1923-06-23 Lahore, British India
Rehman was an actor in Hindi and Indian films. He was born on 23 June 1921 at Lahore. He graduated from Robertson College Jabalpur. After college (1942) he joined the Royal Indian Air Force and trained at Poona as a pilot. Air Force didn't appeal to him and soon left for a career in films at Bombay. He is best known for his suave sophisticated roles, which suited his personality. His movie career started with a job as third assistant director to Vishram Bedekar at the studios in Pune. Vishram needed an Afghan who could tie a Pushtun turban on one of his characters. Rehman could do that being a Pushtun by race, and that brought him to the screen for some lead roles. Initially he played lead roles, as time passed and his hair turned grey, he accepted character roles and made his mark in some hit films; Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (where he played a debauched zamindar, Chhote Sarkar), Waqt were some of his memorable roles, the first two with Guru Dutt.' famous actor, producer, director. He was a regular in Guru Dutt films ( Pyaasa). They were old friends from the days they were trying to break into films. Rehman also did key roles in 'Baharon Ki Manzil', 'Gomti ke Kinare', 'Dushman', 'Holi Ayi Re'. Rehman received four Filmfare nominations as Best Supporting Actor for: Yahudi (1958), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966). In 1977, he suffered three heart attacks after which he got throat cancer and died after a prolonged and painful illness in 1979. Rehman is the elder brother of Masood-ur-Rehman, cinematographer, Pakistan Film Industry. Masood is father of Pakistan TV and film star Faisal Rehman(Arman)., and celebrated Indian classical dancer Fasih-ur-Rehman.
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Dil... Akhir Dil Hai | Arvind Desai | 1982-06-26 |
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Vakil Babu | Khan (Public Prosecutor) | 1982-04-09 |
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Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka | 1977-12-16 | |
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अमानत | Amar | 1977-01-01 |
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Aandhi | Aarti Devi's Father | 1975-02-13 |
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आप की कसम | 1974-04-17 | |
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Dost | Mr. Gupta (Kaajal's Father) | 1974-04-12 |
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Prem Shastra | 1974-01-01 | |
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Naina | 1973-09-10 | |
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Heera Panna | Raja Sahib | 1973-01-01 |
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Gomti Ke Kinare | Gopal Das | 1972-11-22 |
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दुश्मन | Judge | 1972-01-07 |
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Devi | 1970-01-01 | |
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मस्ताना | Mr. Dhanraj | 1970-10-16 |
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Maa Aur Mamta | Father Henry(as Rehman) | 1970-04-14 |
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Darpan | 1969-01-01 | |
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Intaquam | 1969-01-01 | |
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जुआरी | Chaari | 1968-01-01 |
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बहारों की मंजिल | 1968-01-01 | |
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शिकार | Sharma | 1968-01-01 |
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Mere Hamdam Mere Dost | Ajit | 1968-01-01 |
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Palki | Nawab Mirza | 1967-01-01 |
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Dulhan Ek Raat Ki | Ranjit | 1967-01-01 |
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Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi | Mr. Varma | 1966-01-01 |
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Dil Diya Dard Liya | Satish | 1966-01-01 |
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Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Amjad | 1966-01-01 |
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Daadi Maa | 1966-01-01 | |
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Janwar | Mahendra Srivastav | 1965-01-01 |
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वक़्त | Chinoy | 1965-07-28 |
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Bahana | 1965-04-16 | |
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Ganga Ki Lahren | Dr. Balraj | 1964-01-01 |
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غزل | Akhtar Nawab | 1964-01-01 |
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Shehnai | 1964-12-01 | |
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ताज महल | Jahangir | 1963-01-31 |
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Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke | Ashok Srivastava | 1963-01-01 |
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Phool Bane Angaare | 1963-01-01 | |
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साहिब बीबी और ग़ुलाम | Chotte Sarkar | 1962-07-29 |
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धर्म पुत्र | Javed | 1961-01-01 |
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चौदहवीं का चाँद | Pyare Mian Nawab | 1960-01-01 |
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Ghunghat | 1960-01-01 | |
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छलिया | Kewal | 1960-01-01 |
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Chhoti Bahen | 1959-01-01 | |
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Phir Subha Hogi | Ram's friend | 1958-11-06 |
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12 O'Clock | Rai Mohan | 1958-01-01 |
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प्यासा | Mr. Ghosh | 1957-02-19 |
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परदेस | Rajan | 1950-01-01 |
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Bari Behen | 1949-01-01 | |
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मेला | 1948-04-09 | |
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Shahjehan | Shahjehan | 1946-01-01 |
