Amir Akbar Khan (1816–1845; Pashto: ???? ???? ????), born as Mohammad Akbar Khan (Pashto: ???? ???? ????) and famously known as Wazir Akbar Khan, was an Afghan prince, general, and finally wazir for about three years until his death. He was militarily active in the First Anglo-Afghan War, which lasted from 1839 to 1842. He is prominent for his leadership of the national party in Kabul from 1841 to 1842, and his massacre of the retreating British-led Indian army and their retinue from Kabul to Gandamak near Jalalabad in 1842. His fame began with the 1837 Battle of Jamrud, while attempting to re-gain Afghanistan's second capital, Peshawar from the Sikh army of Punjab.
About the Mughal Empire: "I am setting out to make a film that will bring this glorious passage of history to life. I am seeking to humanize it not as a docudrama but as an experience in living history. I want to put the audience on the lap of the Golden Era of the Peacock Throne, to experience the romance of Emperor Shah Jahan and his Empress Mumtaz Mahal - the romance that eventually turned into an eternal love story - The Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is not just the story of a mausoleum; it is the story of a family. It is not only a romance, it is also a tragedy. The Moghuls were an amalgamation of fierce battles, bitter vengeance and sublime aesthetics. They loved with passion and hated with an equal passion. The scene was set for the clashing of arms, charging of horses and whipping off heads, in short for fratricidal violence, as brothers destroyed each other and sons rebelled against fathers in their rivalry for the throne. The greatest love story of all times was thus splattered with the blood of ambition. "
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My film's music needed Tansen, Beethoven or Naushad - I was only left with the last choice! With the power of his spell bounding music, Naushad has managed to recreate the magic of the bygone era, perfectly complimenting the mood of the film. The music does not touch the eardrum & bounces back, but penetrates and lives in the soul of people.
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The message of my film is that love lives through the rise & fall of empires & unruffled by the tide of time - that the magic of beauty could even take shape in stone. Taj Mahal makes a living example of eternal love & unsurpassed beauty.
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Fact
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The only Khan out of his brothers to work with Amitabh Bachchan (Aadalat).
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The serial maker is now planning another TV marathon titled The Great Mughals, a 104-episode historical epic revolving around the dynasty's kings, their lives and their contribution to India.The shooting will take place in Uzbekstan, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan where the Mughal, (1998). The serial got shelved eventually.
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Was going to produce the film "Taxi Driver" . He wanted Manisha Koirala for the lead role. This was in 2004.
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Was directing a film that got shelved . It was titled " Naam Hain Krishna". Starring himself, Amala, Deepti Naval, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Amrish Puri. Music by R.D. Burman.
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Was to engaged to actress Ranjeeta Kaur.
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Older brother Sharooq Khan has two children. Reza Khan and Mohammed Ali Khan (Dali).
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Partner of Mariam Khan.
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Has 2 children. A son named Abraiz. A daughter named Aliyah.
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Brother Sameer Khan's real name is Ahmed Khan. After retiring he became a real estate tycoon.
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Sister in law Zarine Katarak ( Sanjay Khan's wife) acted in Tere Ghar ke Saamne (1963).
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Uncle to actors Fardeen and Zayed Khan.
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Brother of actors Feroz, Sanjay , Sameer Khan.
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As of 2005, he is involved as the Managing Director in Mashreq Communications Ltd., a Mumbai-based teleserial and motion-picture production company.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Shootout at Wadala
2013
Maksood
Escape from Taliban
2003
Sawali
Mission Kashmir
2000
Chahungi Tujbe Bar Bar
1989
Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga
1989
Akarshan
1988
Akbar the Great
1988
TV Series
Muqaddar Ka Faisla
1987
Dr. Harish Kumar
Panchavati
1986
Jumbish: A Movement - The Movie
1986
Manas / Sagar
Kala Dhanda Goray Log
1986
Swati
1986
Ram Mohan 'Comrade'
Haadsaa
1983
Jaikumar 'Jai' Sharma
Anjaan Raahen
1974
Rajan
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
2005
Akbar the Great
1988
TV Series
Haadsaa
1983
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
2005
producer
Akbar the Great
1988
TV Series producer
Haadsaa
1983
producer
Production Manager
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dharam Kanta
1982
assistant production manager
Ganga Ki Saugand
1978
production manager
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
2005
written by
Assistant Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Apradh
1972
assistant director
Known for movies
Haadsaa (1983) as Jaikumar 'Jai' Sharma
Akarshan (1988) as Actor
Mission Kashmir (2000) as Actor
Jumbish: A Movement - The Movie (1986) as Manas / Sagar
$600,000
