Iftekhar

Iftekhar Ahmed Sharif (22 February 1920 – 4 March 1995), often Mononym as Iftekhar or Iftikhar, was an Indian actor who mainly worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for his film roles as a police officer.

Career Iftekhar was born in Jalandhar and was the eldest among four brothers and a sister. After completing his matriculation, Iftekhar did a diploma course in painting from Lucknow College Of Arts. Iftekhar had a passion for singing and was impressed with the famous singer K. L. Saigal. In his 20s, Iftekhar travelled to Kolkata for an audition conducted by the music composer Kamal Dasgupta, who was then serving for His Master's Voice. Dasgupta was so impressed by Iftekhar's personality that he recommended his name to M. P. Productions as an actor.

Iftekhar made his debut in the 1944 film Taqraar, which was made under the banner of Art Films-Kolkata.

Many of Iftekhar's close relatives, including his parents and siblings, migrated to Pakistan during the partition. Daughter Sayeda died of cancer on 7 February 1995. (1988) - Police Chief Nagin Ke Do Dushman (1988) Tamacha (1988) - Senior Officer (as Iftekhar) Falak (1988 film) - Mr. D'Souza Commando (1988) - Restaurant Manager (uncredited) Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) - Inspector General of Police (as Iftekhar) Woh Phir Aayegi (1988) - Raju's Dad (1990) - Director General of Police Karishma Kismat Ka (1990) Maha-Sangram (1990) - Rahim Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (1990) - Jailor Kaaranama (1990) -Suraj's Father Jaan-E-Wafa (1990) Patthar Ke Phool (1991) Smuggler, Cameo Role Iraada (1991) - Ali Lakhpati (1991) Hayratt (1992) City of Joy (1992) - Hasari's Father Khule-Aam (1992) - Col. Pratap Singh Rana (as Iftikhar) Bekhudi (1992) - (as Iftekhar Khan) Kala Coat (1993) - Professor Khurana Yaar Meri Zindagi (2008) - Munim