Amjad Khan
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Amjad Khan ( 12 November 1940 – 27 July 1992) was an acclaimed Indian actor and director. He worked in over 130 films in a career spanning nearly twenty years. He enjoyed popularity for his villainous roles in Hindi films, the most famous being the unforgettable Gabbar Singh in the 1975 classic Sholay and of Dilawar in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978). Description above from the Wikipedia article Amjad Khan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Amjad Khan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Amjad Khan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Amjad Khan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Amjad Khan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Amjad Khan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Amjad Khan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Amjad Khan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Aasmaan Se Gira | Alien Ruler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Waqt Ka Badshah | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Yaara Dildara | Inspector De De | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ramgarh Ke Sholay | Gabbar Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Vishwamitra | Veerabahu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lekin... | Shafi Ahmed Sidiqqui | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Prema Yuddham | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Meri zabaan | Arjun Vaswani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ahsaan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman | Pratap Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Nasihat | Bajrangi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Peechha Karro | Brigadier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Simhasanam | Bhokkudu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mohabbat Ki Kasam | Baseera Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Maa Kasam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar | Abbas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Kaala Sooraj | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mohabbat | Gama Pehalwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ek Se Bhale Do | Balram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pataal Bhairavi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Achha Bura | Mohammad Sher Khan 'Kamalrup Chaurasiya' 'Shera' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jaani Dost | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Samraat | Ranbir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Baghavat | Durjan Singh / Vikram Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon | Mohammed 'Sultan Bhai' / Sultan Singh Rathod | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Insaan | Sher Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dharam Kanta | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Daulat | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Barsaat Ki Ek Raat | Kaaliram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal | Ronnie / Ranjit Singh / Gomes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Maan Gaye Ustaad | Shera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Paanch Qaidi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Pyaara Dushman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Chambal Ki Kasam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bombay 405 Miles | Veer Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Kala Pani | Shera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ahsaas | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Jaandar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sarkari Mehman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Chambal ki rani | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Apna Khoon | Khan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Khoon Ki Pukaar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Muqaddar | Sampat Seth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Chakkar Pe Chakkar | Avdhutt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Aafat | Shera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Ram Bharose | Bhanupratap | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Char Paise | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Amjad Khan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Amjad Khan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amjad Khan is "Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Amjad Khan acted in?
Amjad Khan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Amjad Khan?
Other notable films include "Insaan", "Char Paise", and "Mohabbat Ki Kasam".