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Died
  
August 26, 2012, Mumbai

Occupation
  
Name
  
A. Hangal

Children
  
Vijay Hangal

Role
  
Actor


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Full Name
  
Avtar Kishan Hangal

Born
  
1 February 1914 (
1914-02-01
)

Other names
  
Padmabhushan Avtar Krishna Hangal

Years active
  
1929–1947 (freedom fighter), 1936–1965 (theater actor), 1965–2005 (film career), 1980–2012 (television career)

Notable work
  
Ram Shastri in AainaInder Sen in ShaukeenImaam Saa'b in SholayBipinlal Pandey in Namak HaraamBrinda Kaka in Aandhi

Books
  
Life & Times of A K Hangal

Movies
  
Sholay, Shaukeen, Baseraa, Namak Haraam, Bawarchi

Similar People
  
Ramesh Talwar, Asrani, Vijay Hangal, Iftekhar, Basu Chatterjee

Cause of death
  
Respiratory disease

Parents
  
Pandit Hari Kishan Hangal

Down Memory Lane With A K Hangal Part 1 - Bollywoodhungama.com


Avtar Kishan Hangal (1 February 1914 – 26 August 2012), popularly known as A. K. Hangal, was an Indian freedom fighter from 1929–1947 and also stage actor from 1936–1965 and later became a character actor in Hindi language films from 1966–2005. His most notable roles are as Ram Shastri in Aaina (1977), as the Inder Sen in Shaukeen, as Bipinlal Pandey in Namak Haraam, as Imaam Saa'b in Sholay, as Anokhelal in Manzil and the antagonist in Prem Bandhan and the 16 films he did with Rajesh Khanna. He has acted in around 225 Hindi films in a career spanning from 1966 to 2005.

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Early life

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Born into a Kashmiri Pandit family, he spent his childhood and youth in Peshawar, where he had performed in theatre for some major roles.His family home was inside Reti Gate as mentioned in his memoirs. His father's name was Pandit Hari Kishan Hangal. His mother's name was Ragia Hundoo. He had two sisters. Bishan and Kishan. He was married to Manorma Dar from Agra. However, his primary occupation for the early part of his life was that of a tailor. He was an active participant in the Indian freedom struggle from 1929–1947. He joined Shree Sangeet Priya Mandal, a theatre group in Peshawar in 1936 and continued to act in many plays in undivided India till 1946. Following his father's retirement, the family moved from Peshawar to Karachi. He moved to Bombay after the Partition of India in 1949 after 3 years in prison in Pakistan. He was involved with the theatre group IPTA along with Balraj Sahni and Kaifi Azmi, both of whom had Marxist leanings. He was jailed because he was a communist in Karachi for two years from 1947–1949 and after his release came to India and settled in Mumbai. He later acted in many plays in theatres in India from 1949–1965.

Hindi cinema career

He started his Hindi film career at the age of 50 with Basu Bhattacharya's Teesri Kasam in 1966 and Shagird, and went on to play as the man of principles playing the on-screen father or uncle of the leading men/women in the films in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, or sometimes the quintessential meek and oppressed old man. His pivotal roles in the films like Chetan Anand's Heer Raanjha (1970),Namak Haraam, Shaukeen (1981), Sholay, Aaina (1977), Avtaar, Arjun, Aandhi, Tapasya, Kora Kagaz, Bawarchi, Chhupa Rustam, Chitchor, Balika Badhu, Guddi and Naram Garam are considered to be among his best. He, as a character actor was part of 16 films with Rajesh Khanna as the lead hero like Aap Ki Kasam, Amar Deep, Naukri, Prem Bandhan, Thodisi Bewafaii, Phir Wohi Raat, Kudrat, Aaj Ka M.L.A. Ram Avtar, Bewafai until Sautela Bhai in 1996. His best performances in his later years was in Shararat (2002) his character roles in Tere Mere Sapne (1997) and Lagaan. In movies he has played a very large number of character roles, mostly positive, with rare exceptions where his negative roles became famous like in Manzil and Prem Bandhan.He also acted in a NFDC film "DATTAK"(The Adopted) directed by Gul Bahar Singh in 2001. Producer Debika Mitra had signed Madan Puri for Inder Sen's role but a friend advised that A K Hangal would be a better choice. The superlative performance went on to become one of the most cherished acts of Hangal.

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On 8 February 2011, Hangal 'walked' the ramp in a wheelchair for fashion designer Riyaz Ganji for his summer line in Mumbai.

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Hangal made his last appearance in the television series Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon in May 2012, in which he had a cameo. Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon was a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema. The episode that featured Hangal aired on 1 June at 22:00 on Colors. In the early 2012, Hangal also gave his voice for the character of King Ugrasen in the animation film Krishna Aur Kans which was released on 3 August 2012. This was final work in his career before his death. His portrayal of Ugrasen was much appreciated by critics.

