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Jalal Agha (1945 or 1946 – 5 March 1995) was an Indian actor and director in Bollywood films. Son of the popular comedian Agha, Jalal studied acting at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
He made his debut as a child actor playing the young version of Jehangir (who was played by Dilip Kumar as an adult) in the historical epic Mughal-E-Azam which released in 1960. He made his debut in an adult role in K.A. Abbas's Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein (1967), and went to appear in over 60 Bollywood films from the late 1960s through to the early 1990s mostly playing supporting roles. His most famous role was in the blockbuster hit Sholay where he played the Rubab player in the popular song Mehbooba O' Mehbooba. His other roles to mention are Julie (Julie's silent lover), the singer of Sama hai Suhana Suhana from the film Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani, Shabana Azmi's brother in Thodi Si Bewafai and Naseeruddin Shah's friend in Dil Akhir Dil Hai.
He also made appearances in English-language films such as Bombay Talkie (1970), Gandhi (1982), Kim (1984) and The Deceivers (1988). He also wrote and directed a Bollywood film titled Goonj which released in 1989.
He died of a heart attack on 5 March 1995 at the age of 49. He is survived by his son, Saleem Christopher Agha Bee, and daughter, Vanessa Feuerstein.
Filmography
Actor
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Karishmaa (announced)
2008
Yaar Meri Zindagi as
Shankar
1998
Badmaash as
Singer (as Late Jalal Agha)
1995
Rock Dancer as
Waiter (as Late Jalal Agha)
1995
Policewala Gunda
1995
Jhumka
1993
Pehla Nasha as
Mahesh Ahuja
1993
Albeli (TV Series)
1989
Bharat Ek Khoj (TV Series) as
Robert Clive
- Company Bahadur (1989) - Robert Clive
1989
Goonj as
Napolean Bonaparte Gonsalves
1989
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
1988
The Deceivers as
The Nawab
1987
Itihaas as
Public Prosecutor
1986
Baat Ban Jaye as
Advocate Bharat Sinha
1986
Anadi Khiladi
1985
Khoon Aur Sazaa (TV Series)
1985
Ram Tere Kitne Nam
1984
Bandh Honth
1984
Tarang as
Russi
1984
Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan as
Qawaal (uncredited)
1984
Kim (TV Movie) as
Rajah of Bunar
1984
Baazi as
Albert
1984
Aakhir
1983
Haadsaa as
Lorry Driver
1982
Gandhi as
Traveller on Train Roof
1982
Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon as
Sheriff. Dilip Kumar
1982
Dil... Akhir Dil Hai as
Fazal Mohammad
1982
Vakil Babu as
Anil Kumar Shrivastav
1982
Chorni as
Kishore Sinha
1982
Doosra Roop as
Man with Donkey
1982
Hum Paagal Premee as
Jalu
1981
Woh Phir Nahin Aaye
1981
Be-Shaque as
Mishra
1981
Khuda Kasam as
Pancham
1980
Bambai Ka Maharaja as
Qawaali SInger
1980
The Naxalites as
Arjun
1980
Kismet
1980
Karz as
Dr. Dayal
1980
Man Pasand as
Brijbhushan 'Toofan'
1980
Thodisi Bewafaii as
Narendra Deshmukh
1980
Kashish as
Ramesh's Friend
1980
Dam Maro Dam
1979
Deen Aur Imaan
1979
Dooriyaan as
News Paper Vendor
1979
Zulm Ki Pukar
1979
Nauker
1979
Junoon as
Kader Khan
1979
Shyamla
1978
Gaman as
Lallulal Tewari
1978
Hamaara Sansaar as
Bhimsen
1977
Aadha Din Aadhee Raat as
Raju
1977
Sahib Bahadur as
Judge
1977
Shankar Hussain
1977
Taxi Taxie as
RV
1977
Zehreeli as
James
1977
Gharaonda as
Abdul (Sudeep's Roommate)
1976
Aaj Ka Ye Ghar as
CBI Inspector Nutan Chandra
1976
Rakshaa Bandhan as
Mofatlal
1976
Khemro Lodan
1975
Badnaam as
Suresh
1975
Sholay as
Banjo player (Guest Appearance)
1975
Julie as
Richard "Richie"
1975
Mrig Trishna as
Bheema
1974
Ang Se Ang Lagaley as
Drunker
1974
Garm Hava as
Shamshad
1974
Jeevan Sangram as
Basir
1974
Shikwa as
Badshah
1974
Us-Paar as
Bhairo
1974
Call Girl
1974
Anjaan Raahen as
Rakesh Kapoor
1974
Jab Andheraa Hota Hai as
Ramesh
1974
Do Nambar Ke Amir as
Rajesh
1973
Mere Gharib Nawaz as
Yusuf's friend
1973
Procession of Memories as
Salim
1973
Honeymoon
1972
Do Chor as
Badhru
1972
Man Jaiye as
Ashok
1972
Zindagi Zindagi as
Ratan
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare as
Dhobi
1971
Do Boond Pani as
Ganga Singh
1971
Hum Tum Aur Woh as
Charan Das
1971
Kathputli as
Murali
1971
Lakhon Me Ek as
Jeevan - Makhanlal's son
1971
Aisa Bhi Hota Hain
1970
Garambicha Bapu
1970
Bombay Talkie as
Young Man
1970
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani as
College student
1969
Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke as
Deepak
1969
Sara Akash as
Diwakar
1969
Saat Hindustani as
Shakaram Shinde
1968
Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein as
Johnny / Joseph
1967
Taqdeer as
Suresh
1967
Majhli Didi as
Kamal - Hemangini's brother
1960
Mughal-E-Azam as
Young Prince Saleem
Director
1993
Albeli (TV Series)
1991
Kahkashan (TV Series)
1989
Goonj
1987
Mr Ya Mrs (TV Series)
1983
Nirvana
1977
Aadha Din Aadhee Raat (co-director)
Writer
1989
Goonj (screenplay)
Music Department
1968
Bambai Raat Ki Bahon Mein (lyricist)
Producer
1983
Nirvana (producer)
Miscellaneous
1989
Goonj (choreographer)
Thanks
1969
Bhuvan Shome (acknowledgment - as Shri Jalal Agha)
Self
1983
Katha as
Self
1981
Rocky as
Self
Archive Footage
2021
Blockbusters of bollywood, short story about Agha and Jalal Agha (Documentary short)
