EP-456 | From Ajit to Pran: The Villains Who Defined Bollywood | Shehzad Khan

<p><br>Shehzad Khan is an actor best known for his role as ‘Bhalla’ in the cult classic ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ and is the son of legendary actor Ajit.<br>In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about his father Ajit’s journey from hero to iconic villain, his friendship with Dharmendra and bond with Salim Khan.<br>Shehzad also looks back at his career in Bollywood and why Ajit never wanted him to use his name or influence to get work.<br>*Timestamps*<br>0:00 – Introduction<br>0:32 – Role of ‘Bhalla’ in ‘Andaz Apna Apna’<br>9:27 – Father Ajit’s Rules for Shehzad<br>16:21 – ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ Story<br>22:23 – Why ‘Razia Sultan’ Flopped<br>26:25 – Ajit &amp; Salim Khan’s Bond<br>31:17 – Bollywood’s Iconic Villains<br>35:28 – Ajit’s Entry Into Films<br>38:25 – Love Story of Ajit<br>43:43 – Ajit’s Early Retirement<br>47:52 – Screenwriting of Salim-Javed<br>52:03 – Working in ‘Tirangaa’ Movie<br>54:13 – Unpaid Bollywood Projects</p>