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 |
| Died | 1985 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–1985 |
| Family | Faraaz 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 | Praveen 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 | Zabisco | 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 | 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 | Hai Meri Jaan | ||
| 1991 | Bhediyon Ka Samooh: A Pack of Wolves | (final film role) |