Tahir Hussain
Mohammad Tahir Hussain Khan (19 September 1938 – 2 February 2010), better known as Tahir Hussain, was an Indian film producer, screenwriter, actor and film director known for his works in Hindi cinema.[2][3]
Tahir Hussain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohammed Tahir Hussain Khan 19 September 1938 |
| Died | 2 February 2010 (aged 71) |
| Burial place | Juhu Cemetery, Mumbai[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Aapiya |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer Film director Screenwriter Actor |
| Years active | 1961–1994 |
| Spouse | Zeenat Hussain (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4, including Aamir, Faisal and Nikhat Khan |
| Relatives | Nasir Hussain (elder brother) Tariq Khan (nephew) |
Personal life
Tahir Hussain was the father of actors Aamir Khan and Faisal Khan. The hit film producer, director, and writer Nasir Hussain was Tahir Hussain's elder brother and mentor. Tahir's son, Aamir Khan, acted in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, a film which was produced by his uncle Nasir Hussain and directed by his cousin Mansoor Khan.
Tahir Hussain directed his son, Aamir, for the first (and only) time in his directorial debut Tum Mere Ho in 1990.[4][5][6]
Tahir Hussain was related to first education minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.[7] On 2 February 2010, he died in Mumbai following a severe heart attack.[8][9]
Filmography
Producer
- Caravan (1971)
- Anamika (1973)
- Madhosh (1974)
- Zakhmee (1975)
- Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
- Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
- Locket (1986)
- Tum Mere Ho (1990)
- Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
- Madhosh (1994) (asst. producer)
Actor
- Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)
- Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) as Sardar Ranjit Kumar
- Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
- Dulha Bikta Hai (1982)....Judge in court
Director
- Tum Mere Ho (1990)
Writer
- Tum Mere Ho (1990)
Crew
- Teesri Manzil (1966) (production executive)
References
- ^ "CNN Travel | Global Destinations, Tips & Video".
- ^ "Bollywood pays homage to Aamir Khan's father Tahir Hussain Hindi Event Photos - - (38763-HD Stills)". indiglamour.com.
- ^ "Hajji Aamir! Actor keeps his promise, leaves for Haj pilgrimage with mother Zeenat Hussain". intoday.in.
- ^ "SPOTTED: Aamir Khan On 'Haj Pilgrimage' With Mother Zeenat Hussain". Businessofcinema.com. 30 October 2012.
- ^ . IBNLive. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012.
- ^ . sify.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2007.
- ^ "Dream to make a film on Maulana Azad: Aamir Khan". IE Staff. The Indian Express. 9 January 2014.
- ^ "Filmmaker Tahir Hussain passes away". The Hindu. 2 February 2010.
- ^ Dore, Shalini (3 February 2010). "Bollywood's Hussain dies".
External links
- Tahir Hussain at IMDb