Personal life

 

Khan was born on 22 October 1935 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the son of Abdul Rehman Khan who was from Kandahar while his mother was Iqbal Begum from Pishin, Balochistan. He had three brothers Shams ur Rehman, Fazal Rehman & Habib ur Rehman who all died before he was born. It is known that he belongs to the Kakar tribe of Pashtuns.

 

At the age of one, his family immigrated to Bombay and started living in the slums there. He enrolled in school and later graduated from Ismail Yusuf College. Between 1970 and 1975, he taught at M. H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering in Byculla as professor of civil engineering.

 

On the college's annual day function, Khan took part in a play and it was acclaimed by all present. Dilip Kumar came to know about it; he called him and showed keenness in watching the play. Khan made special arrangements and acted the play for him. Kumar was so impressed that he signed him for his next two films: Sagina Mahato and Bairaag.

 

Khan lives in Mumbai, the home of the Hindi film industry. And he has family, who lives in Holland and Canada. He has three sons; Sarfaraz khan and Shahnawaz Khan and the third son lives in Canada. His son Sarfaraz Khan has also acted in several films. It is reported that Kader Khan is also a citizen of Canada. He is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, English, and can also speak his native Pashto language.

 

Career

 

Khan has acted in over 450 films in Hindi and Urdu and has written dialogues for over 250 Indian films, from the 1970s up to the turn of the 21st century. Manmohan Desai paid him a handsome amount of one lakh twenty-one thousand for writing dialogues for the film Roti (1974). He is most popularly recognized for working with actor Jeetendra, Feroz Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda and in films by David Dhawan. He has worked side-by-side with other comedians like Shakti Kapoor and Johnny Lever. He has played a large variety of parts in films like a supporting role of a father, uncle, brother, main villain or the side villain, guest actor and comedian. He is best known as a legend in Hindi cinema. He has made a great contribution to the Hindi film industry and Bollywood.

 

He recently appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Lucky: No Time for Love (2006) and Family: Ties of Blood (2006). He starred in his own comedy television series titled Hasna Mat, which aired on Star Plus.

 

There were rumours of him writing a sequel to Andaaz Apna Apna but, when media asked him, he denied it saying "I have not taken any projects as writer, its just a rumor." He made a comeback on Indian television with a comedy series Hi Padosi..Kaun Hain Doshi on Sahara One.

 

Dialogue and script writer

 

As a dialogue writer Kader Khan has worked with Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra for their films starring Amitabh Bachchan. Besides Amitabh, he was the only one to work in the rival camps of Mehra and Desai. His films with them include Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Sharaabi, Coolie, Desh Premee, Lawaaris, Suhaag, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Parvarish and Amar Akbar Anthony.

 

Other Amitabh Bachchan films for which he has written dialogues are Mr. Natwarlal, Khoon Pasina, Do Aur Do Paanch, Satte Pe Satta, Inquilab, Giraftaar, Hum and Agneepath. Khan has also written screenplays for films starring Amitabh like Agneepath and Naseeb.

 

Other hit films for which he has written dialogues Himmatwala, Coolie No. 1, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Kanoon Apna Apna, Khoon Bhari Maang, Karma, Sultanat, Sarfarosh, Justice Choudhary, Dharam Veer etc.

 

Filmfare Awards

 

Winner

 

    1982: Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue for Meri Awaaz Suno

    1991: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri

    1993: Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue for Angaar

 

Nominated

 

    1984: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Himmatwala

    1986: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Aaj Ka Daur

    1990: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Sikka

    1992: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Hum

    1994: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Aankhen

    1995: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Main Khiladi Tu Anari

    1996: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Coolie No. 1

    1997: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Saajan Chale Sasural

    1999: Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Dulhe Raja

 

Khan was recognized by the AFMI (American Federation of Muslims from India) for his achievement and service to the Muslim community in India.

Selected filmography

 

    Mr. Money (2013) Upcoming Hindi Movie, releasing in Summer 2013

    Deewana Main Deewana (2012)

    Don't Worry[disambiguation needed] (2009)

    Deshdrohi (2008) .... Abdul - Fruit vendor

    Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007) .... Kiran's dad

    Undertrial (2007) .... Advocate Ravi Vishnoi

    Umar (2006) .... Iqbal Khan

    Jigyaasa (2006) .... Nand Kishore - Nanduji

    Family: Ties of Blood (2006) .... Kalim Khan

    Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005) .... Vikram Malhotra

    Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) .... Goverdhan

    Lucky: No Time for Love (2005) .... Doctor

    Dhadkanein (2005)

    Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) .... Mr. Duggal

    Bazaar: Market of Love, Lust and Desire (2004)

