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A quick glance at AK Hangal

Real Name: Avtar Kishan Hangal

Born: 1 February 1914

Place: Sialkot, Punjab, British India

Died: 26 August 2012 (aged 98)

Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Cause of death: Respiratory disease

Other names:  Padmabhushan Avtar Krishna Hangal

Active careers: 1929–1947 (freedom fighter), 1936–1965 (theatre actor), 1965–2005 (film career), 1980–2012 (television career)

Children: Vijay

Notable work:

  • Ram Shastri in Aaina
  • Inder Sen in Shaukeen
  • Imaam Saa'b in Sholay
  • Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam
  • Brinda Kaka in Aandhi

Awards: Padma Bhushan in 2006