Awards

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The government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Hindi Cinema in 2006.

Health and financial issues

Hangal, who had more than 200 films to his credit in a career that spanned nearly five decades, due to his old age post 2007 found it difficult to meet his medical expenses. His son Vijay, a retired cameraman and former Bollywood photographer, himself is 75 and has not had a full-time job since 2001. As a result, the family had financial difficulties. Though previously Vijay would take up small jobs but later he suffered from back problems and was unable to work. After 2007, Hangal has been suffering from an illness and could not afford the treatment. At this point, following a media spotlight on 20 January 2011, many filmstars and directors promised to help him financially. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan also pledged to assist the veteran actor. Before that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists visited Hangal at his home and offered him medical and financial help. They also provided revitalization of memories of veteran's work and made media report it. Upon asking, Raj Thackeray expressed his concerns towards such actors who are neglected in their old age.

The actor had last shot for Amol Palekar's film, Paheli in 2005. In fact, he had not gone out of his house for the last eight months. "We were surprised to see him get out of home. He would have done it only for acting," said his son Vijay and added, "My father had remained at home for the past few months. The show producer Saurabh Tiwari and senior executives from the channel came to our place to offer him the role. Several filmmakers had approached him in the last few years. But father did not take those up due to health issues."

A K Hangal returned to face the studio lights after seven long years. Having reached the sets of a TV Series Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon on a wheelchair, the then 97-year-old actor wasn't sure he would be able to handle it physically. But once the cameras started rolling, there was no stopping the actor within.

Freedom fighter

Hangal participated in the Indian freedom movement when as a student, he joined protests in the North West Frontier Province against the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh. He later moved to Karachi, where he spent three years in prison for protesting against British rule. He is also related to India's first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. Panditji's wife, Kamla Nehru, was first cousin of A.K.Hangal's mother.

Political disputes

Hangal, a lifetime member of the Communist Party of India, was critical of what he called the role played by political parties such as Shiv Sena, particularly during the Bombay riots.

Death

Hangal was admitted to the Asha Parekh Hospital in Santa Cruz, Mumbai on 16 August 2012, three days after he fractured his thigh bone from a fall in his bathroom. His son said that he went to the hospital as he had "suffered a back injury and had to undergo a surgery. But that could not take place as later it was found that he has chest and breathing problems." On 26 August, he was put on life support. Dr Vinod Khanna, an orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital said: "He is on life support system. One of his lungs is not functioning. He is also having respiratory problems." But, his condition worsened and he died on the same day, at the age of 98. His cremation was held the next afternoon at Pavan Hans crematorium.

In reaction to his death, Shabana Azmi wrote on Twitter: "An era comes to an end. Theatre and film were enriched by him." The Communist Party of India described Hangal as a committed social and political activist who withstood the Shiv Sena onslaught. The BJP's L. K. Advani and Nitin Gadkari also condoled his death.

