#GoldenFrames: Ajit, Bollywood’s much-loved don, “saara shehar jinko Lion ke naam se jaanta tha” | Photogallery
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“Sara Shehar Mujhe LION Ke Naam Se Janta Hai” is without doubt one of the most memorable dialogues Ajit Khan stated in his film ‘Kalicharan’ (1976). The actor was identified for his distinctive efficiency and glorious dialogue supply. Ajit revolutionised the best way cinematic villains had been considered on the earth of cinema. He labored within the trade for over 4 many years by showing in additional than 200 films.
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Born as Hamid Ali Khan on January 27, 1922, in Golconda, Hyderabad, right into a Deccani Muslim household, he did his early training from a Authorities Junior School, Hanamkonda, in Warangal district. Hamid’s father, Bashir Ali Khan, labored within the Nizam’s military in Hyderabad.
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Hamid was keen on performing since childhood. He confronted stiff opposition from his father to take up performing as a profession. So, he left Hyderabad and landed in Mumbai to start his profession within the movie trade. Khan was so passionate to get into Bollywood that he reportedly bought his faculty books to pay for his journey to Mumbai.
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Hamid began his profession as a junior artist, who used to face within the crowd. He did small roles in films resembling ‘Kurukshetra’ (1945), ‘Patanga’ (1949) and ‘Jeevan Saathi’ (1949), the place he’s credited in his actual title, Hamid Khan. It was Mahesh Bhatt’s father, Nanabhai Bhatt, who gave him a break as a lead actor in a film. It was additionally Nanabhai who gave the title Ajit as a result of Hamid Ali Khan was too lengthy.
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‘Shahe Misra’ (1946) was amongst his earliest films, adopted by ‘Hatimtai’ (1947), ‘Aap Beeti’ (1948) and ‘Sone Ki Chidiya’ (1948). Nonetheless, Ajit’s function as a hero didn’t propel him to success. Different films the place he performed the hero consists of ‘Beqasoor’ (1950), ‘Nastik’ (1954), ‘Bada Bhai’ (1957), ‘Baradari’ (1955) and ‘Dholak’ (1951).
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From 1946 to 1956, he struggled to make a spot for himself within the movie trade. In all of them, his work earned him credibility. Nonetheless, it was not sufficient; Ajit nonetheless needed to shift to supporting roles in just a few massive ventures of Bollywood like ‘Naya Daur’ (1957) and ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ (1960). Finally, he discovered his true calling years later when he acquired a break as a villain in ‘Suraj’ (1966).
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There may be an attention-grabbing story behind how he landed a villainy function within the film. Ajit didn’t must work for 4 years. He used to play playing cards together with his mates, like Rajendra Kumar, at a membership at Sea Rock Resort. South Indian director T. Prakash Rao wished to make a film known as ‘Suraj’ with Rajendra Kumar and Vyjayanthimala. And Rajendra Kumar advised Ajit’s title. Since then, there was no turning again for the actor. ‘Zanjeer’ (1973), during which he performed the chilling don Teja, then ‘Yaadon ki Baraat’ (1973), for which he turned a gangster who wore a measurement eight shoe on one foot and a measurement 9 on one other, and ‘Kalicharan’ (1976).
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His one-liners and iconic drawl— “Mona darling,” “Lily do not be foolish” and naturally, the well-known “Sara Shehar Mujhe LION Ke Naam Se Janta Hai,” gave rise to an entire new style that might go on to entertain generations.
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Ajit married thrice. He married an Anglo-Indian and a Christian after a short love affair. The wedding was very short-lived and fell aside on account of immense cultural variations and there have been no youngsters. Then he married Shahida, a match organized by their dad and mom. Ajit had three sons, Shahid Ali Khan, Zahid Ali Khan, and Abid Ali Khan, together with his second spouse. His third marriage was with Sarah, which was facilitated by actor Jayant (higher often known as the daddy of actor Amjad Khan). Ajit had two sons, Shehzaad Khan and Arbaaz Khan, together with his third spouse.
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In response to his son Shehzaad Khan, Ajit was an easy particular person. All he wanted was six pairs of white shirts and trousers for the entire yr, one or two packets of Dunhill cigarettes a day and books. Ajit was near actor Rajendra Kumar. Other than friendship, Ajit additionally credited Rajendra Kumar for advising and serving to him to grow to be a lead villain reasonably than a second-lead hero. Rajendra Kumar was instrumental in getting Ajit his first function because the villain within the film ‘Suraj’ (1966).
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