    Suno Sasurjee (2004) .... Raj K. Saxena

    Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya (2004) .... Kuldeep Khanna

    Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century (2003) .... Bhaleram/Goatherd

    Parwana (2003) .... Ismailbhai Muskurahat

    Basti (2003) .... Commentator

    Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) .... Kokibhai

    Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) .... Mahendra Malhotra

    Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002) .... Murari

    Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) .... Akhendra "Topichand" Bhangare

    Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) .... Purshottam Mittal

    Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) .... Ghuman Singh Rathod

    Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) .... Babban Miyan

    Sindoor Ki Saugandh (2002) .... Majid Shola/Inspector Asli Tandoor Khan

    Dial 100 (2001) .... Kamal Bihari

    Galiyon Ka Badshah (2001)

    Ittefaq (2001) .... Seth. Gujjumal Hiranandani

    Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) .... Mr. Oberoi (Boss)

    Dhadkan (2000) .... Special Appearance in song 'Dulhe Ka Sehra'

    Kunwara (2000) .... Vishwanath Pratap Singh

    Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... Dyaneshwarprasad Pitamber

    Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (2000) .... Mr. Oberoi (special appearance)

    Billa No. 786 (2000)

    Krodh (2000) .... Balwant

    Jaanwar (1999) .... Singer on Square at Temple

    Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999) .... Dr. Dastoor

    Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) .... Amirchand

    Rajaji (1999) .... Shivnath

    Sooryavansham (1999) .... Major Ranjit Singh

    Anari No. 1 (1999) .... K.K.

    Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999) .... Sader

    Nyaydaata (1999) .... Yaadram

    Sirf Tum (1999) .... Phone booth operator

    Kudrat (1998) .... Vijay's grandpa

    Hero Hindustani (1998) .... Topi

    Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) (uncredited) .... Waiter/Kadar Bhai

    Dulhe Raja (1998) .... K.K. Singhania

    Gharwali Baharwali (1998) .... Hiralal Verma

    Aunty No. 1 (1998) .... Rai Bahadur Behl

    Jaane Jigar (1998) .... Ghanshyam

    Mere Do Anmol Ratan (1998) .... Major Bhagawat Singh

    Phool Bane Patthar (1998) .... Choudhry Bhavani Singh/Dadhu

    Tirchhi Topiwale (1998) .... Sanam's dad

    Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi (1997) .... Badri Prasad

    Deewana Mastana (1997) .... Marriage Registrar

    Ek Phool Teen Kante (1997)

    Hero No. 1 (1997) .... Dhanraj Malhotra

    Judaai (1997) .... Kaajal's Father

    Banarasi Babu (1997) .... Chaubey

    Bhai (1997) .... Inspector Lalit Kapoor

    Bhoot Bhungla (1997) .... Khan Baba

    Daadagiri (1997) .... Dinanath

    Hamesha (1997) .... Raju's chacha

    Judwaa (1997) .... Sharma

    Naseeb (1997) .... Master Chaban

    Sanam (1997) .... Khan Bahadur

    Shapath (1997) .... Chaurasia

    Chhote Sarkar (1996) .... Commissioner Jagmohan

    Sapoot (1996) .... Singhania

    Rangbaaz (1996)

    Maahir (1996) .... Jailor

    Aatank (1996) .... D'Costa

    Bhishma (1996) .... Jaunpuri

    Ek Tha Raja (1996) (as Kadar Khan) .... Lalchand Dogra

    Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) .... Khurana (Divya's father)

    Diya Aur Toofan (1995) .... Gyaneshwar

    Yaraana (1995) (as Kadar Khan) .... Rai Saheb

    Veer (1995) .... Agarwal/Advocate Vishwanath

    Hulchul (1995) .... Chachaji

    Coolie No. 1 (1995) .... Choudhry Hoshiarchand Shikarpuri Bakulwala

    Taaqat (1995) (as Kadar Khan) .... Master Dinanath

    Anokha Andaaz (1995)

    Taqdeerwala (1995) (as Kadar Khan) .... Yamraaj

    The Don (1995) .... Chaprasi Rajaram/Principal Amarnath/Prof. Raghav

    Maidan-E-Jung (1995) .... Maganlal

    Jallaad (1995) .... K.K.

    Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (1995) .... Bidder

    Surakshaa (1995) .... Manager

    Vartmaan (1995)

    Mr. Azaad (1994) (as Kadar Khan) .... Hiravat Mishra

    Ghar Ki Izzat (1994) .... Ram

    Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) (as Kadar Khan) .... DCP/Constable Ramlal

    Aag (1994) .... Tolaram

    Pehla Pehla Pyar (1994) .... Dharam Pal/Streetside Vendor/Grocer/Nawab/Head Gypsy

    Saajan Ka Ghar (1994) .... Uncle

    Prem Shakti (1994) .... Romeo

    Raja Babu (1994) (as Kadar Khan) .... Kishan Singh

    Aatish: Feel the Fire (1994) (as Kadar Khan) .... Kadar bhai

    Andaz (1994) .... Principal

    Chhoti Bahoo (1994) .... Durga's husband

    Eena Meena Deeka (1994) .... Dabba

    Insaaf Apne Lahoo Se (1994) .... Hardwarilal

    Khuddar (1994) .... Kanhaiyalal

    Mohabbat Ki Arzoo (1994) .... Dr. Anand

    Shatranj (1993) .... Dharamraj D. Verma

    Aakhri Chetawani (1993)

    Dhanwaan (1993) .... Jagmohan Chopra

    Aulad Ke Dushman (1993) .... Ahuja (College Vice-Principal)

    Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) .... Naseeb Kumar

    Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993) .... Pitamber

    Dil Hai Betaab (1993) .... Parshuram

    Rang (1993) .... Madhav Singh

    Kayda Kanoon (1993) .... Mirza Lucknowi

    Aankhen (1993) .... Hasmukh Rai

    Aashik Aawara (1993) .... Jaggu

    Badi Bahen (1993) .... Ram

    Dosti Ki Saugandh (1993)

    Gurudev (1993) (as Kadar Khan) .... Inspector Khan

    Jeevan Ki Shatranj (1993) .... Havaldar No.100

    Meharbaan (1993)

    Zakhmo Ka Hisaab (1993) .... Gyani

    Angaar (1992) .... Jagangir Khan

    Humshakal (1992) .... Devi Dutt

    Bol Radha Bol (1992) .... Jugnu

    Ganga Bani Shola (1992)

    Honeymoon (1992) .... Seth. Dhaniram

    Tyagi (1992) .... Choudhry Gangaprasad Dayal

    Basanti Tangewali (1992)

    Parasmani (1992) .... Daku Ibrahim Khan/Baba Malang

    Suryavanshi (1992) .... Baba

    Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992) .... Principal Sinha

    Daulat Ki Jung (1992) ...... K.K. Topji/Sher Khan

    Dil Hi To Hai (1992) ...... Thakur Karan Singh

    Insaaf Ki Devi (1992) ...... Advocate Kanoonilal

    Maa (1992) ...... Ravi Kant

    Nagin Aur Lootere (1992) ...... Thief

    Umar Pachpan Ki Dil Bachpan Ka (1992) ...... Dhaniram/Maniram

    Vansh (1992) ...... Hawaldar Imaandaar

    Saajan (1991) ...... Rajiv Verma

    Indrajeet (1991) ...... Minister (Mantri) Sadachari

    Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan (1991) ...... Jagatram

    Nachnewala Gaanewale (1991) ......

    Do Matwale (1991) ...... Gorakh Nath

    Karz Chukana Hai (1991) ...... Atmaram

    Khoon Ka Karz (1991) ...... Champaklal/Hitler Champaklal/Ravana Champaklal

    Hum (1991) ...... General Rana Pratap Singh/Chittor

    Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990) ...... Raman

    Ghar Ho To Aisa (1990) ...... Bajrangi

    Pyar Ka Devta (1990) ...... Pritam

    Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii (1989) ...... Gangaram Verma

    Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) ...... Kailash Bhandari

    Mera Jawab (1985) ...... Inspector Ajay

    Karate (1983) ......

    Coolie (1983) ...... Zafar Khan

    Naseeb (1981) ......

    ( laawaris ) 1981 .......... fakir / darvesh / baba

    Qurbani (1980) ...... Joe

    Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980) ...... Dharamdas

    Lootmaar (1980) ......

    Do Aur Do Paanch (1980) ...... Uncle/Jagdish

    Suhaag (1979) ...... Jaggi

    Mr. Natwarlal (1979)...... Mukhiya/Baba

    Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) ...... Fakir Darvesh, Baba

    Parvarish (1977) ...... Supremo

    Mukti (1977) ...... Hussain (Dialogues too)

    Khoon Pasina (1977) ...... (Thakur) Zalim Singh

    Adalat (1976) ...... Inspector Khan

    Bairaag (1976) ...... Superintendent of Police

    Benaam (1974) ...... Voice On Telephone (Voice)

    Daag (1973) ...... Prosecuting Attorney

 

Television career

 

    Hasna Mat

    Mr. Dhansukh

    Hi Padosi..Kaun Hain Doshi

 

 

Refrence : Wikipedia