I was sad to hear that vetran actor A.K. Hangal passed away on Sunday, sadder still that his funeral was poorly attended by Bollywood’s star community. The grandfather figure that everyone knew and loved from his 225 Bollywood films (and especially from his legendary line in Sholay) passed after a prolonged illness aggravated by a recent hip fracture. He was 95 years old.
According to HT the actor made headlines in 2011 when he revealed his finances were in bad shape and he could hardly afford food or medicine, at which point Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, offered him financial support. We remember him now for his years of service to cinematic world… may he rest in peace.
Filmography
Hangal was last seen in a TV show, “Madhubala”, in May.
2008 Humsey Hai Jahaan
2005 Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin
2005 Paheli
2005 Mr. Prime Minister
2004 Hari Om
2004 Dil Maange More
2003 Kahan Ho Tum
2002 Shararat
2001 The Adopted
2001 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
1999 Thakshak
1998 Zor: Never Underestimate the Force
1998 Yeh Aashiqui Meri
1998 Main Solah Baras Ki
1996 Tere Mere Sapne
1996 Sautela Bhai
1995 Live Today
1995 Kismat
1994 Dilwale
1993 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993 Khalnayak
1993 Jaagruti
1992 Meera Ka Mohan
1992 Laat Saab
1992 Apradhi
1991 Farishtay
1991 Dushman Devta
1990 Police Public
1989 Ilaaka
1989 Abhimanyu
1988 Khoon Bhari Maang
1988 Aakhri Adaalat
1987 Satyamev Jayate
1987 Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
1987 Jalwa
1987 Jaago Hua Savera
1987 Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987 Dacait
1986 New Delhi Times
1986 Ek Chadar Maili Si
1985 Surkhiyaan
1985 Saaheb
1985 Saagar
1985 Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1985 Pighalta Aasman
1985 Meri Jung
1985 Bewafai
1985 Arjun
1984 Sharaabi
1984 Kamla
1984 Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar
1983 Naukar Biwi Ka
1983 Avtaar
1982 Swami Dada
1982 Star
1982 Shriman Shrimati
1982 Shaukeen
1982 Saath Saath
1982 Khud-Daar
1982 Dil… Akhir Dil Hai
1982 Bemisal
1981 Naram Garam
1981 Kudrat
1981 Krodhi
1981 Kal Hamara Hai
1981 Kalyug
1981 Bhaaya
1981 Baseraa
1980 Thodisi Bewafaii
1980 Phir Wohi Raat
1980 Neeyat
1980 Kali Ghata
1980 Judaai
1980 Hum Paanch
1980 Humkadam
1979 Ratnadeep
1979 Prem Bandhan
1979 Meera
1979 Manzil
1979 Ladke Baap Se Badke
1979 Khandaan
1979 Jurmana
1979 Amar Deep
1978 Tumhare Liye
1978 Swarg Narak
1978 Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime
1978 Naukri
1978 Des Pardes
1978 Besharam
1978 Badalte Rishtey
1977 Paheli
1977 Mukti
1977 Kalabaaz
1977 Immaan Dharam
1977 Alaap
1977 Aaina
1977 Aafat
1976 Zindagi
1976 Zid
1976 Tapasya
1976 Raees
1976 Jeevan Jyoti
1976 Chitchor
1976 Balika Badhu
1976 Aaj Ka Ye Ghar
1975 Sholay
1975 Salaakhen
1975 Deewaar
1975 Anokha
1975 Aandhi
1974 Us-Paar
1974 Trimurti
1974 Kora Kagaz
1974 Ishq Ishq Ishq
1974 Do Nambar Ke Amir
1974 Doosri Sita
1974 Bidaai
1974 Aap Ki Kasam
1973 Namak Haraam
1973 Joshila
1973 Heera Panna
1973 Garm Hava
1973 Daag: A Poem of Love
1973 Chhupa Rustam
1973 Anamika
1973 Abhimaan
1972 Parichay
1972 Jawani Diwani
1972 Bawarchi
1951 Nadaan
1971 Mere Apne
1971 Guddi
1971 Anubhav
1969 Sara Akash
1969 Saat Hindustani
1969 Dharti Kahe Pukarke
1967 Teesri Kasam
1969 Dharti Kahe Pukarke
1967 Shagird