Works

  • Life and Times of A.K. Hangal (1999) (autobiography)
  • Filmography

    Actor
    2012
    Krishna Aur Kans as
    Ugrasen (voice)
    2008
    Hum Sey Hai Jahaan
    2005
    Mr Prime Minister
    2005
    Paheli as
    Jeevraj
    2005
    Sab Kuch Hai Kuch Bhi Nahin as
    Narayan Prasad
    2004
    Hari Om as
    Old Man
    2003
    Kahan Ho Tum as
    Ghanshyamji, Jai's grandfather
    2002
    Shararat as
    Gajanan Desai
    2001
    Dattak as
    Satya Babu
    2001
    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India as
    Shambukaka
    1999
    Yehi Hai Zindagi (TV Series) as
    Dharam Prasad Sharma
    1999
    Thakshak as
    Homeless teacher
    1998
    Yeh Aashiqui Meri as
    Mr. Joshi
    1998
    Main Solah Baras Ki
    1998
    Zor: Never Underestimate the Force
    1997
    Betaal Pachisi (TV Series) as
    Baba (1997) / Baba (1994)
    1997
    Bombay Blue (TV Mini Series) as
    Saraswami Giri
    - Episode #1.3 (1997) - Saraswami Giri
    1996
    Tere Mere Sapne as
    Dattabhau
    1996
    Sautela Bhai as
    Bindiya's maternal grandfather
    1995
    Kismat as
    Nanaji
    1995
    Vartmaan
    1995
    Ghar Ka Kanoon
    1994
    Dilwale as
    Inmate
    1993
    Jaagruti as
    Raghunath
    1993
    Zabaan Sambhal Ke (TV Series) as
    Jack
    - Love Affair (1993) - Jack
    1993
    Khalnayak as
    Shaukat Bhai
    1993
    Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
    1992
    Laat Saab as
    Dinanath / D'Mello
    1992
    Apradhi as
    Vishembar Nath
    1992
    Meera Ka Mohan as
    Pujari
    1991
    Dushman Devta as
    Suraj's Father
    1991
    Farishtay as
    Abdul
    1990
    Jai Shiv Shankar
    1990
    Police Public as
    Ram Swarup
    1989
    Mamata Ki Chhaon Mein as
    Acharya
    1989
    Abhimanyu as
    Shyam Lal
    1989
    Rakhwala as
    Kiran's Father (uncredited)
    1989
    Ilaaka as
    School-master (Vidya's dad)
    1989
    Apne Begaane
    1988
    Aakhri Adaalat as
    Retired Judge Kapoor
    1988
    Jeevan Rekha (TV Series)
    1988
    Tamas as
    Bakshi Ji
    1988
    Tamas (TV Series)
    1988
    Khoon Bhari Maang as
    Ramu Kaka
    1987
    Jaago Hua Savera
    1987
    Mera Yaar Mera Dushman
    1987
    Sindoor as
    Pandit (uncredited)
    1987
    Satyamev Jayate as
    Mr. Shastri
    1987
    Dacait as
    Bighu chacha
    1987
    Jalwa as
    Jojo's Father
    1987
    Su-Raaj
    1986
    Jaan Hatheli Pe
    1986
    Katha Sagar (TV Series) as
    Dada Ji
    - Nandu Ki Chitthi (1986) - Dada Ji
    1986
    New Delhi Times as
    Vikas's Father
    1986
    Waapsi
    1986
    Ek Chadar Maili Si as
    Trilok's dad (as A. K. Hangal)
    1986
    Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy (TV Mini Series) as
    Patel
    - Episode #1.6 (1986) - Patel
    - Episode #1.5 (1986) - Patel
    - Episode #1.4 (1986) - Patel
    - Episode #1.3 (1986) - Patel
    - Episode #1.2 (1986) - Patel
    - Episode #1.1 (1986) - Patel
    1986
    Ganga Akhir Ganga Hain
    1985
    Meri Jung as
    Advocate Gupta
    1985
    Saagar as
    Baba (in the lighthouse)
    1985
    Surkhiyaan (The Headlines) as
    Shera's dad
    1985
    Ram Teri Ganga Maili as
    Brij Kishore
    1985
    Bewafai as
    Harihar Nath
    1985
    Arjun as
    Mr. Malvankar
    1985
    Pighalta Aasman as
    Masterji - Anuradha's dad
    1985
    Saaheb as
    Doctor
    1984
    Bandh Honth
    1984
    Kahan Tak Aasmaan Hai
    1984
    Kamla as
    Kakasaab (Sarita's uncle)
    1984
    Yaadon Ki Zanjeer as
    Shambhu Nath Saxena
    1984
    Sharaabi as
    Meena's Blind Father
    1984
    Aaj Kaa M.L.A. Ram Avtar as
    Bal Mukund Tripathi
    1984
    Sardaar as
    Baba
    1983
    Naukar Biwi Ka as
    Sharma (Sheela's dad)
    1983
    Avtaar as
    Rashid Ahmed
    1983
    Suzanne
    1982
    Swami Dada as
    Swami Satyanand
    1982
    Star as
    Mr. Verma
    1982
    Khud-Daar as
    Rahim Chacha
    1982
    Dil... Akhir Dil Hai as
    Ashok Mehta
    1982
    Shaukeen as
    Inder Sen / Anderson
    1982
    Bemisal as
    Dr. Ramnarayan Goyal (Guest Appearance)
    1982
    Shriman Shrimati as
    Vishwanath Gupta
    1982
    Saath Saath as
    Professor Chaudhary
    1981
    Bhagya
    1981
