Kader Khan (22 October 1937 – 31 December 2018) was an Indian actor, screenwriter and film producer. As an actor, he appeared in over 300 Bollywood films after his debut in the 1973 film Daag, starring Rajesh Khanna, as a prosecuting attorney.

He was a prolific actor and screenwriter in Hindi cinema in the period late 1970s to 90s and wrote dialogues for 200 films.

He went on to write dialogues for numerous successful films in the 1970s and 1980s, including Sholay (1975), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Amar, Akbar and Anthony (1977), Naseeb (1981), and Coolie (1983).

Khan has acted in over 300 films and appeared in supporting roles in some of Bollywood’s biggest hits, such as Sharaabi (1984), Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990), Agneepath (1990), Hum (1991), and Khuda Gawah (1992).

Some of his notable performances as an actor include Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Taqdeerwala (1995), and Judwaa (1997). He also worked in television serials such as Hasna Mat (2001) and Khuda Gawah (1992).

Some of Kader Khan’s most memorable performances were in comedies, where he was known for his impeccable comic timing.

In addition, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in 2019, which was posthumously awarded to him.