Kader Khan was an Indian actor, born on 22 October 1930 in Kabul.
The name is also commonly spelled Kadar Khan and Khader Khan.
He died on 31 December 2018 in Toronto at the age of 88.
He has 59 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Padma Shri in arts and Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue.
This profile collects the Kader facts readers search for most — date of birth and current age, height and physical stats, family and relationship details, education, and a dated career timeline.
Kader Khan — Early Life, Family and Education
Kader Khan was born on 22 October 1930 in Kabul, and holds Indian nationality.
He received his education at North-Eastern Hill University and Osmania University.
He is recorded as speaking Hindi, Pashto and Urdu.
Kader Khan — Career and Professional Work
His professional record lists actor, screenwriter and film producer as his occupations.
Kader Khan — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 59 screen credits for Kader Khan, spanning 1991 to 2015. That breaks down as 46 as cast member and 13 as screenwriter.
The most recent on record are Tevar (2015), Lateef (2015), Hogaya dimaagh ka dahi (2015) and Mehbooba (2008).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tevar | cast member |
| 2015 | Lateef | cast member |
| 2015 | Hogaya dimaagh ka dahi | cast member |
| 2008 | Mehbooba | cast member |
| 2007 | Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | cast member |
| 2006 | Umar | cast member |
| 2005 | Lucky: No Time for Love | cast member |
| 2004 | Will You Marry Me? | cast member |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | cast member |
| 2002 | Yeh Hai Jalwa | cast member |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | cast member |
| 2001 | Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke | screenwriter |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge | cast member |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | cast member |
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | cast member |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | cast member |
| 1999 | Rajaji | cast member |
| 1999 | Sanyasi Mera Naam | cast member |
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | cast member |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | cast member |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | cast member |
| 1998 | Hero Hindustani | cast member |
| 1998 | Mard | cast member |
| 1997 | Judwaa | cast member |
| 1997 | Hameshaa | cast member |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | cast member |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | cast member |
| 1997 | Daadagiri | cast member |
| 1997 | Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi | cast member |
| 1997 | Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | cast member |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | screenwriter |
| 1996 | Rangbaaz | cast member |
| 1996 | Sapoot | cast member |
| 1995 | Anari No.1 | screenwriter |
| 1995 | Trimurti | screenwriter |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | screenwriter |
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | screenwriter |
| 1995 | Hulchul | cast member |
| 1995 | Taaqat | cast member |
| 1995 | Yaraana | cast member |
| 1995 | Taqdeerwala | screenwriter |
| 1994 | Andaz | cast member |
| 1994 | Khuddar | cast member |
| 1994 | Prem Shakti | cast member |
| 1994 | Main Khiladi Tu Anari | cast member |
Kader Khan — Awards and Recognition
He has received 4 documented honours between 1982 and 2019.
They are the Padma Shri in arts (2019), the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue (1993), the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role (1991) and the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue (1982).
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri in arts | 2019 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue | 1982 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | 1991 |
| Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue | 1993 |
Kader Khan — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He is a parent to Sarfraz Khan.
Kader Khan — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Kader Khan is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as an actor, screenwriter and film producer.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Kader Khan — Career Timeline
- 1930Born in Kabul.
- 1982Received the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue.
- 1991Earliest credit on record: Qurbani Rang Layegi.
- 1991Received the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role.
- 1993Received the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue.
- 19947 credited releases including Andaz and Khuddar.
- 19958 credited releases including Anari No.1 and Trimurti.
- 19977 credited releases including Judwaa and Hameshaa.
- 2018Died in Toronto.
- 2019Received the Padma Shri in arts.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q3191765 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