    Kal Hamara Hai
    1981
    Nai Imarat as
    Pyarelal
    1981
    Kahani Ek Chor Ki
    1981
    Baseraa as
    Sharda's Father
    1981
    Kudrat as
    Billi Ram
    1981
    Kalyug as
    Bhisham Chand
    1981
    Naram Garam as
    Vishnuprasad 'Masterji'
    1981
    Krodhi as
    Masterjee (Kumar's father)
    1980
    Judaai as
    Narayan Singh (Gauri's Father)
    1980
    Hum Paanch as
    Pandit
    1980
    Humkadam as
    Raghunath Gupta
    1980
    Neeyat as
    Dinanath
    1980
    Phir Wohi Raat as
    Vishwanath
    1980
    Thodisi Bewafaii as
    Arvind Kumar Choudhary
    1980
    Kashish as
    Ramesh's father
    1980
    Kali Ghata
    1980
    Kadwa Sach (TV Series)
    1979
    Amar Deep as
    Ramukaka
    1979
    Ratnadeep
    1979
    Zulm Ki Pukar
    1979
    Ladke Baap Se Badke as
    Principal - St. Andrew's High School
    1979
    Manzil as
    Anokhelal
    1979
    Khandaan as
    Masterji - Usha's dad
    1979
    Meera as
    Saint Raidas
    1979
    Jurmana as
    Pt. Prabhakar Chaturvedi (Nandlal's Mamaji)
    1979
    Inspector Eagle as
    Anthony Pinto
    1979
    Prem Bandhan as
    Mr. Mehra - Meena's uncle
    1978
    Chakravyuha as
    Nandita's Father
    1978
    Tumhare Liye as
    Bhavani
    1978
    Swarg Narak as
    Geeta's Father
    1978
    Des Pardes as
    Pujari
    1978
    Naukri as
    Ranjit's Father
    1978
    Besharam as
    Ramchandra
    1978
    Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Love Sublime as
    Bansi (Rupa's uncle)
    1978
    Badaltey Rishtey as
    Professor
    1978
    Jogi
    1977
    Aafat
    1977
    Kalabaaz as
    Pujari
    1977
    Paheli as
    Masterji
    1977
    Chala Murari Hero Banne as
    Murari's Father
    1977
    Mukti as
    Colonel
    1977
    Alaap as
    Pandit Jamuna Prasad (Guest Appearance)
    1977
    Aaina as
    Ram Shastri
    1977
    Immaan Dharam as
    Masterji (Shyamlee's Father)
    1976
    Aaj Ka Ye Ghar as
    Dinanath
    1976
    Chitchor as
    Pitamber Choudhry
    1976
    Jeevan Jyoti as
    Raja Kamlakar
    1976
    Mera Jiwan as
    Medical college dean
    1976
    Raees
    1976
    Zindagi as
    Doctor
    1976
    Tapasya as
    Chandranath Sinha
    1976
    Balika Badhu as
    Masterji
    1976
    Sankoch as
    Gurucharan
    1976
    Zid
    1975
    Salaakhen as
    Ram Lal, Seema's father
    1975
    Sholay as
    Imaam Saheb
    1975
    Anokha as
    Hridaynath, Belapur's Headmaster
    1975
    Aandhi as
    Brinda Kaka
    1975
    Deewaar as
    Chander's Father
    1974
    Garm Hava
    1974
    Ishk Ishk Ishk as
    Guruji
    1974
    Us-Paar as
    Mohan's Father
    1974
    Bidaai as
    Ramsharan
    1974
    Trimurti as
    Jagannath
    1974
    Doosri Sita as
    Masterji - Babulal Wagle
    1974
    Kora Kagaz as
    Principal Gupta
    1974
    Do Nambar Ke Amir as
    Devkinandan Sharma
    1974
    Aap Ki Kasam as
    Kamal's Father
    1974
    Nirmaan as
    Advocate
    1973
    Anamika as
    Shiv Prasad
    1973
    Heera Panna as
    Diwan Karan Singh
    1973
    Sweekar as
    Dr. Verma
    1973
    Namak Haraam as
    Bipinlal Pandey
    1973
    Joshila as
    Lala Gulzarilal
    1973
    Abhimaan as
    Sadanand
    1973
    Rocky Mera Naam as
    Reeta's Father
    1973
    Chhupa Rustam as
    Prof. Harbanslal
    1973
    Daag: A Poem of Love as
    Prosecuting Attorney / Judge
    1972
    Parichay as
    Ravi's Uncle
    1972
    Jawani Diwani as
    College Principal
    1972
    Bawarchi as
    Ramnath Sharma
    1971
    Nakuli Shaan
    1971
    Anubhav as
    Hari (as A. K. Hangal)
    1971
    Mere Apne as
    College Principal
    1971
    Nadaan as
    Seema's Father
    1971
    Guddi as
    Guddi's father (as Hangal)
    1969
    Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke as
    Sunderlal
    1969
    Sara Akash as
    Mr. Thakur
    1969
    Saat Hindustani as
    Doctor
    1968
    Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein as
    Sonadas Doleria (as Hangal)
    1967
    Shagird as
    Kedarnath Badri Narayan (as Hangal)
    1966
    Teesri Kasam (as Hangal)
    1965
    Dak Ghar as
    Vaidyaji
    Self
    2004
    Dil Maange More!!! as
    Self

    References

    A. K. Hangal Wikipedia