Rehman (23 June 1921 – 5 November 1984) was an Indian actor whose career spanned from the late 1940s through to the late 1970s. He was an integral part of the Guru Dutt team, and most known for his roles in films such as '' Pyar Ki Jeet (1948)'', '' Badi Behen (1949),

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(1950)'', ''

Pyaasa ''Pyaasa'' (; ) is a 1957 Indian Hindi drama film directed and produced by Guru Dutt, who stars alongside Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. Set in Calcutta, it focuses on the disillusioned Urdu poet Vijay (Dutt), whose ...

'' (1957), '' Choti Behen'' (1959), '' Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' (1960), ''

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam ''Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam'' () is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language drama film that was directed by Abrar Alvi and produced by Guru Dutt, who also co-stars in it alongside Meena Kumari, Rehman, and Waheeda Rehman. The film, which is based on Bimal M ...

'' (1962), '' Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966) and'' '' Waqt'' (1965).

Early life and education

Said Rehman Khan was an actor in

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and Indian films. He was born on 23 June 1921 in

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(now in

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) into the royal

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clan of the

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tribe of the

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confederacy of

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. His Afghan ancestors moved to

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from

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in 1905 during the

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. His family claims ancestry from king

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and from founder of the

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and the modern

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, Ahmad Shah Abdali of

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. He graduated from Robertson College

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, staying in BeoharNiwas Palace. Among his nephews are prominent Pakistani film and TV actor Faisal Rehman and Fasih Ur Rehman, Indian classical dancer, and sons of his younger brother Massud-ur-Rehman, the famous cinematographer in Pakistan.

Film career

After college (1942), he joined the Royal

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and trained at Poona as a pilot. The Air Force didn't appeal to him and soon left for a career in films at

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. He is best known for his suave sophisticated roles, which suited his personality. His movie career started with a job as third assistant director to

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at the studios in Pune. Vishram needed an Afghan who could tie a Pashtun turban on one of his characters. Rehman could do that, being a Pashtun, and that brought him to the screen for some lead roles. One of his major hits as hero was ''Pyar Ki Jeet'' with Suraiya, and the song-''"Ek Dil Ke Tukade Hazar Hue, Koi Yahan Gira, Koi Wahan Gira"'' was a major hit. ''Badi Behen'' was another big hit with Suraiya. He was also interested in marrying Suraiya, along with many other suitors, though she was adamant in wanting to marry Dev Anand. He also worked with

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in '' Paras'' (1949) and ''

'' (1950); both the films were critical and commercial successes. Rehman in Pyaasa

Initially he played lead roles, but as time passed, he accepted supporting roles and made his mark in some hit films like ''

'', '' Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' and ''

'' (in which he played a debauched

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, Chhote Sarkar), and '' Waqt'' which were some of his memorable roles, the first two with

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, famous actor, producer, director. Rehman also did key roles in '' Baharon Ki Manzil'', '' Gomti Ke Kinare'', '' Dushman'' and ''

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''. Rehman received four

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nominations as Best Supporting Actor for '' Phir Subah Hogi'' (1958), '' Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' (1960), ''

'' (1962) and '' Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya'' (1966).1st Filmfare Awards 1953
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Death

In 1977, he suffered three heart attacks due to excessive alcohol consumption. He was also a chain smoker and he was diagnosed with throat cancer. A man whose majestic voice was his signature, lost his voice and he was unable to speak during his last days in his life. Rehman died in 1984.

Selected filmography

* '' Chand'' (1944) * '' Hum Ek Hain'' (1946) * ''

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'' (1946) * ''

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'' (1946) * '' Tohfa'' (1947) * '' Intezar Ke Baad'' (1947) * ''

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'' (1948) * '' Pyar Ki Jeet'' (1948) * '' Roomal'' (1949) * '' Paras'' (1949) * '' Badi Bahen'' (1949) * ''

'' (1950) * ''

'' (1957) * '' Phir Subah Hogi'' (1958) * ''

Choti Bahen ''Chhoti Bahen'' () is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language film that stars Nanda in the title role, Balraj Sahni and Rehman. It is a remake of the 1952 Tamil film '' En Thangai''. Plot Rajendra lives a poor lifestyle along with his younger collegi ...

''(1959) * '' Chhalia'' (1960) * '' Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' (1960) * '' Ghunghat'' (1960) * '' Dharmputra'' (1961) * ''

'' (1962) * ''

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'' (1963) * ''

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'' (1963) * '' Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke'' (1963) * ''

Ganga Ki Lahren ''Ganga Ki Lahren'' () is a 1964 Hindi drama film produced and directed by Devi Sharma. The film stars Kishore Kumar, Dharmendra, Savitri, Aruna Irani, Rehman and Asit Sen. The music of the film is by Chitragupt, with lyrics by Majrooh Sulta ...

'' (1964) * ''

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'' (1964) * '' Waqt'' (1965) *'' Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi'' (1966) *'' Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya'' (1966) *''

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'' (1966) * ''

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'' (1967) *'' Palki'' (1967) *'' Dulhan Ek Raat Ki'' (1967) *'' Aabroo'' (1968) *'' Abhilasha'' (1968) *''

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'' (1968) *'' Mere Hamdam Mere Dost'' (1968) *'' Shikar'' (1968) *'' Intaquam'' (1969) *'' Mastana'' (1970) *''

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'' (1970) * ''Darpan (1970)'' * ''Chingari'' (1971 film) *'' Dushman'' (1971) *''

Heera Panna ''Heera Panna'' is a 1973 Hindi romance film. Written, produced and directed by Dev Anand for Navketan films, the film stars Dev Anand, Zeenat Aman, Raakhee, Rehman, Jeevan, A.K. Hangal, Paintal and Dheeraj Kumar. The film's music was compose ...

'' (1973) *'' Majboor'' (1974) *'' Dost'' (1974) *'' Aap Ki Kasam'' (1974) *''

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'' (1975) *''

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'' (1977) * ''

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'' (1979) * ''Sanjh Ki Bela'' (1980) * '' Dhanwan'' (1981) * '' Ahista Ahista'' (1981) * ''

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'' (1982) * ''

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'' (1982) * '' Dil ... Aakhir Dil Hai'' (1982)

References

External links

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Rehman (1921–1979)

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rehman 1921 births 1984 deaths Indian people Indian people of Afghan descent Pashtun people Indian people of Pashtun descent Indian male film actors Deaths from laryngeal cancer Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Lahore 20th-century Indian male actors Filmfare Awards winners