Razak Khan in a still from Ishq.
Highlights
- Razak Khan died of a heart attack on June 1 in Mumbai
- Razak Khan is best known for his roles in movies Hello Brother, Baadshah
- Razak Khan has also featured in TV series Chamatkar, R K Laxman Ki Duniya
New Delhi:
Actor-comedian Razak Khan, who featured in films like
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,
Hello Brother,
Baadshah and
Hera Pheri,
died after suffering a heart attack on June 1 in Mumbai.
Mr Khan made his debut in Bollywood with 1993 movie
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja, co-starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. Mr Khan's roster of films include movies like
Haseena Maan Jaayegi ,
Mohra,
Raja Hindustani,
Ishq,
Bhagam Bhag,
Prem Kaa Game,
Phir Hera Pheri and
Kyaa Super Kool Hai Hum.
The actor also worked in TV series like
Chamatkar (1988-1989), sharing screen space with Farooq Sheikh. He featured in a cameo role in comedy series
R K Laxman Ki Duniya (2011-2013).
Mr Khan is best known for his roles opposite the Khans - Shah Rukh and Salman. He played Manikchand in early SRK hit
Baadshah (1999) and Ninja Chacha in Salman's
Hello Brother the same year. He was also noted for his performance as Faiyaz Takkar Pehelwan in Govinda's
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002).
On Twitter, filmmaker Hansal Mehta said that Mr Khan's 'finest performance' was in
Dubai Return which remains unseen.