Yusuf Khan (actor)

Yousuff Khan, popularly known as Zebisko from Amar Akbar Anthony, was a well-known Indian character actor in Hindi language films. Although Khan acted in 35 films and remained popular as a rather sympathetic villain through the 1970s and 1980s with films like Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) and Disco Dancer (1982), he is mostly remembered for his role of Zebisko, the bodyguard of Parveen Babi's character in Manmohan Desai's blockbuster Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).

Yousuff Khan
Born
Yousuff Abousher

Died1985
Hyderabad, India
OccupationActor
Years active1969–1985
FamilyFaraaz Khan, Fahed Abousher (sons) Fadhya Abousher (daughter)

Personal life and career

Khan was born in Egypt. He came to Bombay and became a Bollywood actor. He is the father of Bollywood actor Faraaz Khan. He also used the screen name Yash Raj (Bombay To Goa) in the early part of his career. His filmography is often mixed up with Pakistani actor Yusuf Khan. He died in Hyderabad in 1985 from brain hemorrhage.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1969 Jungle Ki Haseena Hero
1970 Kaalam Vellum Fighter
1971 Haatim Tai
1972 Bombay to Goa Boxer Pedro
1972 Garam Masala Motu Uncredited
1973 Naina Tony
1974 Do Phool Smuggler's Chief Uncredited
1974 Duniya Ka Mela John
1975 Dharmatma Bandit Uncredited
1976 Harfan Maulaa
1977 Chhailla Babu Man who tried to trick Pratap Uncredited
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony Zebisko Parveen Babi's bodyguard
1977 Hum Kisise Kum Naheen Henchman Uncredited
1977 Parvarish Mangal's Henchman
1977 Chandi Sona George
1978 Vishwanath Henchman Uncredited
1978 Don Vikram Uncredited
1978 Des Pardes Goon
1978 Phandebaaz Boxer
1978 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar Seth Paul
1980 Dhan Daulat Goon
1980 Aap Ke Deewane Yusuf
1980 Karz Roxi
1981 Naseeb Zebisco Don's Son
1981 Hotel Abdul
1981 Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai Maulha
1981 Professor Pyarelal Sammy's Associate
1982 Dial 100 Goon Uncredited
1982 Ashanti Johnny
1982 Khud-Daar Killer / Molester Uncredited
1982 Desh Premee Thakur Pratap Singh's aide
1982 Disco Dancer Vasco
1982 Main Intequam Loonga Boxer Gopinath
1983 Mangal Pandey Peter Uncredited
1983 Nastik Goon
1984 Boxer Goon
1984 Ghar ek mandir Shera's henchmen
1984 Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki Udaybhan Singh's Henchmen
1985 Bond 303 Henchmen Uncredited
1985 Bhavani Junction Gautam
1986 Inteqam Ki Aag Henchman
1991 Bhediyon Ka Samooh: A Pack of Wolves (final film role)


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