Razak Khan in a still from Ishq.
New Delhi:
Actor-comedian Razak Khan, who featured in films like Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Hello Brother, Baadshah and Hera Pheri, died after suffering a heart attack on June 1 in Mumbai.
Mr Khan made his debut in Bollywood with 1993 movie Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, co-starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. Mr Khan's roster of films include movies like Haseena Maan Jaayegi , Mohra, Raja Hindustani, Ishq, Bhagam Bhag, Prem Kaa Game, Phir Hera Pheri and Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum.
The actor also worked in TV series like Chamatkar (1988-1989), sharing screen space with Farooq Sheikh. He featured in a cameo role in comedy series R K Laxman Ki Duniya (2011-2013).
Mr Khan is best known for his roles opposite the Khans - Shah Rukh and Salman. He played Manikchand in early SRK hit Baadshah (1999) and Ninja Chacha in Salman's Hello Brother the same year. He was also noted for his performance as Faiyaz Takkar Pehelwan in Govinda's Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002).
On Twitter, filmmaker Hansal Mehta said that Mr Khan's 'finest performance' was in Dubai Return which remains unseen.
Mr Khan made his debut in Bollywood with 1993 movie Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, co-starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. Mr Khan's roster of films include movies like Haseena Maan Jaayegi , Mohra, Raja Hindustani, Ishq, Bhagam Bhag, Prem Kaa Game, Phir Hera Pheri and Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum.
The actor also worked in TV series like Chamatkar (1988-1989), sharing screen space with Farooq Sheikh. He featured in a cameo role in comedy series R K Laxman Ki Duniya (2011-2013).
Mr Khan is best known for his roles opposite the Khans - Shah Rukh and Salman. He played Manikchand in early SRK hit Baadshah (1999) and Ninja Chacha in Salman's Hello Brother the same year. He was also noted for his performance as Faiyaz Takkar Pehelwan in Govinda's Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002).
On Twitter, filmmaker Hansal Mehta said that Mr Khan's 'finest performance' was in Dubai Return which remains unseen.
Sad to hear about passing away of Razzak Khan. His finest performance in 'Dubai Return' with @irrfan_k unfortunately remains in the cans.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) June 1, 2016
