Kader Khan

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Kader Khan (born circa 1937 in Pishin, now Pakistan) is an Indian film actor, comedian, script and dialogue writer.

1 Career
2 Personal life
3 Awards
4 External links

[edit] Career

He has acted in over 300 films in the Hindi & Urdu languages, and has written dialogue for over 1,000 Indian films, from the 1970s up to the turn of the 21st century. He is most popularly recognized for working with comedian actor Govinda in comedic films by director David Dhawan. He has also worked side by side with other comedic legends like Shakti Kapoor and Johnny Lever in over 300 films. He played a large variety of parts in films like a supporting role of a father, uncle, brother, relative, the main villain or the side villain, guest actor and comedian.

Khan is said to be as responsible for Amitabh Bachan's success as a Bollywood icon as writer duo Salim-Javed. He wrote many memorable dialogues for Amitabh's films, including Mr. Natwarlal, Amar Akbar Anthony, Laawaris and Naseeb, which were huge hits at the box office.

He recently appeared in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and Family: Ties of Blood (2006). He had also starred in his own comedy television series titled Hasna Mat, which aired on Star Plus.

[edit] Personal life

Kader Khan is an Afghan from the Pashtun ethnic line. He is originally from Pishin, which is now in the Balochistan province of Pakistan and from Kakar tribe. He lives in Mumbai, the home of the Indian film industry. His son Sarfaraz Khan has also acted in some films.

In May 2007, Khan suffered an accident and went to hospital in critical condition. Whether he will be returning to film in the near future has yet to be determined.

[edit] Awards

Recently Khan was recognized by the AFMI (American Federation of Muslims from India) for his achievement and service to the Muslim community in India.