About Agha
Lived 1914 – 1992 (aged 78). Agha was an Indian actor and film producer.
Agha (21 March 1914 – 30 April 1992) was an Indian actor of Bollywood films. He was known for comic roles and modeled himself on Bob Hope's style of acting. He appeared in over 300 Hindi films in his career between 1935 and 1986. His son, Jalal Agha, also became an actor, mostly known for the song Mehbooba Mehbooba in Sholay.
Early life Aghajan Baig was born on 21 March 1914 at Fatima Nagar, Pune, British India. His father was originally from Iran and had settled in Pune but had to leave Pune for Bombay in search of employment. Agha confessed that he went to school for just three days, "that was as long as I could stand it". He spent time "mooching" around the Poona Race Course as he wanted to become a jockey and loved horses. Agha came to Bombay and joined his neighbourhood drama group. His interest in acting took him to films where in 1933 he started as a production manager in Kanwal Movietone. Year !! Film Role
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Who was Agha?
Indian film actor (1914–1992)
When was Agha born?
Agha was born on 21 March 1914 in Pune.
When did Agha die?
Agha died on 30 April 1992 in Pune.
What was Agha's occupation?
Agha was an actor and film producer.
What nationality was Agha?
Agha was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Agha. https://biography.guide/agha/
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