Amjad Khan (top), Sholay (1975)

Amjad Khan(born 12 November 1940-Died 27 July 1992) was a popular Bollywood villain. He is most famous for playing dacoit Gabbar Singh in Sholay (1975).

The role, portrayal of Gabbar Singh by Amjad Khan is considered by many to be the first depiction of pure evil on the screen in Indian Cinema. A totally evil character which doesnt make excuses for its evil. The movie Sholay is one of the all time superhit movies in India and one of the highest earners, although the movie had a cast of superstars including Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra the most memorable character was that of Gabbar Singh.

Filmography

• Hukumnama (1996
• In Custody (1993
• Rudaali (1993)
• Ele, My Friend (1992)
• Saali Adhi Ghar Waali
• Waqt Ka Badshah (1992)
• Aasmaan Se Gira (1992)
• Dil Hi To Hai (1992)
• Yaara Dildara (1991)
• Love (1991/I)
• Ramgarh Ke Sholay (1991)
• Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990)
• Lekin... (1990)
• Maha-Sangram (1990)
• Meri Zabaan (1989)
• Dost (1989)
• Santosh (1989)
• Bees Saal Baad (1988)
• Maalamaal (1988)
• Peechha Karo (1988)
• Paanch Fauladi (1989)
• The Perfect Murder (1988)
• Ahsaan (1987)
• Maashuka (1987)
• Insaaniyat Ke Dushman (1987)
• Jeeva (1986)
• Love and God (1986)
• Mohabbat Ki Kasam (1986)
• Vikram (1986)
• Nasihat (1986)
• Zindagani (1986)
• Pahunchey Huwe Log (1986)
• Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
• Mohabbat (1985)
• Pataal Bhairavi (1985)
• Kaamyaab (1984)
• Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984)
• Utsav (1984)
• Maati Maange Khoon (1984)
• Bindiya Chamkegi (1984)
• Chor Police (1983)
• Humse Na Jeeta Koi (1983)
• Jaani Dost (1983)
• Mahaan (1983)
• Bade Dil Wala (1983)
• Achha Bura (1983)
• Himmatwala (1983)
• Nastik (1983)
• Baghawat (1982)
• Daulat (1982)
• Desh Premee (1982)
• Dharam Kanta (1982)
• Insaan (1982)
• Samraat (1982)
• Teesri Aankh (1982)
• Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai (1982)
• Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (1982)
• Satte Pe Satta (1982)
• Anusandhan (1981)
• Commander (1981)
• Kaalia (1981)
• Katilon Ke Kaatil (1981)
• Laawaris (1981)
• Ladies Tailor (1981)
• Love Story (1981)
• Professor Pyarelal (1981)
• Rocky (1981)
• Waqt Ki Deewar (1981)
• Yaarana (1981)
• Khoon Ka Rishta (1981)
• Gehra Zakhm (1981)
• Chehre Pe Chehra (1981)
• Naseeb (1981)
• Bombay 405 Miles (1980)
• Chambal Ki Kasam (1980)
• Jwalamukhi (1980)
• Pyaara Dushman (1980)
• Ram Balram (1980)
• Qurbani (1980)
• Loot Maar (1980)
• Dada (1979)
• Hamare Tumhare (1979)
• Mr. Natwarlal (1979)
• Sparsh (1979)
• Do Shikaari (1979)
• Hum Tere Aashiq Hain (1979)
• Suhaag (1979)
• Meera (1979)
• Sarkari Mehman (1979)
• Apna Khoon (1978)
• Besharam (1978)
• Desh Pardesh (1978)
• Des Pardes (1978)
• Heeralal Pannalal (1978)
• Kasme Vaade (1978)
• Khoon Ki Pukar (1978)
• Muqaddar (1978)
• Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978)
• Ram Kasam (1978)
• Sawan Ke Geet (1978)
• Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978)
• Ganga Ki Saugand (1978)
• Aafat (1977)
• Aakhri Goli (1977)
• Chakkar Pe Chakkar (1977)
• Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1977)
• Inkaar (1977)
• Kasam Khoon Ki (1977)
• Khoon Pasina (1977)
• Parvarish (1977)
• Ram Bharose (1977)
• Shatranj Ke Khiladi (1977)
• Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977)
• Charas (1976)
• Sholay (1975)
• Hindustan Ki Kasam (1973)