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Jayant (born as Zakaria Khan; 15 October 1915 – 2 June 1975) was an Indian actor. He was the father of Amjad Khan and Imtiaz Khan. His notable works are in films like ''
Amar Amar may refer to: People Given name * Amar (British singer) (born 1982), British Indian singer born Amar Dhanjal * Amar (Lebanese singer) (born 1986), born Amar Mahmoud Al Tahech * Amar Bose (1929–2013), Founder of Bose Corporation * Amar Gup ...
'', ''
Memdidi ''Memdidi'' is a 1961 Hindi film produced by L. B. Lachman and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars David, Jayant, Lalita Pawar, Asit Sen and Tanuja. The film's music is by Salil Choudhury. Hrishikesh Mukherjee also directed its re ...
'' and ''
Nazneen Nazneen is an Indian Bollywood actress who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. She was born on (23 February 1958) in Kolkata and studied in Lucknow before moving to Mumbai with her parents. She was cast in ''Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa'' (1972) after meetin ...
''. He worked in many movies with
Dilip Kumar Mohammed Yusuf Khan (; 11 December 1922 – 7 July 2021), better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar, was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi cinema. Credited with pioneering method acting in cinema, he dominated the Indian movie scene from lat ...
and
Madhubala Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi; 14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer who worked in Hindi-language films. She ranked as one of the highest-paid entertainers in India in the post-independence era, ...
.Profile of Jayant
Indian Cinema Heritage Foundation website, Retrieved 11 February 2022


Early life

Jayant was born in Nodeh Payan ( Nawan Kalli),
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,
North-West Frontier Province The North-West Frontier Province (NWFP; ps, شمال لویدیځ سرحدي ولایت, ) was a Chief Commissioner's Province of British India, established on 9 November 1901 from the north-western districts of the Punjab Province. Followin ...
,
British India The provinces of India, earlier presidencies of British India and still earlier, presidency towns, were the administrative divisions of British governance on the Indian subcontinent. Collectively, they have been called British India. In one ...
on 15 October 1915 and was named Zakaria Khan. He was a
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. He was only able to finish his elementary education. Jayant was a police officer in
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,
Rajasthan Rajasthan (; lit. 'Land of Kings') is a state in northern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern si ...
before starting the film career.


Career

Jayant was tall and had a deep voice. He acted in many Indian films under his stage name Jayant. He worked in
Vijay Bhatt Vijay Bhatt (born Vrajlal Jagneshwar Bhatt; 12 May 1907 – 17 October 1993) was a producer-director-screenwriter of Hindi cinema, who made such films as '' Ram Rajya'' (1943), ''Baiju Bawra'' (1952), ''Goonj Uthi Shehnai'' (1959) and ''Himalay ...
's first Gujarati movie ''Sansaar Leela'' (1933). The name Jayant was also given to him by director and producer
Vijay Bhatt Vijay Bhatt (born Vrajlal Jagneshwar Bhatt; 12 May 1907 – 17 October 1993) was a producer-director-screenwriter of Hindi cinema, who made such films as '' Ram Rajya'' (1943), ''Baiju Bawra'' (1952), ''Goonj Uthi Shehnai'' (1959) and ''Himalay ...
. He played lead role in many movies like ''Bombay Mail'' (1935), ''Challenge'' (1936), ''His Highness'' (1937) and '' State Express'' (1938).


Personal life

Jayant was married and his children were Amjad Khan (of Gabbar Singh fame), and ''Imtiaz Khan''. He was the grandfather of
Shadaab Khan Shadaab Khan (born 20 September 1973) is an Indian Hindi film actor, writer, and film director. He is the son of actor Amjad Khan. Personal life Shadaab Khan was born on 20 September 1973 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai) into a ...
, ''Ahlam Khan'',
Seemaab Khan Amjad Khan (12 November 1940 — 27 July 1992) was an Indian actor and film director. He worked in over 132 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He was the son of the actor Jayant. He gained popularity for villainous roles in mostly ...
and Ayesha Khan and father-in-law of ''Shaila Khan'' and
Krutika Desai Khan Kruttika Desai is an Indian film, theatre and television actress. In the 90s, she gained initial fame in the serial BUNIYAD and later for her role of Vishkanya in popular fantasy series ''Chandrakanta (1994 TV series), Chandrakanta'', and late ...
(wife of Imtiaz).


