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 ''

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'' (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

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and co-starred

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and

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. 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

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film titled ''

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'' (1987) where he played one of the main villains. In 1984 he also acted in the television serial "Bombay Meri Jaan" with

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but that serial was rejected by

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because of not having an impressive star cast. He was also noted for his role in the television serial ''

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'' (1987) which reunited him with director Ramesh Sippy. In 1989 he acted in the British mini-series ''

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''. 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 ''

'' 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

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's niece Rubaina from whom he had a son. After separation from her he married actress

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with whom he had two sons. Mazhar died of

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on 16 September 1998.

Selected filmography

References

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* 1998 deaths Hindi-language film directors Indian male television actors 20th-century Indian film directors Indian television directors Hindi film producers Indian television producers 20th-century Indian male actors Film producers from Mumbai Film directors from Mumbai 1955 births {{India-tv-actor-stub