A. K. Hangal

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A. K. Hangal
Aaina
Inder Sen in Shaukeen
Imaam Saa'b in Sholay
Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam
Brinda Kaka in Aandhi
Children1

Avtar Kishan Hangal (1 February 1914 – 26 August 2012)

Aaina (1977), as the Inder Sen in Shaukeen, as Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam, as Imaam Saa'b in Sholay, as Anokhelal in Manzil and the antagonist in Prem Bandhan and the 16 films he did with Rajesh Khanna.[6] He has acted in around 225 Hindi films in a career spanning from 1966 to 2005.[7]

Early life

Avtar Kishan Hangal was born in

Kashmiri Pandit family,[2] he spent his childhood and youth in Peshawar, North-West Frontier Province where he had performed in theatre for some major roles. His family home was inside Reti Gate as mentioned in his memoirs. His father's name was Pandit Hari Kishan Hangal. His mother's name was Ragia Hundoo. He had two sisters. Bishan and Kishan. He was married to Manorma Dar from Agra.[8] However, his primary occupation for the early part of his life was that of a tailor.[9] He was an active participant in the Indian freedom struggle from 1929 to 1947. He joined Shree Sangeet Priya Mandal, a theatre group in Peshawar in 1936 and continued to act in many plays in undivided India till 1946.[10] Following his father's retirement, the family moved from Peshawar to Karachi. He moved to Bombay after the Partition of India in 1949 after 3 years in prison in Pakistan. He was involved with the theatre group IPTA along with Balraj Sahni and Kaifi Azmi, both of whom had Marxist leanings. He was jailed because he was a communist[5] in Karachi for two years from 1947 to 1949 and after his release came to India and settled in Mumbai.[11] He later acted in many plays in theatres in India from 1949 to 1965.[citation needed
]

Hindi cinema career

He started his Hindi film career at the age of 52 with

Phir Wohi Raat, Kudrat, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, Bewafai until Sautela Bhai in 1996.[6] His best performances in his later years was in Shararat (2002) his character roles in Tere Mere Sapne (1997) and Lagaan. In movies he has played a very large number of character roles, mostly positive, with rare exceptions where his negative roles became famous, like in Manzil and Prem Bandhan
. He also acted in a NFDC film, DATTAK (The Adopted), directed by Gul Bahar Singh in 2001. Producer Debika Mitra had signed Madan Puri for Inder Sen's role, but a friend advised that A. K. Hangal would be a better choice. The superlative performance went on to become one of the most cherished acts of Hangal.

On 8 February 2011, Hangal 'walked' the ramp in a wheelchair for fashion designer Riyaz Ganji for his summer line in Mumbai.[12]

Hangal made his last appearance in the television series Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon in May 2012, in which he had a cameo.[13] Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon was a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema. The episode that featured Hangal aired on 1 June at 22:00 on Colors.[14] In the early 2012, Hangal also gave his voice for the character of King Ugrasen in the animation film Krishna Aur Kans which was released on 3 August 2012. This was final work in his career before his death.[citation needed] His portrayal of Ugrasen was much appreciated by critics.[15]

Awards

The government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Hindi Cinema in 2006.[16][17]

Health and financial issues

Hangal, who had more than 200 films to his credit in a career that spanned nearly five decades, due to his old age post 2007 found it difficult to meet his medical expenses. His son Vijay, a retired cameraman and former Bollywood photographer, himself is 75 and has not had a full-time job since 2001. As a result, the family had financial difficulties. Though previously Vijay would take up small jobs, but later he suffered from back problems and was unable to work. After 2007, Hangal has been suffering from an illness[

which?] and could not afford the treatment. At this point, following a media spotlight on 20 January 2011, many film stars and directors[who?] promised to help him financially. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan also pledged to assist the veteran actor. Before that, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists visited Hangal at his home and offered him medical and financial help. They also provided revitalization of memories of veteran's work and made media report it. Upon asking, Raj Thackeray
expressed his concerns towards such actors who are neglected in their old age.

The actor had last shot for Amol Palekar's film, Paheli in 2005. In fact, he had not gone out of his house for the last eight months. "We were surprised to see him get out of home. He would have done it only for acting," said his son Vijay and added, "My father had remained at home for the past few months. The show producer Saurabh Tiwari and senior executives from the channel came to our place to offer him the role. Several filmmakers had approached him in the last few years. But father did not take those up due to health issues."

A. K. Hangal returned to face the studio lights after seven long years. Having reached the sets of a TV Series

Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon
on a wheelchair, the then 97-year-old actor wasn't sure he would be able to handle it physically. But once the cameras started rolling, there was no stopping the actor within.

