Bollywood actor Sanjay Khan was considered one of the select few stars of the 60s and 70s whose films were consistently successful. His good looks, powerful voice, and serious screen presence earned him special recognition in the industry.
It was during this period that he was affectionately called the “Golden Boy of Bollywood.”
Who was Sanjay Khan?
This tag wasn’t earned by chance; it was the success of his films and his stardom. Sanjay Khan was born on January 3, 1940, in Bangalore. His real name was Shah Abbas Ali Khan. He was inclined towards films since childhood. It is said that after watching Raj Kapoor’s film “Awara,” he decided that he wanted to work in films. This decision later became the direction of his life.
Won National Award for the film Dosti
He made his film debut in 1964 with Chetan Anand’s film “Haqiqat.” His role in the film was small, but it was his role in “Dosti,” released that same year, that brought him recognition. “Dosti” was not only a superhit but also won a National Award. After this, Sanjay Khan’s career took off, and he never looked back.
Sanjay Khan’s era of hit films begins
Sanjay Khan delivered a string of hits in the 60s and 70s. His performances in films like “Dus Lakh,” “Ek Phool Do Mali,” “Inteqam,” “Upasana,” “Dhund,” “Mela,” and “Nagin” were highly praised. The success of these films made him a star. Audiences at the time loved his simplicity, serious acting, and heroic image. This led to the media and fans calling him the “Golden Boy of Bollywood.”
Moved from Bollywood to TV
In addition to acting, Sanjay Khan also dabbled in direction and production. He made his directorial debut in 1977 with the film “Chandi Sona.” He then made the film “Abdullah,” in which he also starred. However, his film career gradually dwindled, and he began appearing on television.