Remembering Amjad Khan: Celebrate the actor’s legacy with these five iconic films

Sholay

Sholay is one of the most celebrated films of Bollywood since its release in 1975, and its main antagonist, Gabbar, played by Amjad Khan, is one of the most feared characters since then. His deep, dark voice, rugged look, and impeccable dialogue delivery made him a box-office hit and left fans asking for more. His famous dailaoue, "Jab door raat baccha nahi sota, toh maa bolti hai so ja nahi toh Gabbar Singh aa jayega," is still fresh in the audience’s memory.

Shatranj Ke Khilari

Amjad featured in an intimate portrayal of Wajid Ali Shah in Satyajit Ray's first Hindi directorial, Shatranj Ke Khilari, and is considered to be one of his iconic roles. It featured an ensemble cast of Saeed Jaffrey, Sanjeev Kumar, and Shabana Azmi.

Muqaddar ka Sikandar

Apart from Gabbar, there is one more most-feared goon in Bollywood, and that is Dilawar, played by Amjad Khan in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. The 197 film, which stars Rekha, Rakhee, and Vinod Khanna, has achieved cult status in the last year.

Yaarana

Ditching his villainous portrayal, Amjad featured in Yaarana alongside Amitabh Bachchan as the main protagonist of the film, showcasing their friendship and chemistry. The film was a box office hit and has achieved cult status over the years. The film was well received by the audience and critics, and it also featured Neetu Singh and Tanuja Samarth in lead roles.

Mr. Natwarlal

In the film, Amjad Khan played the main antagonist, Mr. Natwarlal, opposite Amitabh Bachchan. The 1979 comedy-drama film is a cult classic and features Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee, and Amjad Khan in lead roles. The film is sure to tickle your funny bone.