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Agha

Agha is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Agha began their career in 1979. With 30 credits to their name, Agha remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 40+ years, Agha's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.

30+Known Credits
4.3Avg Rating
veteranCareer Phase

Career Milestones

1979

Film debut

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1981

Highest rated: Ghungroo Ki Awaaz (6.8)

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The Numbers

Agha by the Numbers

Total Films0
Back-to-back Watch0 hours~estimate
Hit Ratio0%
Yrs Active0
Versatility0/10
Repeat Directors0
Biggest CollaborationRishi Kapoor4 films together

If you watched every Agha film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 23 hours. Most-paired with Rishi Kapoor — 4 films together.

Collaboration Network

Collaboration Network

The Constellation

Top 9 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Agha.

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Career Analytics

Language Distribution

Hindi
100%

Films by Decade

1
1970s
8
1980s
1
1990s

Top Co-Actors

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Agha has worked most frequently with Tinnu Anand (2 films), Rishi Kapoor (4 films), Pran (3 films), Neetu Singh (2 films), and Raj Babbar (2 films).

Legacy & Influence

Agha was a character actor in Hindi cinema, primarily active from the 1950s through the 1980s. He is best remembered for his comedic and supporting roles, often portraying affable, sometimes bumbling, figures who provided light-hearted relief. His career trajectory saw him transition from early appearances in films like 'Aan' (1952) to more defined character parts in later decades. While not a leading man, Agha's consistent presence contributed to the ensemble casts of numerous films, helping to flesh out the social worlds depicted in mainstream cinema. His performances, though not widely critically dissected, were a familiar and generally welcome element in the cinematic landscape of his time. Agha worked alongside major stars and directors, appearing in films such as 'Naya Daur' (1957), 'Waqt' (1965), and 'Pakeezah' (1972), where his roles, however small, added to the texture of the narratives. In the latter part of his career, he featured in films like 'Ghungroo Ki Awaaz' (1981) and 'Love and God' (1986). His contribution lies in the domain of reliable character acting, representing a certain type of everyday, often humorous persona that populated Hindi films for several decades. He did not pioneer a new style or genre, but his filmography represents the work of a dedicated professional who fulfilled a specific niche within the industry's ecosystem.

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