Death

Jayant died on 2 June 1975 at age 60 in Bombay two months prior to the release of his son Amjad Khan's most successful movie
Sholay ''Sholay'' (, ) is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Ramesh Sippy, produced by his father G. P. Sippy, and written by Salim–Javed. The film is about two criminals, Veeru (Dharmendra) and Jai (Amitabh Bachchan), ...
. He died due to throat cancer. He was buried at Naupada Qabarstan of Bandra West in Mumbai.


Filmography

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Love and God ''Love and God'' (also known as "Kais Aur Laila") is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language film which was the final film produced and directed by K. Asif. This film was his first and only directorial venture to be made completely in color. Through this f ...
'' (1986) as Emir-e-Basra * ''
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'' (1980) as Barundi * ''
Insaaniyat ''Insaaniyat'' (English: Humanity) is a 1974 Bollywood drama film directed by Prayag Raj. The film stars Shashi Kapoor, Madhu and Sujit Kumar in pivotal roles with Jayant, Jagdeep, Durga Khote, Krishan Dhawan, Roopesh Kumar and Kamal Kapoor ...
'' (1974) as Raghuveer / Diwan * ''
Mera Gaon Mera Desh ''Mera Gaon Mera Desh'' () is a 1971 Indian action drama film, directed by Raj Khosla, written by Akhtar Romani, and starring Dharmendra, Asha Parekh in lead roles and Vinod Khanna as the villain. It was a box office success. The film contains ...
'' (1971) as Hawaldar Major Jaswant Singh * ''
Reshma Aur Shera ''Reshma Aur Shera'' ( hi, रेशमा और शेरा; translation: ''Reshma and Shera'') is a 1971 Hindi crime drama film produced and directed by Sunil Dutt and starring Waheeda Rehman as Reshma and Sunil Dutt as Shera. It also stars ...
'' (1971) as Sagat Singh * ''
Heer Raanjha ''Heer Raanjha'' is a 1970 Indian Hindi-language romantic musical film directed by Chetan Anand and produced by his son Ketan Anand. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Priya Rajvansh, Pran, Prithviraj Kapoor, Ajit, Jayant, Sonia Sahni, Kamini ...
'' (1970) as Chaudhary * '' Maa Aur Mamta'' (1970) as Qasim * ''
Aag Aur Daag ''Aag Dur Daag'' is a 1970 Hindi-language action drama film directed by A. Salaam. The film stars Joy Mukherjee and Madan Puri. The film's music is by Datta Naik. Plot Bombay-based Young Raja witnesses his parents commit suicide after being ch ...
'' (1970) as Shyam * ''
Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi ''Ek Nanhi Munni Ladki Thi'' is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by Vishram Bedekar. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor, Mumtaz and Helen. This movie is supposed to be the first or one of the first attempts of the Ramsay Brothers in the horror ...
'' (1970) * ''
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'' (1970) as Marshal * '' My Love'' (1970) * '' Anmol Moti'' (1969) * ''
Do Raaste ''Do Raaste'' (translation: ''Two Paths'') is a 1969 Indian Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla. It stars Rajesh Khanna as the dutiful son and Mumtaz as his love interest. Balraj Sahni and Kamini Kaushal play the eldest son and his wife. Prem Ch ...
'' (1969) as Khan * '' Sapnon Ka Saudagar'' (1968) as Thakur Rai Bahadur Harnam Singh * ''
Sunghursh ''Sunghursh'' is a 1968 Indian Hindi film directed and produced by Harnam Singh Rawail. It is based on a short story ''Layli Asmaner Ayna'' in Bengali language by Jnanpith Award-winning writer Mahasweta Devi, which presents a fictionalised accou ...
'' (1968) as Bhavani Prasad * ''
Sagaai ''Sagaai'' is a 1966 Bollywood film starring Rajshree and Biswajeet. Plot Sheel (Rajshree) and Kailash's (Prem Chopra) marriage is planned by Sheel's father. But fate takes her into the arms of Rajesh (Biswajeet), and they celebrate their engage ...
'' (1966) as Dwarkanath * ''Thakur Jarnail Singh'' (1966) * ''