Freedom fighter

Hangal participated in the

North West Frontier Province against the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh.[18] He later moved to Karachi, where he spent three years in prison for protesting against British rule.[19]
He is also related to India's first Prime Minister, Pt.
Kamla Nehru
, was first cousin of A. K. Hangal's mother.

Death

Hangal was admitted to the Asha Parekh Hospital in

Santa Cruz, Mumbai on 16 August 2012,[20][21][22] three days after he fractured his thigh bone from a fall in his bathroom. His son said that he went to the hospital as he had "suffered a back injury and had to undergo a surgery. But that could not take place as later it was found that he has chest and breathing problems." On 26 August, he was put on life support
. Dr Vinod Khanna, an orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital said: "He is on life support system. One of his lungs is not functioning. He is also having respiratory problems." But, his condition worsened and he died on the same day, at the age of 98. His cremation was held the next afternoon at Pavan Hans crematorium.

In reaction to his death,

BJP's L. K. Advani and Nitin Gadkari also condoled his death.[25]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1966
 Teesri Kasam Raj Kapoor's elder brother
1967
 Shagird Kedarnath Badri Narayan
1968
 Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein[26] Sonadas Doleria
1969
 Saat Hindustani Doctor
1969
Sara Akash
 		Mr. Thakur
1969
 Dharti Kahe Pukarke
1970 Heer Raanjha Court Maulvi
1971
 Guddi Guddi's father
1971
 Nadaan Seema's father
1971
 Anubhav Hari
1971
 Mere Apne College Principal
1972
 Bawarchi Ramnath Sharma (Munna)
1972
 Jawani Diwani College Principal
1972
 Parichay Ravi's maternal uncle
1973
Daag: A Poem of Love
 		Prosecuting Attorney / Judge
1973
 Chhupa Rustam Professor Harbanslal
1973
 Rocky Mera Naam Reeta's Father
1973
 Abhimaan Sadanand
1973
 Joshila Lala Gulzarilal
1973
 Namak Haraam Bipinlal Pandey
1973
 Sweekar Dr. Verma
1973
 Heera Panna Diwan Karan Singh
1973
 Anamika Shiv Prasad
1973
 Garm Hava Ajmani Sahab, A Sindhi trader
1974
 Nirmaan Advocate
1974
 Aap Ki Kasam Kamal's Father
1974
 Do Nambar Ke Amir Devakinandan Sharma
1974
 Kora Kagaz Principal Gupta
1974
 Doosri Sita Masterji - Babulal Wagle
1974
 Trimurti Jagannath
1974
Bidaai
 		Ramsharan
1974
 Us Paar Mohan's father
1974
Ishq Ishq Ishq
 		Guruji
1974
 Garm Hava
1975
 Deewaar Chander's Father
1975
 Aandhi Brinda kaka
1975
 Anokha Hridaynath
1975
 Sholay Imaam Saheb / Rahim Chacha
1975
 Salaakhen Ram Lal, Seema's father
1976
 Zid
1976
 Sankoch Gurucharan
1976
 Balika Badhu Masterji
1976
 Zindagi Doctor
1976
 Tapasya Chandranath Sinha
1976
 Raees
1976
 Mera Jiwan Medical college dean
1976
 Jeevan Jyoti Raja Kamlakar
1976
 Chitchor Pitamber Choudhry
1976
 Aaj Ka Ye Ghar Dinanath
1977
 Immaan Dharam Masterji, Shyamlee's Father
1977
 Aaina Ram Shastri
1977
 Alaap Pandit Jamuna Prasad Guest Appearance
1977
Mukti
 		Colonel
1977
 Chala Murari Hero Banne Murari's Father
1977
 Paheli Masterji
1977
 Kalabaaz Poojary
1977
 Aafat
1978
 Jogi
1978
 Badalte Rishtey Professor
1978
 Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime Bansi, Rupa's uncle
1978
 Besharam Ramchandra
1978
 Naukri Ranjit's Father
1978
 Des Pardes Pujari
1978
 Tumhare Liye Bhavani
1978
 Swarg Narak Geeta's Father
1978
 Chakravyuha Nandita's Father
1979
 Prem Bandhan
1979
 Inspector Eagle Anthony Pinto
1979
 Jurmana Pandit Prabhakar Chaturvedi / Nandlal's Mamaji
1979
 Meera Saint Raidas
1979
 Khandaan Masterji, Usha's father
1979
 Manzil Anokhelal
1979
 Ladke Baap Se Badke Principal, St. Andrew's High School
1979
 Zulm Ki Pukar
1979
Ratnadeep
1979
