| Intro | Indian actor and director | ||
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Author Film director Actor Film producer Screenwriter |
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| From | India | ||
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Film, TV, Stage & Radio Literature |
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| Gender | male | ||
| Birth | Shahabad | ||
| Death |
2 February 2010, Bandra |
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Tahir Hussain (1938 – 2 February 2010) was an Indian film producer and director known for his works in Hindi cinema.
Personal Life
Tahir Hussain got married to Zeenat Hussain and is the father of Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Faisal Khan. The superhit film producer, director, and writer Nasir Hussain was Tahir Hussain’s elder brother and mentor. Tahir’s son, Aamir Khan, made his film debut in QSQT, a film which was produced by his uncle Nasir Hussain and directed by his cousin (Tahir’s nephew) Mansoor Khan.
Tahir Hussain directed his son, Aamir, for the first (and only) time in his directorial debut Tum Mere Ho in 1990.
Tahir Hussain was related to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. On 2 February 2010 he died in Mumbai following a severe heart attack.
Filmography
Producer
- Madhosh (1994) (asst. producer)
- Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
- Tum Mere Ho (1990)
- Khoon Ki Pukaar (1978)
- Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
- Zakhmee (1975)
- Madhosh (1974)
- Anamika (1973)
- Caravan (1971)
Actor
- Janam Janam Na Saath (1977)
- Pyar Ka Mausam (1969) as Sardar Ranjit Kumar
- Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1961)
Director
- Tum Mere Ho (1990)
Writer
- Tum Mere Ho (1990)
Crew
- Teesri Manzil (1966) (production executive)