Yusuf Khan (actor)
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Yusuf Khan | |
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Born | Yousuff Abousher 1 May 1940 |
Died | 1985 Hyderabad, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1969–1985 |
Family | 3, including Faraaz Khan |
Yusuf Khan, popularly known as Zebisko from Amar Akbar Anthony, was an Indian actor in Hindi language films. Although Khan acted in 35 films and remained popular as a rather sympathetic villain through the 1970s and 1980s with films like Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) and Disco Dancer (1982), he is mostly remembered for his role of Zebisko, the bodyguard of Parveen Babi's character in Manmohan Desai's blockbuster Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).
Personal life and career[]
Khan was born in Egypt as Yousuff Abousher. He came to Bombay and became a Bollywood actor. He is the father of Bollywood actor Faraaz Khan. He also used the screen name Yash Raj (Bombay To Goa) in the early part of his career. Khan was known as the most handsome villain of Bollywood. Khan's final film role was Bhediyon Ka Samooh: A Pack of Wolves which was released after his death. He died in Hyderabad in 1985 from brain hemorrhage.
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1969 | Jungle Ki Haseena | Hero | |
1970 | Kaalam Vellum | Fighter | |
1971 | Haatim Tai | ||
1972 | Bombay to Goa | Boxer Pedro | |
1972 | Garam Masala | Motu | Uncredited |
1973 | Naina | Tony | |
1974 | Do Phool | Smuggler's Chief | Uncredited |
1974 | Duniya Ka Mela | John | |
1975 | Dharmatma | Bandit | Uncredited |
1976 | Harfan Maulaa | ||
1977 | Chhailla Babu | Man who tried to trick Pratap | Uncredited |
1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Zebisko | Jenny's bodyguard |
1977 | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Henchman | Uncredited |
1977 | Parvarish | Mangal's Henchman | |
1977 | Chandi Sona | George | |
1978 | Vishwanath | Henchman | Uncredited |
1978 | Don | Vikram | Uncredited |
1978 | Des Pardes | Goon | |
1978 | Phandebaaz | Boxer | |
1978 | Muqaddar Ka Sikandar | Seth Paul | |
1980 | Dhan Daulat | Goon | |
1980 | Aap Ke Deewane | Yusuf | |
1980 | Karz | Roxi | |
1981 | Naseeb | Zebisco | Don's Son |
1981 | Abdul | ||
1981 | Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai | Maulha | |
1981 | Professor Pyarelal | Sammy's Associate | |
1982 | Dial 100 | Goon | Uncredited |
1982 | Ashanti | Johnny | |
1982 | Khud-Daar | Killer / Molester | Uncredited |
1982 | Desh Premee | Thakur Pratap Singh's aide | |
1982 | Disco Dancer | Vasco | |
1982 | Main Intequam Loonga | Boxer Gopinath | |
1983 | Mangal Pandey | Peter | Uncredited |
1983 | Nastik | Goon | |
1984 | Boxer | Goon | |
1984 | Ghar ek mandir | Shera's henchmen | |
1984 | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki | Udaybhan Singh's Henchmen | |
1985 | Bond 303 | Henchmen | Uncredited |
1985 | Bhavani Junction | Gautam | |
1986 | Inteqam Ki Aag | Henchman | |
1991 | Bhediyon Ka Samooh: A Pack of Wolves | Delayed Film |
External links[]
- Yusuf Khan at IMDb
- 1984 deaths
- Indian male film actors
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- People from Hyderabad district, India
- Indian actor stubs