[Traffik]]''. | ||
His last film appearance was in the 1992 film ''[[Angaar]]'' after which he quit acting. He turned to producing and directing the multi-starrer film ''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' which started production in 1990 and was delayed for many years. The film was released two years after his death. | His last film appearance was in the 1992 film ''[[Angaar]]'' after which he quit acting. He turned to producing and directing the multi-starrer film ''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' which started production in 1990 and was delayed for many years. The film was released two years after his death. | ||
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==Selected filmography== | ==Selected filmography== | ||
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*''[[Sampark]]'' (1979) as Brindavan Biharilal | *''[[Sampark]]'' (1979) as Brindavan Biharilal | ||
*''[[Shaan (film)|Shaan]]'' (1980) as Abdul | *''[[Shaan (1980 film)|Shaan]]'' (1980) as Abdul | ||
*''[[Dhanwan (1981 film)|Dhanwan]]'' (1981) as Truck Driver | *''[[Dhanwan (1981 film)|Dhanwan]]'' (1981) as Truck Driver | ||
*''[[Dard (1981 film)|Dard]]'' (1981) as Ajit Saxena | *''[[Dard (1981 film)|Dard]]'' (1981) as Ajit Saxena | ||
*''[[Ek Hi Bhool]]'' (1981) as Guest Appearance | *''[[Ek Hi Bhool]]'' (1981) as Guest Appearance | ||
*''[[Arth (film)|Arth]]'' (1982) as Harish | *''[[Arth (film)|Arth]]'' (1982) as Harish | ||
* [[Kalka (1983 film)|''Kalka (1983 film)'']] as Kamu | |||
*''[[Haathkadi (1982 film)|Haathkadi]]'' (1982) as Robert | *''[[Haathkadi (1982 film)|Haathkadi]]'' (1982) as Robert | ||
*''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' (1984) as Bhurre | *''[[Dharm Aur Qanoon]]'' (1984) as Bhurre | ||
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*''[[Terminal Entry]]'' (1987) as Abdul | *''[[Terminal Entry]]'' (1987) as Abdul | ||
*''[[Buniyaad]]'' (1987) TV Series as Roshanlal | *''[[Buniyaad]]'' (1987) TV Series as Roshanlal | ||
Raat Ke Andhere Main (1987) | * Raat Ke Andhere Main (1987) | ||
*''[[Traffik]]'' (1989) TV Mini-series | *''[[Traffik]]'' (1989) TV Mini-series | ||
*''[[Angaar]]'' (1992) as Farid Khan | *''[[Angaar]]'' (1992) as Farid Khan | ||
*''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' (2000) as Director of the movie | *''[[Gang (film)|Gang]]'' (2000) as Director of the movie | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Mazhar Khan | |
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| Born | 22 July 1955[1] |
| Died | 16 September 1998 (aged 43)[2][3] |
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| Spouse(s) | Rubaina Zeenat Aman |
| Children | 3 |
Mazhar Khan (22 July 1955 – 16 September 1998) was an Indian film and television actor, producer and director. Khan made his debut with the film Sampark (1979), playing the role of Brindavan, but was better acclaimed for his role as Abdul in Shaan (1980), as a street beggar. He made his debut as a producer with the film Bombay Fantasy (1983), and made his directorial debut with the film Gang (2000), released after Khan's death in 1998.
Career
Mazhar made his debut in the 1979 film Sampark. He came into recognition with the 1980 film Shaan which was directed by Ramesh Sippy and co-starred Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor. The song "Naam Abdul Hai Mera" from the film was picturized on Khan and became popular. He went on to appear in over 40 Hindi films playing villain and supporting roles throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. He also appeared in a Hollywood science fiction film titled Terminal Entry (1987) where he played one of the main villains. In 1984 he also acted in the television serial "Bombay Meri Jaan" with Madhuri Dixit but that serial was rejected by Doordarshan because of not having an impressive star cast.[citation needed] He was also noted for his role in the television serial Buniyaad (1987) which reunited him with director Ramesh Sippy. In 1989 he acted in the British mini-series Traffik.
His last film appearance was in the 1992 film Angaar after which he quit acting. He turned to producing and directing the multi-starrer film Gang which started production in 1990 and was delayed for many years. The film was released two years after his death.
Personal life and death
Khan was married to Dilip Kumar's niece Rubaina from whom he had a son. After separation from her he married actress Zeenat Aman who was older than him and with whom he had two sons. Mazhar died of kidney failure on 16 September 1998.[2][3]
Selected filmography
- Sampark (1979) as Brindavan Biharilal
- Shaan (1980) as Abdul
- Dhanwan (1981) as Truck Driver
- Dard (1981) as Ajit Saxena
- Ek Hi Bhool (1981) as Guest Appearance
- Arth (1982) as Harish
- Kalka (1983 film) as Kamu
- Haathkadi (1982) as Robert
- Dharm Aur Qanoon (1984) as Bhurre
- Bindiya Chamkegi (1984) as Rakesh
- Sohni Mahiwal (1984) as Rashid
- Wanted (1984) as Nathiya
- Bhavani Junction (1985) as Rakesh (Ricky)
- Shiva Ka Insaaf (1985) as Rahim
- Ghulami (1985) as Thakur Jaswant Singh
- Aandhi-Toofan (1985) as Balbir's Henchman
- Terminal Entry (1987) as Abdul
- Buniyaad (1987) TV Series as Roshanlal
- Raat Ke Andhere Main (1987)
- Traffik (1989) TV Mini-series
- Angaar (1992) as Farid Khan
- Gang (2000) as Director of the movie
References
- ↑ "BirthDay Special: When Mazhar Khan used to beat Zeenat badly; died like this!". News Track. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Actor Mazhar Khan, 43, dies of kidney failure". Rediff.com. 17 September 1998. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mazhar Khan is dead". The Tribune. 17 September 1998. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
External links
- Mazhar Khan on IMDb
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