This actor was most dangerous villain of Bollywood before Amrish Puri, married three times, he was…
This famous actor, once graced the screen as charming hero, winning hearts with his charisma and striking presence. But destiny had a different path carved for him, one that roared louder than the rest. Transitioning from the lead roles to the world of menacing antagonists, he redefined villainy in Indian cinema. With his signature baritone, fierce gaze, and commanding screen aura, he became synonymous with fear, earning the unforgettable title of 'The Lion.' His transformation wasn't just career-defining, it set a new benchmark for on-screen villains like Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor, Amjad Khan and Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who could be as iconic as the heroes they challenged. The Lion Of Bollywood
Here we are talking about Bollywood's one of the most dreaded villains, Ajit Khan , who carved out a unique niche for himself in the film industry by rising above poverty and the various trials of life. He debuted in Bollywood as a hero from Shah-E-Misr , but it was through his portrayal of antagonists that he truly gained fame. Viewers appreciated his performances so greatly that his movies consistently achieved box office success. Before his film career, Hamid Ali Khan had abbreviated his name to 'Ajit' on the suggestion of film director Nana Bhai Bhat due to the length of his actual name. Ajit's Dream and Life-Changing Incident
As per reports from media, Ajit Khan had dreamed of becoming an actor since he was a child. In pursuit of this aspiration, he left his home and traveled to Mumbai. Lacking financial resources, he even resorted to selling his books. With no place to stay in Mumbai, he began to sleep in large cement pipes. During that time, some thugs would extort money from those residing in those pipes. If residents failed to pay, they would be beaten and forced to leave.
One day, Ajit became extremely frustrated and confronted the thugs. No thug could withstand Ajit's bravery, and they all fled. Following this incident, he earned great respect among the residents in that area. This chapter in Ajit Khan's life exemplifies his passion and bravery, which ultimately made him one of Bollywood's most iconic villains. The Personal Front And End
Ajit was married three times. His first marriage to an Anglo-Indian Christian ended quickly due to cultural differences. He then married Shahida in an arranged match. The marriage was successful and they had three sons, Shahid, Zahid, and Abid . His third wife, Sarah , was introduced to him by actor Jayant, and they had two sons, Shehzad and Arbaaz . Ajit lived in Hyderabad in his last days and died on 22 October 1998 at the age of 76 after suffering from a massive heart attack.
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