Tariq Yunus - Actor Profile

Tariq Yunus

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
23Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 16, 1946
Birth Place: Karachi, British India [now Pakistan]

About Tariq Yunus

Tariq Yunus (16 October 1946 – 26 August 1994) was an Indian actor known for his role as chef Alaudin in television sitcom Tandoori Nights.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Tariq Yunus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tariq Yunus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tariq Yunus's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Tariq Yunus'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 Gangsters, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tariq Yunus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tariq Yunus's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Gangsters (1975) movie poster
★9.0

Gangsters: Birmingham is a melting pot of races and every community has a stake in the city's underworld. When former SAS officer J

Gangsters

1975•Crime
★9.0
The Garland (1981) movie poster
★9.0

The Garland: "These Indian films. They're done to a formula - songs, dance, routines and a lot of sentimental heavy breathing." When

The Garland

1981•Romance
★8.5
Majdhar (1984) movie poster
★8.5

Majdhar: Cultural identity, women’s independence and the pressure to conform to British norms are the subjects of this bold and a

Majdhar

1984•Drama
★8.0
The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983) movie poster
★8.0

The Witches and the Grinnygog: An ancient church is being dismantled and moved to a new location, stone by stone. One of the gargoyles from the stones

The Witches and the Grinnygog

1983•Fantasy
★7.9
Doctor Who: The Robots of Death (1977) movie poster
★7.9

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death: The Doctor and Leela must catch a killer on a vast mining ship run by robots and humans.

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death

1977•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie Tariq Yunus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Bedardi Mehta Average Similar →
1989 Shalom Salaam Imam Flop Similar →
1989 Scandal Ayub Khan Average Similar →
1988 The Deceivers Feringea Flop Similar →
1988 Lucky Sunil Balam Hit Similar →
1987 Partition - Average Similar →
1987 The Fourth Protocol Immigration Officer Average Similar →
1984 Majdhar - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Good Neighbours Jogger Flop Similar →
1983 A Talent for Murder Rashi Average Similar →
1983 The Witches and the Grinnygog Bus Driver Super Hit Similar →
1982 Who Dares Wins Terrorist Average Similar →
1981 The Garland Raji Super Hit Similar →
1980 Growing Pains Charles Flop Similar →
1979 Ashanti Faid Average Similar →
1979 Justice - Uncle Sangi Uncle Sangi Flop Similar →
1979 The Golden Lady Vishanya Flop Similar →
1978 Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse Black Doctor Flop Similar →
1977 Doctor Who: The Robots of Death Cass Super Hit Similar →
1975 A Passage to England Anand Flop Similar →
1975 Gangsters Jashir Singh Mahail Super Hit Similar →
1973 Operation Magic Carpet Nicola Singh Flop Similar →
1970 Figures in a Landscape Soldier Average Similar →

Tariq Yunus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tariq Yunus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tariq Yunus is "Gangsters" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Tariq Yunus acted in?

Tariq Yunus has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tariq Yunus?

Other notable films include "The Garland", "Majdhar", and "The Witches and the Grinnygog".

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