Himalay Ki God Mein ''Himalay Ki God Mein'' () is a 1965 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Vijay Bhatt starring Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha, with Shashikala in a supporting role. The film won the Filmfare Best Movie Award and was a "Superhit" at the box off ...
'' (1965) as Lakhan Singh * ''Sher Dil'' (1965) * ''Beti Bete'' (1964) as Raghu * ''
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'' (1964) as Lal * '' Haqeeqat'' (1964) as Brigadier Singh * ''
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'' (1964) as Diwan Mahendranath * '' Zindagi'' (1964) as Sher Khan * '' Son of India'' (1962) as Jung Bahadur "J.B." * ''Bada Aadmi'' (1961) * ''
Jhumroo ''Jhumroo'' is a 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Shankar Mukherjee. It stars Madhubala and Kishore Kumar in lead roles, with Chanchal, Anoop Kumar, Lalita Pawar and Jayant appearing in supporting roles. The screenplay ...
'' (1961) as Dwarkanath * ''
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'' (1961) as Ranveer Dada * ''
Memdidi ''Memdidi'' is a 1961 Hindi film produced by L. B. Lachman and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The film stars David, Jayant, Lalita Pawar, Asit Sen and Tanuja. The film's music is by Salil Choudhury. Hrishikesh Mukherjee also directed its re ...
'' (1961) as Sher Mohammed Khan "Shera" * '' Parakh'' (1960) as Rai Bahadur Tandav Tarafdar * ''Kal Hamara Hai'' (1959) as Seth Heeralal * ''
Madhumati ''Madhumati'' is a 1958 Indian Hindi-language paranormal romance film directed and produced by Bimal Roy, and written by Ritwik Ghatak and Rajinder Singh Bedi. The film stars Vyjayanthimala and Dilip Kumar in lead roles, with Pran and Johnny ...
'' (1958) as Pawan Raja * ''
Naya Andaz ''Naya Andaz'' () is a 1956 Indian Hindi-language film starring Kishore Kumar and Meena Kumari in lead roles. The music was composed by O. P. Nayyar. Plot Sukhan and Chand (Kishore Kumar) are the father and son, who hold diametrically opposi ...
'' (1956) * '' Baap Re Baap'' (1955) as Raja Bahadur Moti Sagar * '' Insaniyat'' (1955) as Zangoora * ''Musafir Khana'' (1955) * '' Tangewali'' (1955) * '' Yasmin'' (1955) * ''
Amar Amar may refer to: People Given name * Amar (British singer) (born 1982), British Indian singer born Amar Dhanjal * Amar (Lebanese singer) (born 1986), born Amar Mahmoud Al Tahech * Amar Bose (1929–2013), Founder of Bose Corporation * Amar Gup ...
'' (1954) as Sankat Chhalia * ''Watan'' (1954) * ''Amar Kirtan'' (1954) * '' Rail Ka Dibba'' (1953) * ''
Nazneen Nazneen is an Indian Bollywood actress who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. She was born on (23 February 1958) in Kolkata and studied in Lucknow before moving to Mumbai with her parents. She was cast in ''Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa'' (1972) after meetin ...
'' (1951) * '' Saiyan'' (1951) * '' Pardes'' (1950) as Rana Sahib * ''Chaar Din'' (1949) * '' Dulari'' (1949) as Girija Shankar * ''Zevaraat'' (1949) * ''
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'' (1947) * '' Maa Baap Ki Laaj'' (1946) * ''Shirin Farhad'' (1945) * ''
Poonji ''Poonji'' is a Bollywood film. It was released in 1943. The film was directed by Ravindra Dave and Vishnu R. Pancholi. It starred M. Esmail, Durga Mota, Ragini in lead roles. Plot The film revolves around three sisters trying to prevent th ...
'' (1943) * '' Apni Nagariya'' (1940) * ''Sardar'' (1940) * ''Sardar-e-Awwal'' (1939) * '' State Express'' (1938) as Prince * ''Azad Veer'' (1936) * ''Snehlata'' (1936) * ''Bombay Mail'' (1935) * ''Lal Chitta'' (1935) * ''Bambai Ki Sethani'' (1935) * ''Sansar Leela'' (1933)


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* {{Authority control 1915 births 1975 deaths Pashtun people Indian people of Pashtun descent Male actors in Hindi cinema 20th-century Indian male actors People from Peshawar