Bio
- As a young man, fought for India's freedom against the British and spent three years in jail.
- Was forced to relocate to Mumbai after the India-Pakistan partition where he started theatre acting with IPTA (Indian People Theatre Association).
- Worked as a tailor to make a living.
- Made his Bollywood debut at the age of 50 with the movie Teesri Kasam (1966).
- Was honoured with Padma Bhushan, the country's highest civilian award, in 2006 for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
- Walked the ramp in a wheelchair in 2011 for fashion designer Riyaz Gangji.
- Remained a Communist Party (an Indian political body) member till the end of his days.
- A fractured hip bone led to his demise, as his age prevented the doctors from performing any surgery.
- Is often dubbed as the Grand Old Man of Hindi cinema.
A.K. HangalFebruary 1, 1914 - August 26, 2012 (aged 98)Sialkot, Punjab, British India
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Bio
- As a young man, fought for India's freedom against the British and spent three years in jail.
- Was forced to relocate to Mumbai after the India-Pakistan partition where he started theatre acting with IPTA (Indian People Theatre Association).
- Worked as a tailor to make a living.
- Made his Bollywood debut at the age of 50 with the movie Teesri Kasam (1966).
- Was honoured with Padma Bhushan, the country's highest civilian award, in 2006 for his contribution to Hindi cinema.
- Walked the ramp in a wheelchair in 2011 for fashion designer Riyaz Gangji.
- Remained a Communist Party (an Indian political body) member till the end of his days.
- A fractured hip bone led to his demise, as his age prevented the doctors from performing any surgery.
- Is often dubbed as the Grand Old Man of Hindi cinema.
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