 Amar Deep Ramu kaka
1980
 Kali Ghata Deewaan
1980
 Kashish Ramesh's father
1980
 Thodisi Bewafaii Arvind Kumar Choudhary
1980
Phir Wohi Raat
 		Vishwanath
1980
 Neeyat Dinanath
1980
 Humkadam Raghunath Gupta
1980
 Hum Paanch Pandit
1980
 Judaai Narayan Singh, Gauri's father
1981
 Krodhi Masterji, Kumar's father
1981
 Naram Garam Vishnuprasad / Masterji
1981
 Kalyug Bhisham Chand
1981
 Kudrat Billi Ram
1981
 Baseraa Sharda's father
1981
 Kahani Ek Chor Ki
1981
 Nai Imarat Pyarelal
1981
 Kal Hamara Hai
1981
 Bhaaya
1982
Saath Saath
 		Professor Chaudhary
1982
 Shriman Shrimati Vishwanath Gupta
1982
 Bemisal Dr. Ramnarayan Goyal Guest Appearance
1982
 Shaukeen Inder Sen / Anderson
1982
 Dil... Akhir Dil Hai Ashok Mehta
1982
 Khud-Daar Rahim Chacha
1982
 Star Mr. Verma
1982
 Swami Dada Swami Satyanand
1983
 Suzanne
1983
 Avtaar Rashid Ahmed
1983
 Naukar Biwi Ka Sharma, Sheela's father
1984
 Sardaar Baba
1984
 Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar Tripathi
1984
 Sharaabi Meena's Blind Father
1984
 Alcoholic Meena's Blind Father
1984
 Yaadon Ki Zanjeer ShambhuNath
1984
 Kamla Kakasaab, Sarita's uncle
1984
 Kahan Tak Aasmaan Hai
1984
 Bandh Honth
1985
 Saaheb Doctor
1985
 Pighalta Aasman Masterji, Anuradha's father
1985
 Arjun Mr. Malvankar
1985
 Bewafai Harihar Nath
1985
 Ram Teri Ganga Maili Brij Kishore
1985
 Surkhiyaan (The Headlines) Shera's father
1985
Saagar
 		Baba (in the lighthouse)
1985
 Meri Jung Advocate Gupta
1986
 Ek Chadar Maili Si Hazur Singh, Trilok's father
1986
 Waapsi
1986
New Delhi Times
 		Vikas' father
1987
 Su-Raaj
1987
 Jalwa Jojo's father
1987
 Dacait Bighu chacha
1987
 Satyamev Jayate Mr. Shastri
1987
 Sindoor Pandit Uncredited
1987
 Jaan Hatheli Pe
1987
 Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
1987
 Jaago Hua Savera
1988
 Khoon Bhari Maang Ramu kaka
1988
 Aakhri Adaalat Retired Judge Kapoor
1989
 Apne Begaane
1989
 Ilaaka School master, Vidya's father
1989
 Abhimanyu Shyam Lal
1989
 Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein Acharya
1990
 Police Public Ram Swarup
1991
 Farishtay Abdul
1991
 Dushman Devta Suraj's Father
1992
 Meera Ka Mohan Pujari
1992
 Apradhi Vishembar Nath
1992
 Laat Saab Dinanath / D'Mello
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Khalnayak
 		Shaukat Bhai
1993
 Jaagruti Raghunath
1994
 Dilwale Inmate
1995
 Ghar Ka Kanoon
1995
 Live Today
1995
 Kismat Nanaji
1996
 Sautela Bhai Bindiya's maternal grandfather
1996
 Tere Mere Sapne Dattabhau
1998
 Zor: Never Underestimate the Force
1998
 Main Solah Baras Ki
1998
 Yeh Aashiqui Meri Mr. Joshi
1999
 Thakshak Homeless teacher
2001
 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India Shambu kaka
2001
 Dattak The Adopted Babu ji
2002
 Shararat Gajanan Desai
2003
 Kahan Ho Tum Ghanshyamji, Jai's grandfather
2004
 Hari Om Old Man
2004
 Dil Maange More Himself
2005
 Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin Narayan Prasad
2005
 Paheli Jeevraj
2005
Mr Prime Minister
2008
 Humsey Hai Jahaan
2012
 Krishna Aur Kans Ugrasen Voice, (final film role)

TV series

Year Title Role Notes
1986 Darkness TV mini-series
1986 Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten – The Last Viceroy Vallabhbhai Patel TV mini-series
1988 Jeevan Rekha TV series
1993 Zabaan Sambhalke Cameo in one episode
1996 Chandrakanta Parichand An old man role
1997
Betaal Pachisi
 		Baba
1997 Bombay Blue Saraswami Giri Episode #1.3
1998 Aahat Death Episodes: "Jeevan Mrityu Part I and II"
2004–2005 Hotel Kingston Cameo
2012
Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon
 		Himself Special appearance

Works

  • Life and Times of A.K. Hangal (1999) (Autobiography)

References

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