Kader Khan was an Indian actor, comedian, and screenwriter who worked in Hindi cinema. Khan's family migrated from Afghanistan to Mumbai, India, in 1942, and was raised in the neighbourhood of Kamathipura, Mumbai.
He completed his education at Ismail Yusuf College in Mumbai, earning a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (M.Tech). However, his passion for writing and acting led him to pursue a career in the film industry.
Kader Khan debuted in the film industry as a writer with the film
Jawani Diwani (1972) in 1972. However, his first film as an actor was
Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), starring
Rajesh Khanna in the lead role.
He went on to write dialogues for numerous successful films in the 1970s and 1980s, including
Sholay (1975),
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978),
Amar Akbar Anthony (1977),
Naseeb (1981), and
Coolie (1983).
Khan has acted in over 300 films and appeared in supporting roles in some of Bollywood's biggest hits, such as
Sharaabi (1984),
Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990),
Agneepath (1990), Hum (1991), and
Khuda Gawah (1992).
Some of his notable performances as an actor include
Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994),
Coolie No. 1 (1995),
Taqdeerwala (1995), and
Judwaa (1997). He also worked in television serials such as
Hasna Mat (2001) and
Khuda Gawah (1992).
Kader Khan was also a prolific screenwriter and wrote scripts for films like
Dharam Veer (1977),
Mr. Natwarlal (1979),
Laawaris (1981), and
Geraftaar (1985). He also wrote and produced the film
Shama (1981), which was released in 1981.
Some of Kader Khan's most memorable performances were in comedies, where he was known for his impeccable comic timing. He worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry, including
Amitabh Bachchan,
Govinda,
Salman Khan, and
Akshay Kumar.
Kader Khan's last appearance was in the 2019 Rangeela Raja film
Rangeela Raja (2019). He passed away on December 31, 2018, at 81.
Kader Khan was awarded numerous awards for his contributions to the Indian film industry. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue twice for
Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) and
Angaar (1992). He also received the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for
Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990).
In addition, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2019, which was posthumously awarded to him.
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke(2001)
Rajaji(1999)
Anari No. 1(1999)
Kudrat(1998)
Hero Hindustani(1998)
Deewaanee(2021)
Masti Nahi Sasti(2017)as Advocate Vidyapati Mishr
Aman Ke Farishtey(2016)as Colonel Ranjeet
Hogaya Dimaagh Ka Dahi(2015)as Ishwar Singh Chouhan
Shama(1981)
Nachnewala Gaanewale(1991)
Suno Sasurjee(1987)
Chaal Pe Chaal(1993)as Self - Dialogues
New délire(2007)as Le producteur
Film Hi Film(1983)as (Special Appearance)
