Tahir Hussain
Indian film producer (1938–2010) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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| Born | Mohammed Tahir Hussain Khan 19 September 1938 |
| Died | 2 February 2010 (aged 71) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Burial place | Juhu Cemetery, Mumbai[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, screenwriter, Actor |
| Years active | 1961–1994 |
| Spouse |
Zeenat Hussain (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4, including Aamir |
| Relatives | See Khan–Hussain family |
Personal life
Tahir Hussain was the father of actors Nikhat Khan, Aamir Khan and Faisal Khan. Nasir Hussain - the hit film producer, director, writer - was Tahir Hussain's elder brother and mentor.
Aamir acted in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, 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 the first education minister of India 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)
- Phir Janam Lenge Hum/Janam Janam Na Saathi (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
- Phir Janam Lenge Hum/Janam Janam Na Saathi (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
External links
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