We all know about veteran actor Amjad Khan who was popular in the 70′-80’s. He gained popularity from the movie ‘Sholay’ with the role of ‘Gabbar’ and even today people know him for his deadly character. In the entire span of his career, he has given many hits but unfortunately, his son Shadaab Khan couldn’t carry his legacy. Shadaab failed to become as famous as his father.
Shadaab made his Bollywood debut in 1997 with the movie ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’ opposite Rani Mukerji. Though the movie didn’t do well at the box office, Shadaab’s performance was highly appreciated. He appeared in many movies but failed to gain success in the industry. He decided to leave acting and tried his luck in direction but even this didn’t work.
He didn’t lose hope and did something unique that gave him popularity. People came to know about his struggles and the difficulties he faced in his life. Shadaab penned down the biography of his father Amjad Khan where he mentioned about the works of his father. The biography became very popular and even Amitabh Bachchan praised Shadaab’s work. Though people know him as a flop actor, he has mastered the art of writing.
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