FEROZ KHAN: THE STYLISH FILMMAKER
ARVIND K.PANDEY
Feroz Khan the style icon of yesteryear is now no more on this planet.He will always be remembered for introducing style and glamour-oriented movies, for big budget movies that had soulful music.He was one of the most handsome actors to grace the silver screen. The presence of style quotient made his movies stand out from other movies. Though his movies were usually formula based, the brilliant direction in league with haunting music always made the movies hit among the viewers.
His quest for scenic locations made the movies real fest for the eyes. Watch Dharmatma. The picturesque locations featuring Afghanistan when gets combined with beauty of Hema Malini the result is lethal. He started his movie career with Didi and came into limelight after doing movies like Oonche Log and Arzoo.
He received Filmfare Best Debut Award Didi (1960 ),Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in movie Aadmi Aur Insaan and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 200.Safar , Mela, Upaasana,Ek Sapeera Ek Luteera ,Oonche Log,Arzoo,Aadmi Aur Insaan and Aurat ,to name a few, are some of the notable movies. Apradh was his first directorial venture .
However, he attained unparallel success after the release of Dharmatma made under his direction. The movies directed by him like Qurbani,Janbaaz ,Dayavan and Yalgaar allowed him to carve a permanent place in the hearts of viewers.
