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ACTING . Acting . 83 years (deceased) . Kabul, Afghanistan

Kader Khan_

"Born — Died "

Born Kabul, Afghanistan
Birthday
83
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.6
Popularity
41 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Religion
Islam
Languages
Hindi, Pashto, Urdu
Children
1 child: Sarfaraz Khan
Education
North-Eastern Hill University, Osmania University
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Arabic (قادر)
Popularity
Tier B -- 26,001 Wikipedia views/month

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Frequent co-star
Appeared in 30 films with Shakti Kapoor
Shakti Kapoor →
Notable
159 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (October 22) with Jeff Goldblum
Jeff Goldblum →
Career
Career spanning 41 years (1974-2015)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 39

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Human Impact
0
Innovation
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Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
60
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Filmography (50)

Tevar
Tevar
2015 / Film
Film
Lateef
Lateef
2015 / Film
Film
Hogaya dimaagh ka dahi
Hogaya dimaagh ka dahi
2015 / Film
Film
Mehbooba
Mehbooba
2008 / Film
Advocate Shahid
Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega
Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega
2007 / Film
Film
Lucky: No Time for Love
Lucky: No Time for Love
2005 / Film
Film
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002 / Film
Film
Yeh Hai Jalwa
Yeh Hai Jalwa
2002 / Film
Film
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
2001 / Film
Writer
Joru Ka Ghulam
Joru Ka Ghulam
2000 / Film
Film

AWARDS (4)

B
Padma Shri in arts
2019
WON
B
Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
1993
WON
B
Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
1991
WON
B
Filmfare Awards
WON

Biography

Kader Khan is an Indian film actor, comedian, script and dialogue writer, as well as director. He has appeared in over 300 films after his debut in the 1973 film Daag in which he acted as a prosecuting attorney. Khan graduated from Ismail Yusuf College affiliated to Bombay University. Before entering the film industry in the early 1970s, he taught at M. H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Mumbai as a professor of Civil Engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Kader Khan?
Kader Khan was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
Where was Kader Khan born?
Kader Khan was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What movies or shows has Kader Khan been in?
Kader Khan has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tevar (2015), Lateef (2015), Hogaya dimaagh ka dahi (2015), Mehbooba (2008), Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007).
What is Kader Khan known for?
Kader Khan is primarily known as an actor. Kader Khan is an Indian film actor, comedian, script and dialogue writer, as well as director. He has appeared in over 300 films after his…
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