Amitabh Bachchan's movies that featured freedom fighter-turned-actor A K Hangal

A K Hangal was late freedom fighter-turned-actor, who is famous for his roles in movies like Aaina, Shaukeen, Namak Haraam, Sholay, Manzil, Prem Bandhan and many more. actor who is kwn to have acted in over 220 movies was also a st actor before he entered into films.

Many might remember him for his iconic dialogue in Sholay that goes like "Itna sannata kyon hai, bhai?" as well. He has featured in many movies alongside Amitabh Bachchan as well. Take a look at list of movies A.K. Hangal did alongside Sr.Bachchan. 

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Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam

A K Hangal played role of Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam. 1973 Hindi drama film is written by Gulzar, D.N Mukherjee, and Hrishikesh Mukherjee. film received critical acclaim and was praised by audience.

It was one of highest-grossing Hindi films in year 1973 and was a milestone in Amitabh Bachchan’s career. film revolves around factory workers who fight for ir rights with an arrogant industrialist and his son.

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Rahim Chacha or Imaam Saa'b in Sholay

A K Hangal, who is famously kwn as one of finest character actors of his times was also seen as  Rahim Chacha or Imaam Saa'b in Sholay. Sholay features an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Hema Malini, and Amj Khan in le roles.

film broke numerous records, including record of continuously showcasing film in many atres across India. Amitabh Bachchan essayed role Jai, Dharmendra played role of Veeru, Sanjeev Kumar essayed role of Thakur Baldev Singh, and Amj Khan essayed role of iconic character Gabbar Singh. While Hema Malini and Jaya Bachchan played roles of Basanti and Rha respectively.

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Ramchandra in Besharam

A K Hangal played role of Ramchandra in 1978 movie titled Besharam. movie was debut directorial of veteran character actor Deven Verma. movie featured Amitabh Bachchan, Sharmila Tagore, Amj Khan, A. K. Hangal, Iftekhar, Nirupa Roy and Deven Verma in pivotal roles. 

plot revolved around story of an incent man who sets on a journey to find truth about his far's death but is inste grappled under a battle with criminal underworld. 

Sanand in Abhimaan

A K Hangal played role of Sanand in movie titled Abhimaan. movie starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Asrani and Bindu in le roles. musical drama movie is best remembered for its iconic songs composed by late music director S. D. Burman. Abhimaan was actually first film to release after Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan's marri on 3 June 1973. Jaya Bachchan shared Best Actress award for film with debutante Dimple Kapia for Bobby 1973. 

Meena's Blind Far in Sharaabi 

A K Hangal played role of Meena's (Jaya Pra) far in movie Sharaabi. film was released in 1984 and it was producer-director Prakash Mehra's 6th film in a row with Sr. Bachchan. movie featured Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Pra, Pran, Om Prakash, Bharat Bhushan and Ranjeet in pivotal roles. film was said to be loosely inspired by 1981 Hollywood movie Arthur. 

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Promo Im courtesy: Screengrab from Namak Haraam