A.K. Hangal
Actor
95 years (Feb 1, 1917 – Aug 26, 2012)
Time and sheer volume of work have made A.K. Hangal a veteran actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Viewers may also know him from 'Sholay'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The career now covers more than 61 years. 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Shambukaka.
A.K. Hangal
Actor
Time and sheer volume of work have made A.K. Hangal a veteran actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Viewers may also know him from 'Sholay'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The career now covers more than 61 years. 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Shambukaka.
73 Movies
Plays Shambukaka
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001
Plays Jojo's Father
Jalwa
1987
Plays Imaam Saheb
Sholay
1975
Plays Sadanand
Abhimaan
1973
Plays Pandit
Hum Paanch
1980
Plays Bipinlal Pandey
Namak Haraam
1973
Plays Jeevraj
Paheli
2005
Plays Ramnath
Bawarchi
1972
Plays Chander's Father
Deewaar
1975
Plays Mr. Verma
Star
1982
Plays School Master
Ilaaka
1989
Plays Shaukat Bhai
Khal Nayak
1993
Plays Advocate Gupta
Meri Jung
1985
Plays Dattabhau
Tere Mere Sapne
1996
Plays Bhisham Chand
Kalyug
1981
Plays Vishembar Nath
Apradhi
1992
Plays Shiv Prasad
Anamika
1973
Plays Masterji
Naram Garam
1981
Plays Brij Kishore
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1985
Plays Vikas's Father
New Delhi Times
1986
Plays Baba (in the lighthouse)
Saagar
1985
Plays Bansi (Rupa's uncle)
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
1978
Plays Guddi's father
Guddi
1971
Plays Geeta's father
Chitchor
1976
Plays Brinda Kaka
Aandhi
1975
Plays Indrasen
Shaukeen
1982
Plays College Principal
Jawani Diwani
1972
Plays Ranjit's Father
Naukri
1978
Plays Homeless Teacher
Thakshak
1999
Plays Professor Chaudhary
Saath Saath
1982
Plays Bhiku Chacha
Dacait
1987
Plays Ravi's Uncle
Parichay
1972
Plays Ugrasen (voice)
Krishna and Kamsa
2012
Plays Meena's Blind Father
Sharaabi
1984
Plays College Principal
Mere Apne
1971
Plays Pt. Prabhakar Chaturvedi (Nandlal's Mamaji)
Jurmana
1979
Plays Kamal's Father
Aap Ki Kasam
1974
Plays Master ji
Balika Badhu
1976
Plays Ram Shastri
Aaina
1977
Plays Narayan Singh
Judaai
1980
Plays Kakasaab
Kamla
1984
Plays Trilok's Dad
Ek Chadar Maili Si
1986
Plays Vishwanath Gupta
Shriman Shrimati
1982
Plays Professor
Badaltey Rishtey
1978
Plays Doctor
Saat Hindustani
1969
Plays Principal Gupta
Kora Kagaz
1974
Plays Ram Lal (Seema's father)
Salaakhen
1975
Plays Masterji
Pighalta Aasman
1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A.K. Hangal still alive?
A.K. Hangal passed away on August 26, 2012 at age 95.
What are the most famous roles of A.K. Hangal?
A.K. Hangal is best known for roles in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, Sholay, Paheli.
How many movies has A.K. Hangal been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1965), A.K. Hangal has appeared in 73 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was A.K. Hangal's first movie?
The career of A.K. Hangal began with Dak Ghar (1965).
What is A.K. Hangal's most recent movie or series?
A.K. Hangal's most recent release is Krishna and Kamsa, which premiered on August 3, 2012.
What TV shows has A.K. Hangal appeared in?
On television, A.K. Hangal has appeared in Tamas, Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy.
A.K. Hangal
1917-02-01
Time and sheer volume of work have made A.K. Hangal a veteran actor whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. Viewers may also know him from 'Sholay'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The career now covers more than 61 years. 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Shambukaka.