Actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan loses battle with cancer, passes away at 70

The veteran actor-producer, who was battling cancer for over a year, passed away at his Bangalore farmhouse today. He was seventy. He is survived by daughter Laila and son Fardeen Khan. See photo gallery

Bollywood actor Feroz Khan lost his battle with cancer and passed away at his farmhouse in Bangalore. The 70-year-old actor-filmmaker died at 1:30 am at his farmhouse, family sources said.

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Khan is survived by actor son Fardeen Khan and daughter Laila Khan.

He was diagnosed with suffering from cancer and was being treated at a Mumbai hospital for a long time.

His funeral will take place later in the day in Bangalore, the sources said. The actor was born and brought up in Bangalore.

The Bollywood actor of yesteryear was known for his hit films of the 70s and 80s which include 'Dharmatama', 'Qurbani' and 'Jaanbaz'. The latest film he featured in was the blockbuster hit 'Welcome' in 2007.

He produced, directed and starred in Dharmatma, which was the first Indian film to be shot in Afghanistan and was also his first blockbuster hit as producer, director and actor.

He made his debut as second lead in Didi (1960).

Filmography:

Kkurbani Remake of Qurbani 1980 (2006) (announced) Inspector Amjad Khan

Welcome (2007) ... Ranbir Dhanraj Xata (RDX)

Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005) ... Jehangir Khan (Special Appearance)

Chitappa (2005) ... Raman

Janasheen (2003) ... Saba Karim Shah

Yalgaar (1992) ... Rajesh Ashwini Kumar

Meet Mere Man Ka (1991)

Dayavan (1988) ... Shankar Waghmare

Janbaaz (1986) ... Inspector Rajesh Singh

Kachche Heere (1982) ... Nephew of Kamal Singh

Khoon Aur Paani (1981)

Qurbani (1980) ... Rajesh Kumar/Kailash Nath

Chunaoti (1980)

Darinda (1977)

Jadu Tona (1977) ... Dr. Kailash

Nagin (1976) ... Raj

Qabeela (1976)

Sharafat Chod Di Maine (1976)

Dharmatma (1975) .... Ranbir

Aa Jaa Sanam (1975) ... Dr. Satish

Kala Sona (1975) ... Rakesh

Rani Aur Lalpari (1975) ... Gulliver

International Crook (1974) ... SP Rajesh

Anjaan Raahen (1974) ... Anand

Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974) ... Ramu

Geeta Mera Naam (1974)

Khhotte Sikkay (1974) ... Horseback rider

Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974)

Kashmakash (1973)

Apradh (1972) ... Ram Khana

Upaasna (1971)

Ek Paheli (1971) ... Sudhir

Mela (1971)

Safar (1970) ... Shekhar Kapoor

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969) ... Jai Kishan/J.K.

Pyaasi Sham (1969) ... Ashok

Aag (1967) ... Shanker

Aurat (1967)

CID 909 (1967)

Raat Aur Din (1967) ... Dilip

Woh Koi Aur Hoga (1967)

Main Wohi Hoon (1966) ... Vijay

Tasveer (1966)

Arzoo (1965) ... Ramesh

Ek Sapera Ek Lootera (1965) ... Mohan/Vijay Pratap Singh

Oonche Log (1965) ... Rajnikant

Teesra Kaun (1965)

Char Dervesh (1964) ... Qamar Bhakt

Suhagan (1964) ... Shankar

Bahurani (1963) ... Vikram

Tarzan Goes to India (1962) ... Prince Raghu Kumar

Main Shadi Karne Chala (1962)

Didi (1960)