Sheikh Mukhtar
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Sheikh Mukhtar is a actor from India (age 65).
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Sheikh Mukhtar
- Born
- December 24, 1914
- Birthplace
- Delhi
- Age
- Died aged 65
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
- 6'4" (193.0 cm)
- Weight
- —
- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
- —
- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
- —
- Hair Color
- —
- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
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- Children
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Biography
Sheikh Mukhtar is 111 years old, an actor, from India.
Sheikh Mukhtar was a film actor active in India and later in Pakistan. Sheikh Mukhtar was the son of Chaudhry Ashfaq Ahmed, who was a railway police inspector and was born in Karachi , British India; now Pakistan . Chaudhary Ashfaq Ahmed intentionally got transferred and migrated to Delhi. Sheikh Mukhtar was born on 24 December 1914 in Delhi. He had spent his childhood years in Choodi Waalan Gali (near Jama Mosque , Delhi) and received education at an Anglo-Arabic school, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi.
His father wanted his son to join the Police or Army, but Sheikh Mukhtar was keenly interested in theatre. One of his neighbours from his area started working in a theatre company, so Sheikh Mukhtar also moved to Kolkata and joined the company.
Career & Filmography
Movies(9)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Bada Aadmi |
| 1956 | Mr. Lambu |
| 1951 | Andolan |
| 1946 | Bhookh |
| 1944 | Krishna Bhakta Bodana |
| 1943 | Nai Zindagi |
| 1942 | Roti |
| 1941 | Bahen |
| 1939 | Ek Hi Raasta |
Family
Relationships
Family
Then vs. Now
Debut in Ek Hi Raasta
Sheikh Mukhtar's debut was Ek Hi Raasta (1939).
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Career Timeline
Sheikh Mukhtar's debut was Ek Hi Raasta (1939).
24 December 1914
Sheikh Mukhtar was born on 1914-12-24 in Delhi.
Physical Appearance
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Height in feet | 6 feet |
| Height in feet & inches | 6′4″ |
| Height in centimeters | 193.0 cm |
| Height in meters | 1.93 m |
Interesting Facts
- Sheikh Mukhtar (24 December 1914 – 12 May 1980) was a film actor active in India and later in Pakistan.
- Sheikh Mukhtar stands 6 ft 4 in (193.0 cm) tall.
- Sheikh Mukhtar was the son of Chaudhry Ashfaq Ahmed, who was a railway police inspector and was born in Karachi, British India; now Pakistan.
- Chaudhary Ashfaq Ahmed intentionally got transferred and migrated to Delhi.
- Sheikh Mukhtar was born on 24 December 1914 in Delhi.
- He had spent his childhood years in Choodi Waalan Gali (near Jama Mosque, Delhi) and received education at an Anglo-Arabic school, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi.
- His father wanted his son to join the Police or Army, but Sheikh Mukhtar was keenly interested in theatre.
- One of his neighbours from his area started working in a theatre company, so Sheikh Mukhtar also moved to Kolkata and joined the company.
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Filmography
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