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Iftekhar

Iftekhar

Actor · Died March 4, 1995, aged 75 · Jullundur, Punjab, British India

Iftekhar was born on 22 February 1920 in Jullundur, Punjab, British India. He was an actor, known for Don (1978), Sholay (1975) and Daag: A Poem of Love (1973). He was married to Hannah Joseph. He died on 4 March 1995 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
February 22, 1920
Died
March 4, 1995 (aged 75)
From
Jullundur, Punjab, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
41 on MovieCove · 195 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 13% in 30 days

What are Iftekhar's films like?

Across their 35 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 22nd percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Mystery2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Mystery movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
39%
Bonds
35%
Power
9%
Survival
7%
Self
7%
Ideas
1%
Society
1%
Romantic love12 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice14 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge6 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 35 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 20 · Heightened 7

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 18 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 25 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 22 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 21 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 15 · Engaged 18 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 11 · Affecting 9 · Heavy 15

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 29 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Herald
1 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
24
Tense
18
Romantic
12
Thrilling
10
Joyful
6
Other
18

How their films linger

Bittersweet16 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 12 with a twist

  • Happy14
  • Bittersweet11
  • Tragic8
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Iftekhar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 32 of their 41 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now19 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Iftekhar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

195 credits, 41 with a MovieCove page.

  • Khule-Aam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Col. Pratap Singh Rana (as Iftikhar)

  • Shiva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as College Principal

  • Kaaranama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Galiyon Ka Badshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Nocturne Indien (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Le professeur de théosophie

  • Farz Ki Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Police Commissioner Walia

  • Commando (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

  • Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga(1988)

    as Inspector General of Police

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Woh Phir Aayegi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Somnath

  • Main Tere Liye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Advocate Mehta

  • Mirza Ghalib (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 18 episodes · Actor

  • Tamas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 6 episodes · as Ehsan Ali

  • Himmat Aur Mehanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Doctor

  • Avam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ram Kumar

  • Marte Dam Tak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as D.C.P. Lal

  • Nazrana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Advocate

  • Insaniyat Ke Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Senior Police Officer

  • Zindagani(1986)

    as Thakur

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Locket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Angaaray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Khan Chacha

  • Dekha Pyar Tumhara(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aaj Ka Daur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Wealthy Man

  • Jaanoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Dr. Prabha's senior

  • Meri Jung(1985)

    as Garewal Saab

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Bond 303 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Yudh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Commissioner

  • Hum Dono(1985)

    as Mathura Das

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Phaansi Ke Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mohammed Riaz

  • Ek Daku Saher Mein(1985)

    as Jailor Shaukat Hussain

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Tawaif(1985)

    as Lala Fakirchand

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Akhtar Mirza

  • Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Jagir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as S.P. / I.G. Praveen Singh

  • Aaj Ki Awaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Judge V.V. Deshmukh

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Kanoon Kya Karega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Police Commissioner Samant

  • Maqsad(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Mashaal(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Hanste Khelte(1984)

    as Mr. Goel

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Yaadon Ki Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Mawaali(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Mazdoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Kundanlal Batra

  • Mahaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Mangal Pandey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Haadsaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Police Inspector

  • Rishta Kagaz Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Bhatnagar

  • Bezubaan(1982)

    as Amarnath

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nikaah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Sun Sajna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Karim

  • Rajput (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ram Avtaar Singh

  • Yeh Vaada Raha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Dr. Sahni

  • Saath Saath(1982)

    as Mr. Gupta

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Raksha(1982)

    as Chief of Secret Services

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dard Ka Rishta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dr. Dixit

  • Harjaee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dr. Gupta

  • Rocky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dr. Bhagwandas

  • Wardat(1981)

    as Chief

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Khoon Aur Paani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as DSP Khan

  • Chehre Pe Chehra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Baseraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Doctor Gokhle

  • Laparwah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Inspector

  • Paanch Qaidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Humkadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dr. Farid

  • Insaaf Ka Tarazu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as The Judge

  • Dostana(1980)

    as Prosecuting Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Karz(1980)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Bombay 405 Miles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ranvir Singh

  • The Burning Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Railway Board Chairman

  • Ganga Aur Suraj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Cobra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Mr. Natwarlal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Kaala Patthar(1979)

    as Mr. Singh

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Surakksha(1979)

    as CBI Head

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Noorie(1979)

    as Ghulam Nabi

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Great Gambler(1979)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Jhoota Kahin Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Police inspector

  • Do Ladke Dono Kadke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Inspector Shinde

  • Vishwanath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Police Commissioner Mahanta

  • Khoon Ki Pukaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as DSP D'Silva

  • Trishul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mr. P.L. Varma

  • Besharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se(1978)

    as Dr. Pradhan

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Bandie(1978)

    as Senapati Raghuvir Singh

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Phaansi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Iftekhar Retired Sub-Inspector Mahendra

  • Ganga Ki Saugand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Gupta

  • Khatta Meetha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dr. Farid

  • Agent Vinod(1977)

    as Madanlal

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Karm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Judge Shyamlal Kumar

