Haidar Ali, also credited as ''Hyder Ali'' and ''Haider Ali'', is an Indian film and television actor and screenwriter. He acted in an early Doordarshan TV Serial ''

Nukkad ''Nukkad'' (English: Street Corner) is an Indian Hindi-language television series that aired on DD National in 1986–87. It was directed by Kundan Shah and Saeed Akhtar Mirza; it was written by Prabodh Joshi and Anil Chaudhary. It starred Dil ...

'' (1986–87) as Raja. Later, Haidar Ali wrote the story of

Ashutosh Gowarikar Ashutosh Gowariker (born 15 February 1964) is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He is known for directing films "set on a huge canvas while boasting of an opulent treatment". His is particularl ...

's historic film, ''

Jodhaa Akbar ''Jodhaa Akbar'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language epic historical romantic drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the titular roles. Set in the 16th century, the film shows the life and ...

'' (2008). He also had a cameo in the movie song '' Khwaja Mere Khwaja''.

Personal life

Haidar Ali is the youngest son of actress and model

Pramila (Esther Victoria Abraham) Esther Victoria Abraham (30 December 1916 – 6 August 2006), better known by her stage name Pramila, was an Indian model, actress and first woman film producer in the Hindi film industry. She is also well known for winning the first Miss Indi ...

and actor Kumar (real name Syed Hasan Ali Zaidi, who appeared in ''

Mughal-e-Azam ''Mughal-e-Azam'' () is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film produced and directed by K. Asif. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (who went ...

'', ''

Shri 420 ''Shree 420'' (also spelled as ''Shri 420''; ) is a 1955 Indian Hindi comedy-drama film directed and produced by Raj Kapoor from a story written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas whose use of Shree with the negative connotations of 420 caused controversy. ...

'', and '' Watan''). Pramila acted in 30 films, including '' Ulti Ganga'', ''Bijli'', '' Basant'' and ''Jungle King'' and also became the first major woman film producer, with 16 films under her Silver Productions banner.

Career

Ali made his television debut with ''

'' in 1986 in the role of Raja. The series was by

Kundan Shah Kundan Shah (19 October 1947 – 7 October 2017), was an Indian film director and writer. He is known for his comedy classic '' Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'' (1983) and his 1986–1987, TV series '' Nukkad'' with Saeed Akhtar Mirza. Biography Kundan Sh ...

and

Saeed Akhtar Mirza Saeed Akhtar Mirza (born 30 June 1943) is an Indian screenwriter and director in Hindi films and television. He is the maker of notable parallel films such as '' Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!'' (1984), ''Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai'' (1980), ...

. This was followed by ''

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'' (1989), directed by

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, where he played the role of Ringmaster. Also acting in the series were actor

Shahrukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan (; born 2 November 1965), also known by the initialism SRK, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television personality who works in Hindi films. Referred to in the media as the " Baadshah of Bollywood", "King of Bollywood" ...

and director

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. Over the years, he has worked as a character actor, with director Aziz Mirza in ''

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language satirical film released by Dreamz Unlimited (now Red Chillies Entertainment). The producers derived the title from lines of the song "Mera Joota Hai Japani" from '' Shree 420'' ...

'' (2000), '' Chalte Chalte'' (2003) and ''

Kismat Konnection ''Kismat Konnection'' (''Fate Connection'') is an Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Aziz Mirza who previously directed films including ''Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman'' (1992), '' Yes Boss'' (1997), ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' ...

'' (2008); With

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in '' Main Zinda Hoon'' (1988) and ''

Khoya Khoya Chand ''Khoya Khoya Chand'', (translation: Lost Moon) is an Indian Hindi film directed by Sudhir Mishra which released on 7 December 2007. The film stars Shiney Ahuja and Soha Ali Khan in the lead roles with Rajat Kapoor, Sushmita Mukherjee, Sonya J ...

'' (2007); and with his former co-actor Gowariker in '' Baazi'' (1995) and ''

'' (2008), in the latter he was also the writer of the film and co-screenplay writer, and had a cameo role in the song ''Khwaja Mere Khwaja''.Interview of Haider Ali: The mastermind behind Jodhaa Akbar

Filmography

Films

* '' Akriet'' (1981) (

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) * ''

Saaransh Saaransh (English: The Gist ) is a 1984 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt, starring Anupam Kher, Rohini Hattangadi, Madan Jain, Nilu Phule, Suhas Bhalekar and Soni Razdan. It is about an elderly Maharashtrian couple living in M ...

'' (1984) * '' Aaj'' (1987) * '' Main Zinda Hoon'' (1988) * ''

Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro ''Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro'' () is a 1989 Indian film directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, with Pavan Malhotra as lead. The film won Best Feature Film in Hindi and Best Cinematography at 37th National Film Awards. Plot The film is set in the per ...

'' (1989) as Nathu Seth *'' Lapandav'' (1993) (

) as Pawandutt * '' Baazi'' (1995) as Inspector Damji * '' Daayraa'' (1996) as Garage Owner *''

Sarkarnama ''Sarkarnama'' is an Indian Marathi cinema, Marathi film directed by Shravani Deodhar released in India in 1998. This movie is famous for the powerful performances of Dilip Prabhavalkar and Yashwant Dutt as political rivals. Plot The film revol ...

'' (1998) (

) as Srivastav, Govt Office employee * '' Khoobsurat'' (1999) * ''

'' (2000) as Shahrukh's Father * ''

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega ''Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega'' () is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film directed by Eeshwar Nivas and produced by Ram Gopal Varma and Nitin Manmohan. The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Fardeen Khan, Sonali Bendre, Twinkle Khanna, ...

'' (2001) as Dance master * '' Chalte Chalte'' (2003) as Postman * ''

'' (2007) as Michael * ''

'' (2008) as Mr. Bakshi * ''

Shortkut ''Shortkut'' (also known as ''Short Kut: The Con Is On'') is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Neeraj Vora and produced by Anil Kapoor under Anil Kapoor Films Company. The film stars Akshaye Khanna, Arshad Warsi and Amrita Rao ...

'' (2009) as Film Director * ''

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'' (2009) * '' File 25'' (2010)

Television

* ''

'' (1986–87) as Raja * ''

'' (1989) as Ringmaster * '' Filmi Chakkar'' (1993) as RameshBhai, Director, (Episode No 8) Guest Role * ''

Aahat ''Aahat'' (English: ''An approaching sound'') is an Indian thriller/ horror television anthology series created by B. P. Singh for Sony Entertainment Television. The series premiered on 5 October 1995. The episodes of first, second and fift ...

'' (1995) Season 1(1995-2001)- Episode 92-93 The Call, Episode 116-117 Tasveer- Painter Vidhyadhar

References

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