RESPECTABLE LEGEND..A. K. HANGAL!

Today is 9th death anniversary of respectable stage-film actor & our Indian freedom fighter..Avtar Kishan Hangal!

A. K. Hangal in film 'Sholay' (1977)

From 'Teesri Kasam' (1966) to 'Humsey Hai Jahaan' (2008)..Hangal acted in around 225 films. Some of his notable roles were in films..'Garm Hava' (1973), 'Aandhi' (1975), 'Aaina' (1977)..to 'Lagan' (2001).

 

He received 'Padma Bhushan' award in 2006!

 

A. K. Hangal in film 'Lagan' (2001).

Still remember his dialogues..

of the memorable characters he portrayed..

Imam sahab's in 'Sholay' (1977).. "Itana sannata kyon hai bhai!"

And Bhisham Chand's in 'Kalyug' (1981).."Aatmahatya karane ke karan ho sakate hai..to zinda rahane ke bhi karan ho sakate hai.!"

Homage to Hangal sahab!!

- Manoj Kulkarni