Haidar Ali

Haidar Ali was born on February 16, 1948 in Bombay, State of Bombay, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Mazaaq (1975) and Chalte Chalte (2003).

Movies

Kismat Konnection

Toronto-based social activist Priya meets out-of-work architect Raj Malhotra, and both end up in a series of hilarious misunderstandings. Priya finds out that Raj is attracted to her. She shows interest in him as well, though she is seeing Karan Bahl, to whom all of their friends expect she’ll soon…

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Saaransh

B.V Pradhan a retired school teacher lives with his wife Parvati in Shivaji Park few months back they lost their son Ajay at a very young age in New York.Parvati has managed to move on but Pradhan is still living in depression for loosing his son and she discusses this…

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Bhoot Bungla

After Kundanlal was murdered his family vanished from the haunted bungalow on outskirts of Bombay.Fifty years later Kundanlal’s nephew’s Ramla,Shyamlal and Ramu are living in the bungalow.Rekha daughter of Ramlal returns from London and soon Ramlal is killed and Ramu is suspected for his murder but he to is killed…

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Chalte Chalte

Raj and Priya come from two different strata of society. While Raj owns a small-time transport business and belongs to the economically middle class section of society, Priya belongs to the affluent class and is on the road to becoming a famous fashion designer. But when a chance encounter brings…

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Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

When a businessman is assassinated on the eve of election, the assassin, Mohan Joshi is arrested on the spot, but manages to escape days later during the media coverage. He is portrayed to be a terrorist and the country is thrown into an uproar. Many die who had no connection…

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Fun Facts

Sister is actress and Miss India 1967 Naqi Jehan. She married Vikram Kamdar and converted changing her name to Nandini.

Sometimes mistaken for Aamir Khan's step brother Haider Ali ( Hyder Khan). This is due to Aamir's step brother constantly changing his screen name.

Filmography is always mixed up with singer Haider Ali. This is because they both have the same name.

Distant cousin of director Sultan Ahmed.

Also worked as writer and co wrote the screenplay for Jodha Akbar 2008.

Also worked as dancer in his early career best remembered for the film Bhoot Bungla 1965 in the song Aao Twist Kare.

Television debut was Nukkad 196 on Doordarshan where he became household name with character of Raja.

Currently lives at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

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