  • Chandi Sona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Paapi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Inspector (Raj Kumar's foster father)

  • Apnapan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kishan Agarwal

  • Laila-Majnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Emir Sharwari

  • One Better Than the Other (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as (uncredited)

  • Fakira(1976)

    as Commissioner Sujit

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Jaaneman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Kabhi Kabhie(1976)

    as Mr. Malhotra

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Sholay(1975)

    as Narmalaji

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Aakhri Daao (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Inspector Khurana

  • Khel Khel Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Chori Mera Kaam(1975)

    as Police Commissioner

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Deewaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mulk Raj Daavar

  • Saazish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Interpol Officer

  • Raja Shiv Chhatrapati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Aurangzeb

  • Majboor(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Ishk Ishk Ishk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ghumli

  • Benaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Call Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sonachand

  • Patthar Aur Payal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as DIG B.K. Varma

  • Chor Chor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Aakash's father

  • 36 Ghante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Vijay's Father

  • Zehreela Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Principal Vishamber Nath

  • Woh Main Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Badla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as DSP Lobo

  • Jeevan Sangram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Police Inspector Chadhha

  • Ujala Hi Ujala(1974)

    as Mr. Jamuna Prasad

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Joshila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Jheel Ke Us Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Diwanji

  • Girl Without a Name(1973)

    as Dr. Irshad Husain

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Police Commissioner Singh

  • Daag: A Poem of Love(1973)

    as Inspector Singh

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Loafer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Police Commisioner

  • Raja Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Suresh's Father

  • Achanak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Col. Bakshi

  • Black Mail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mr. Mehta

  • Gaddaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as 'Professor'

  • Joroo Ka Ghulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Jawani Diwani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Thakur

  • Dastaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Apradh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Police Inspector

  • Pyar Diwana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Zindagi Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ismail

  • Haré Rama Haré Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Kal Aaj Aur Kal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Ram's Friend

  • Mehboob Ki Mehndi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Nawab Safdarjung

  • Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Police Commissioner (as Iftikhar)

  • Do Raha(1971)

    as Thakur

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Door Ka Raahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Dr. Verma

  • Sharmeelee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Colonel

  • Bombay Talkie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Vizarat Khan

  • Johny Mera Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Police Commissioner Mehta

  • Journey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Prosecuting Lawyer

  • Tum Haseen Main Jawan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Raja Sahab (Anuradha's dad) (as Iftikhar)

  • Sawan Bhadon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Gauri Shankar

  • The Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Police Commissioner

  • Prem Pujari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Doctor

  • Sau Saal Beet Gaye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Ittefaq (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Inspector Karwe

  • Aadmi Aur Insaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Saxena

  • Intaquam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Jahan Pyar Miley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Khamoshi(1969)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Pyar Ka Mausam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Keshav

  • Sunghursh(1968)

    as Shankar B. Prasad

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Teesri Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Inspector Das

  • Phool Aur Patthar(1966)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Teesri Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Pinjre Ke Panchhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Police Inspector

  • The Guide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as as Iftekhar

  • Guide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Shaheed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Public Prosecutor - Lahore (as Iftikar)

  • Cha Cha Cha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Family doctor

  • Sangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Indian Air Force Officer

  • Bandini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Chutti Babu

  • Grahasti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Harish's brother-in-law

  • Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Prakash

  • Soorat Aur Seerat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Professor(1962)

    as Painter (cameo)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Kanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Chhabili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Kangan(1959)

    as Ramesh

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Raat Ke Rahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Watson

  • Night Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Dilli Ka Thug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Inspector Dilip Singh

  • Raagini(1958)

    as Villager

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sitaron Se Aage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Mohan

  • Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Police Inspector

  • Jagte Raho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Chandu

  • Taksaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Devdas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Shree 420 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Police Inspector

  • Mirza Ghalib(1954)

    as Bahadur Shah Zafar

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Biraj Bahu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Kishorilal, Deodhar's assistant

  • Aaghosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Mahinder

  • Ek Do Teen(1953)

    as SP Shekhar

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ashiana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Jeevan

  • Sagai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Chandni’s Father

  • Lajawab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Patanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as 'Mali' / Gardener

  • Ghar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    Actor

  • The Criminals of Kathmandu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Harinath Chowdhury

Career shape

Star power in the 83rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 189 titles, 188 of them dated from 1945 to 1992; peak year 1978.

Highest rated

Karz (1980)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Chori Mera Kaam (1975)

Film career

19451992

Peak 1978 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1955Screen debut· Devdas
  • 1978Career best· Don

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting189 of 189: 189 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64th

By decade

1940s2 · acting1950s16 · acting1960s22 · acting1970s79 · acting1980s66 · acting1990s3 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Iftekhar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 62nd percentile, the median of all 41; across their 35 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Reach · how many have seen their films

8thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Midcredits score across 41 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 41 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic6
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Ujala Hi Ujala (1974)

94th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sholay (1975)

Midcredits 95th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 79/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 56. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Iftekhar work with?

People who share at least 2 of Iftekhar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ashok Kumar shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers