Sanjay Khan turns 81: Actor and film that inspired him to enter films

Veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan is celebrating his 81st birthday today. On this special occasion, his fans and friends have filled social media with best wishes. Born on 3 January 1941 in Karnataka, Sanjay’s real name is Shah Abbas Khan. Sanjay has been out of the industry for a long time but he had a strong performance as an actor and filmmaker. Within a short span of time, he became one of the finest actor, producer and director of the film industry.

Known for films like Dharmatma and Qurbani, his brother Firoz Khan went on to become the most popular face of the industry from his family. Meanwhile, Sanjay Khan’s younger brother Akbar Khan is also associated with the film industry.

Early Journey of Sanjay Khan:

The veteran actor was attracted to the world of glamor since childhood. It is said that Sanjay saw Raj Kapoor’s film Awara at the age of 12 and decided to make a career in films. Sanjay Khan first worked as an assistant director in the film Tarzan Goes to India.

In 1964, Sanjay made his debut with a small role in Chetan Anand’s Hakikat. In the same year, he released another film Dosti, which received a National Award. The film proved to be a super hit at the box office. The actor then had back-to-back successful films. Some of his major successful films are Dus Lakh, Dillagi, Beti, Abhilasha, Ek Phool Do Mali, Intakam, Upasana, Mela, Chori Chori, and Kala Dhanda Gora Log.

Sanjay Khan’s name was once associated with Zeenat Aman. The two are said to have come close on the sets of the film Abdullah. Sanjay and Zeenat got married in 1978 in Jaisalmer. However, their marriage did not last even a year.

According to reports, Zeenat Aman had leveled several harassment and violence allegations against Sanjay Khan. In 1980, it was reported that Sanjay had severely beaten Zeenat in a five star hotel.

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