Kader Khan

Indian actor and screenwriter

Kader Khan - Indian actor and screenwriter
Born

1937
88 years ago

Died

December 31st, 2018
6 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

India

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A prolific actor and screenwriter, this individual contributed significantly to Indian cinema from the 1970s to the 2000s. With extensive work in Hindi and Urdu films, this person featured in over 300 films and was recognized for both comedic and dramatic roles. Starting a career in theatre before transitioning to cinema, credits include notable films like 'Bhookh' and 'Kuli'. This individual also co-wrote numerous successful screenplays that defined the era of masala films.

Starred in over 300 films

Wrote screenplays for popular films like 'Dostana' and 'Angoor'

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