Personal Information

Full Name: Kader Khan

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1937-10-22

Languages Known: Hindi, Urdu, English, Pashto

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Islam

Hobbies: Writing dialogues/scripts, acting in theater, spending time with family, teaching (earlier career as lecturer)

Education

School: A Municipality School in Mumbai (after family migration)

College: A Municipality School in Mumbai (after family migration)

Degrees Obtained: Graduate (Bachelor's degree); Master's Diploma in Engineering (MIE); former lecturer in Civil Engineering

Physical Stats

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 90 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Abdul Rahman Khan (Maulvi/Priest from Kandahar, Afghanistan) Mother: Iqbal Begum (from Pishin, Balochistan, now Pakistan)

Siblings:

Marital Status: married

Wife: Azra Khan

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Late Actor, Screenwriter, Dialogue Writer, Film Producer, Comedian

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹100-200 crore (legacy estimate at time of death; from films, writing royalties, properties in Mumbai and Canada)

Awards & Achievements: Padma Shri (2019; posthumous) – India's fourth-highest civilian honor Multiple Filmfare nominations for Best Dialogue/Screenplay (e.g., for films like Coolie, Himmatwala) Known for writing over 100 films' dialogues/scripts (many David Dhawan-Govinda hits like Coolie No. 1, Judwaa) Iconic acting in 300+ films (comic roles in 1990s comedies, villains earlier); memorable as father in Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu Transitioned from engineering lecturer to Bollywood powerhouse

Biography Details

Kader Khan (October 22, 1937 – December 31, 2018) was an Afghan-born Indian actor, screenwriter, and comedian who became a Bollywood legend. Born in Kabul to a Pashtun Sunni Muslim family, his family migrated to Mumbai in 1942 amid Partition-era shifts. After graduating and earning an engineering diploma, he taught Civil Engineering before entering films.

He debuted as an actor in Daag (1973) but gained fame as a dialogue writer for hits like Coolie. Famous for comic father roles in David Dhawan films with Govinda and Salman Khan (Judwaa, Dulhe Raja), he wrote punchy, memorable lines. Married to Azra Khan, he had sons including Sarfaraz. He passed away in Mississauga, Canada, at 81 from progressive supranuclear palsy. Posthumously awarded Padma Shri (2019), his witty dialogues and versatile performances remain iconic.

• December 31, 2025 (7th death anniversary, discussions carried into 2026): Multiple tributes poured in on social media (Instagram reels, Facebook posts from pages like Timeless Classic Cinema, IIFA, Filmfare) remembering him as a "whole era of Bollywood," highlighting his dialogue mastery, comedy with Govinda, and influence. Fans shared clips from Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu, calling his contributions enduring.
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• October 22, 2025 (88th birth anniversary tributes extended): Jackie Shroff fondly remembered Kader Khan alongside Ajit on social media, sharing nostalgic photos and praising his wit and versatility.
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• Ongoing legacy: No major new developments; focus on archival revivals, fan reels, and discussions about his screenwriting genius in 1990s comedies. Family and industry continue honoring his memory through heartfelt posts and rare pictures with co-stars like Amitabh Bachchan.

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