Syed Badr-ul Hasan Khan Bahadur professionally known by Pappu Polister was an Indian actor and classical dancer who acted in silver screen and television.

Biography

Khan Bahadur was a descendant of

Wajid Ali Shah Mirza Wajid Ali Shah () (30 July 1822 – 1 September 1887) was the eleventh and last King of Awadh, holding the position for 9 years, from 13 February 1847 to 11 February 1856. Wajid Ali Shah's first wife was Alam Ara who was better known a ...

. He acted in '' The Sword of Tipu Sultan'' in 1990 where he played the role of

Maharaja of Mysore The maharaja of Mysore was the king and principal ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore and briefly of Mysore State in the Indian Dominion roughly between the mid- to late-1300s and 1950. The maharaja's consort was called the maharani of Mysore. In ...

and won a

National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The National Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role is an honour presented annually at India's National Film Awards ceremony by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), an organisation set up by the Indian Ministry of I ...

for acting in this television series. He was a part of ''

Jodhaa Akbar ''Jodhaa Akbar'' is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the titular roles. Set in the 16th century, the film shows the fictional life and lo ...

'' where he played the role of

Mulla Do-Piyaza Mulla Do Piyaza (1527-1620) was the Advisor and Vizier of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Mulla Do-Piyaza, also portrayed as witty, was Birbal's rival. Even though these folk tales originated at the end of Akbar's reign (1556–1605), Mulla Do-Piyaz ...

. Khan Bahadur was a classical dancer too. For his dancing he received an award from

Birju Maharaj Pandit Birju Maharaj (born Brijmohan Nath Mishra; 4 February 1938 – 17 January 2022) was an Indian dancer, composer, singer, and exponent of the Lucknow "Kalka-Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance in India. He was a descendant of the Maharaj fa ...

. He also received honorary doctorate degree in acting from Ambedkar University. Khan Bahadur died on 5 February 2019.

Selected filmography

Television

* '' The Sword of Tipu Sultan'' * ''Pratigya'' * '' Jai Hanuman'' * '' Chandrakanta'' * ''Om Namah Shivay'' * ''Safar'' *''

1857 Kranti ''1857 Kranti'' is an Indian historical drama television series directed by Sanjay Khan and produced by Numero Uno International Limited. The drama, aired on Doordarshan National from 29 December, 2002 to 21 December, 2003, for a total of 104 e ...

Film

* ''Ek Nambar Kaa Chor'' (1990) *''

Farishtay ''Farishtay'' () is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Anil Sharma. The film features an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Rajnikanth, Jaya Prada, Sridevi, Swapna, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, with Sadashiv Amrapurka ...

'' (1991) *''

Yalgaar ''Yalgaar'' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller film directed by Feroz Khan (actor), Feroz Khan. The film stars Khan himself, Sanjay Dutt, Kabir Bedi, Nagma, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Arora, Mukesh Khanna, Deepti Naval and Neena ...

'' (1992) * '' Khooni Dracula'' (1992) * ''

Phool Aur Angaar ''Phool Aur Angaar'' ( Flowers and coals) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language action revenge drama film, directed by Ashok Gaekwad, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Shantipriya, Paresh Rawal, Gulshan Grover, and Prem Chopra. It was the sixth highest gr ...

'' (1993) * ''Andha Intaquam'' (1993) * ''

Teri Payal Mere Geet Teri Payal Mere Geet is a 1993 Hindi movie produced by Prem Lalwani, starring Govinda and Meenakshi Sheshadri. The movie was directed by Rehman Naushad. Story It's a love story about Premee (Govinda) and Laila Jaan (Meenakshi Sheshadri). Premi ...

'' (1993) * ''

Betaaj Badshah ''Betaaj Badshah'' is a 1994 Indian romantic action film directed by Iqbal Durrani. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Shatrughan Sinha, Mamta Kulkarni, Jay Mehta and Prem Chopra. Plot Raja Prithviraj and his daughter, Tejeshwani live a lavish rich lif ...

