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Kader Khan was an Indian actor, comedian, and screenwriter who worked in Hindi cinema. Khan's family migrated from Afghanistan to Mumbai, India, in 1942, and was raised in the neighbourhood of Kamathipura, Mumbai.
He completed his education at Ismail Yusuf College in Mumbai, earning a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (M.Tech). However, his passion for writing and acting led him to pursue a career in the film industry.
Kader Khan debuted in the film industry as a writer with the film Jawani Diwani (1972) in 1972. However, his first film as an actor was Daag: A Poem of Love (1973), starring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role.
He went on to write dialogues for numerous successful films in the 1970s and 1980s, including Sholay (1975), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978), Amar Akbar 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).
Kader Khan was also a prolific screenwriter and wrote scripts for films like Dharam Veer (1977), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Laawaris (1981), and Geraftaar (1985). He also wrote and produced the film Shama (1981), which was released in 1981.
Some of Kader Khan's most memorable performances were in comedies, where he was known for his impeccable comic timing. He worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar.
Kader Khan's last appearance was in the 2019 Rangeela Raja film Rangeela Raja (2019). He passed away on December 31, 2018, at 81.
Kader Khan was awarded numerous awards for his contributions to the Indian film industry. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue twice for Meri Aawaz Suno (1981) and Angaar (1992). He also received the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri (1990).
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.- Writer
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Al Reinert was born on 18 October 1947 in Tokyo, Japan. He was a writer and director, known for Apollo 13 (1995), Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) and An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story (2013). He was married to Lisa Hart Carroll. He died on 31 December 2018 in Wimberley, Texas, USA.- Joe Stapleton was born on 30 August 1963 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Edge of Darkness (2010), R.I.P.D. (2013) and Mystic River (2003). He died on 31 December 2018 in North Easton, Massachusetts, USA.
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Ray Sawyer was born on 1 February 1937 in Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for Sputnik Fever (2007), Dr Hook: You Make My Pants Want to Get Up and Dance (1978) and Heart of Nashville: One Big Family (1985). He was married to Linda Lombardi. He died on 31 December 2018 in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.- Editor
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Richard Marks was born on 10 November 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an editor and producer, known for As Good as It Gets (1997), Dick Tracy (1990) and Apocalypse Now (1979). He was married to Barbara Marks. He died on 31 December 2018 in New York City, New York, USA.- Music Department
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Prolific trombonist, conductor, songwriter and composer. He was a trombonist in the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Bob Strong, Gene Krupa, Tommy Reynolds, Jan Savitt, Frankie Carle, and Woody Herman, and led his own band in which he also soloed. Urbie Green has made many records with his orchestra as well. Joining ASCAP in 1963, his instrumental compositions include "Sentimental Blues" and "The Poor Soul".- Etty Fraser was born on 8 May 1931 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was an actress, known for Durval Discos (2002), The Brazilwood Man (1982) and Torre de Babel (1998). She was married to Chico Martins. She died on 31 December 2018 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
- A noted Kannada veteran stage and cine artist of more than 1000 plays and 600 films to his credit. Lokanath has been in the industry for more than 4 decades and is affectionately addressed as "Uncle Lokanath" by the industry people. He is known for his ability of delivering high performance natural acting and diction both on stage as well as on screen. Some of his noted characters he has played are - Galileo in "Galileo", Rajaram in "Aspota", Dr. Faustus in "Dr. Faustus", Kakaji in "Tanavu Ninnade Manavu Ninnade", Dushtabudhi in "Chandrahasa" and many such plays. His most famous films include "Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu" , "Minchina Ota", "Collegu Ranga", "Nagarahavu", "Katha Sangama", "Hosa Neeru", "Singapurinalli Raja Kulla" and "Mane Mane Kathe". Recently he directed the very first Kannada teleserial "ANISH" in America, which was telecast on Kaveri Channel.
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Gülriz Sururi was born on 24 July 1929 in Istanbul, Turkey. She was an actress and producer, known for Disi düsman (1966), Kaldirim Sercesi (1989) and Kesanli Ali Destani (1964). She was married to Engin Cezzar. She died on 31 December 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Director
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Nicola L. was born in 1934 in Mazagan, Morocco. Nicola was a director and writer, known for Doors Ajar at the Chelsea Hotel (2014). Nicola was married to Fred Lanzenberg. Nicola died on 31 December 2018 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Maya Casabianca was born in 1941 in Casablanca, Morocco. She died on 31 December 2018 in Israel.
- Paul Neville was born on 28 March 1940 in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. He was married to Margaret Mary Bourke. He died on 31 December 2018 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.
- Antonio Salvador Sucar was born on 14 June 1939 in San Isidro de Lules, Argentina. He died on 31 December 2018 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Dean Ford was born on 5 September 1946 in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Hall Pass (2011), An American Pickle (2020) and Reflections of My Life (2016). He died on 31 December 2018 in the UK.- Art Department
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Mevlüt Ekinci was born in 1947 in Konya, Turkey. He was an editor and production manager, known for Zübük (1980), Korkusuz Cengaver (1976) and Banker Bilo (1980). He died on 31 December 2018 in Izmir, Turkey.- Debbie McCune born(Debranne Marie Bill) October 17, 1984 in Hanover, New Hampshire,USA.Graduated from Kearsarge Regional High School in 2002 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force.Co-Host of Some Kind of Radio Show! along with her husband. Has 2 children Alexander (Alex) James McCune (b.2003) and Lorianna (Lori) Nicole McCune (b.2005). Enjoys spending time with her family and two doggies.