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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Amjad Khan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Amjad Khan's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Amjad Khan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Meri zabaan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Amjad Khan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Amjad Khan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Amjad Khan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sholay: The Final Cut | Gabbar Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dil Hi To Hai | Maharaj Vikram Garg | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Love | Guruji | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ramgarh Ke Sholay | Gabbar Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lekin... | Shafi Ahmed Sidiqqui | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Prema Yuddham | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Meri zabaan | Arjun Vaswani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Maalamaal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Perfect Murder | Lala Heera Lal | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Vikram | The Sultan, Kingdom of Salamia | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Singhasan | Kupateshwar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Simhasanam | Bhokkudu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Chameli Ki Shaadi | Adv. Harish | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar | Abbas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mohabbat | Gama Pehalwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Bade Dil Wala | Bhagwat Singh (B.K.) / Dr. Joshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hum Se Hai Zamana | Iqbal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Mahaan | Vikram Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Samraat | Ranbir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Satte Pe Satta | Ranjit Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Daulat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Zamaane ko Dikhana hai | Sharif Khan / Sharafat Ali / Karamat / Salamat / Wajahat | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kaalia | Shani Seeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Katilon Ke Kaatil | Black Cobra | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Laawaris | Ranvir Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Naseeb | Damu (Damodar) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rocky | Robert D'Souza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Love Story | Sher Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Barsaat Ki Ek Raat | Kaaliram | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal | Ronnie / Ranjit Singh / Gomes | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Yaarana | Bishan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Qurbani | Police Inspector Amjad Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Lootmaar | Vikram | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Suhaag | Vikram Kapoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mr. Natwarlal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Heeralaal Pannalaal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan | Kalandhar | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Khoon Ki Pukaar | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kasme Vaade | Juda, the Hunchback (Guest Appearance) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Bandie | Kanchan V. Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ganga Ki Saugand | Thakur Jashwant Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Inkaar | Raj Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Parvarish | Mangal Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Chess Players | Wajid Ali Shah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Saudagar Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sholay | Gabbar Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hindustan Ki Kasam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Maya | Ranvir's employee | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ab Dilli Dur Nahin | Lacchu | Average | 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 "Meri zabaan" 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 "Khoon Ki Pukaar", "Hindustan Ki Kasam", and "Simhasanam".