'' (1994) * ''

Khuddar Khuddar ( Self-Respecting) is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Iqbal Durrani and starring Govinda, Karishma Kapoor and Kader Khan. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Walter Vetrivel'', starring Sathyaraj. Other cast members ...

'' (1994) * ''

Hum Hain Khalnayak ''Hum Hain Khalnayak'' is a 1996 Bollywood action drama film directed by R. Thakur, starring Arjun, Yunus Parvez, Shakti Kapoor and Tiku Talsania. Cast * Arjun as Film Producer * Shakti Kapoor as Tikka Sing * Yunus Parvez * Tiku Talsania as ...

'' (1996) * '' Tere Mere Sapne'' (1996) * ''Daravani Haveli'' (1997) * ''Jeb Katari'' (1997) * ''

Darmiyaan ''Darmiyaan: In Between'' is a 1997 Indian film starring Kiron Kher, Arif Zakaria and Tabu. The film is set in Bollywood of the 1940s and tells the story of an actress who discovers that her son is a eunuch. Hindustani vocalist, Rita Gangu ...

'' (1997) * ''Bhayanak'' (1998) * ''

Maharaja Maharaja (also spelled Maharajah or Maharaj; ; feminine: Maharani) is a royal title in Indian subcontinent, Indian subcontinent of Sanskrit origin. In modern India and Medieval India, medieval northern India, the title was equivalent to a pri ...

'' (1998) * ''

Hero Hindustani ''Hero Hindustani'' is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Aziz Sejawal. It stars Arshad Warsi and Namrata Shirodkar in lead roles. It has screenplay by Yunus Sajawal and was written by Kader Khan. Plot Purushottam ...

'' (1998) * '' Hindustan Ki Kasam'' (1999) * ''

Mann Mann may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media * ''Mann'' (film), a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama * Mann (chess), a variant chess piece * ''Mann'' (magazine), a Norwegian magazine * Mann (rapper), Dijon Shariff Thames (born 19 ...

'' (1999) * ''

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ''Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language satirical film directed by Aziz Mirza and produced by Dreamz Unlimited. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla in the lead roles. The film's title is derived from the song ...

'' (2000) * ''

Badal ''Badal'' () is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Raj Kanwar. The film stars Bobby Deol and Rani Mukerji in lead roles with Amrish Puri. It was a commercial success. Plot Badal is a young man with a tragic childhood ...

'' (2000) * '' Ittefaq'' (2001) * '' Dil Dhoondhta Hai'' (2002) * ''

Yeh Mohabbat Hai ''Yeh Mohabbat Hai'' is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Umesh Mehra, starring Rahul Bhat, Johnny Lever, Parikshit Sahni, Akanksha Malhotra, Mohnish Behl, Gulshan Grover, Arbaaz Khan, Nasir Khan and Danny Denzongpa. Plot ' ...

'' (2002) * ''

Kranti ''Kranti'' () is a 1981 Indian historical drama film, produced, edited, dialogue and directed by Manoj Kumar, with the story and screenplay written by Salim–Javed. It stars an ensemble cast, consisting of Dilip Kumar in the title role along ...

'' (2002) * ''

Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage () is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel. Upon release, it was a critical and commercial faliure, receiving overwhelmingly negative r ...

'' (2002) * ''Hamra Se Biyah Karba'' (2003) * '' Dhund: The Fog'' (2004) * ''

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa ''Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa'' () is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, Bhumika Chawla, Delnaaz Paul, Riya Sen and Helen. It is an unofficial adaptation of the American film ''Return to Me'' (20 ...

'' (2004) * '' Bipasha: The Black Beauty'' (2006) * ''

Khoya Khoya Chand ''Khoya Khoya Chand'', (translation: Lost Moon) is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Prakash Jha. The film stars Shiney Ahuja and Soha Ali Khan with Rajat Kapoor, Sushmita Mukherjee, Son ...

'' (2007) * ''

'' (2008) * ''Indian Never Again Nirbhaya'' (2018)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Khan Bahadur, Syed Badr-ul Hasan Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi television Indian male television actors Indian male dancers 2019 deaths Male actors from Lucknow Year of birth missing