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Jackie Shroff Remembers Kader Khan and Ajit: Bollywood's Lost Legends

Jackie Shroff took to social media to honor two Bollywood greats. He remembered Kader Khan on what would have been his 88th birthday. The veteran actor also paid tribute to Ajit on his 27th death anniversary. Both posts featured heartfelt messages celebrating their cinematic legacies.

Key Points: Jackie Shroff Remembers Kader Khan and Ajit Anniversaries

  • Jackie Shroff shared Instagram stories honoring both legendary actors
  • Kader Khan appeared in 300+ films and wrote 200 film dialogues
  • Ajit starred in Mughal-e-Azam and delivered iconic villain lines
  • Both actors left lasting legacies spanning decades of Bollywood cinema
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Jackie Shroff fondly remembers Kader Khan and Ajit on their birth, death anniversaries

Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Kader Khan on his 88th birth anniversary and Ajit on his 27th death anniversary, sharing heartfelt Instagram stories.

"Remembering Kader Khan ji on his Birth Anniversary - Jackie Shroff"

Mumbai, Oct 22

Veteran Bollywood star Jackie Shroff on Wednesday remembered late stars Kader Khan on his 88th birth anniversary and Ajit on his 27th death anniversary.

Jackie, an avid user of social media, took to his Instagram stories to remember the late icons.

For Kader Khan, he wrote: “Remembering Kader Khan ji on his Birth Anniversary.”

Kader Khan appeared in over 300 Bollywood films after his acting debut in the film Daag in 1973, starring Rajesh Khanna, as a prosecuting attorney. He was a renowned actor and screenwriter in Hindi cinema, from the late 1970s to the late 1990s and wrote dialogues for 200 films.

Kader Khan had a career spanning hundreds of films and shared an enduring creative bond with legends like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Anil Kapoor and Govinda, and worked with acclaimed directors including Manmohan Desai, T. Rama Rao and David Dhawan.

His filmography includes Himmatwala, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Dulhe Raja, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, and Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri. He brought heart and humour to family dramas like Ghar Ho To Aisa, Biwi Ho To Aisi, and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, while also delivering memorable roles in films like Hum, Raja Babu, and Judwaa.

Kader Khan had supranuclear palsy, a degenerative disease. On 31 December 2018, his eldest son confirmed that he passed away aged 81.

Jackie then shared a picture of yesteryear star Ajit along with his iconic line “Saara sheher mujhe lion ke naam se jaanta hai” playing in the background.

For the caption, Jackie wrote: “Remembering Ajit ji on his Death Anniversary.”

Born as Hamid Ali Khan, Ajit acted in over two hundred movies over a period of almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.

Ajit died of a massive heart attack in 1998 in Hyderabad at the age of 76.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Ajit's "lion" dialogue is iconic! Every 90s kid grew up mimicking that line. These actors from the golden era had such unique personalities. Missing these real stars in today's cinema 😔
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David E
As someone who discovered Bollywood later in life, I'm amazed by Kader Khan's filmography. 300 films and 200 dialogues written - that's incredible productivity! The industry needs more versatile talents like him.
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Ananya R
Jackie Shroff himself is such a gem for remembering his seniors. This shows the beautiful bond actors shared in those days. Today's stars should learn from this camaraderie and respect for elders in the industry.
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Sarah B
While it's nice to see tributes, I wish we had more comprehensive documentaries about these legends. Their life stories and contributions deserve better preservation for future generations.
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Vikram M
Kader Khan's comic timing was unmatched! His roles in family dramas brought so much laughter to our homes. And Ajit's villainous characters were so memorable. True legends never die! ❤️

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