Feroz Khan’s last wish was to make ‘Kurbani’ – Remake of ‘Qurbani’

Feroz Khan is no more but before he passed away he had expressed his last wish which was to finish his dream project - a remake of his 1980 blockbuster film 'Qurbani'. Apart from Feroz Khan, the original also starred Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman and Amjad Khan in pivotal roles.

His last wish was to remake ‘Qurbani’ as ‘Kurbani’. He was very keen that the film be made again and was working towards it. He had announced 'Kurbani' at the 2006 International Indian Film Academy event in Dubai. His son, actor Fardeen Khan, was to reprise his father`s role in the new version of the romantic thriller.

Feroz Khan had also decided to star in the remake of the film. He had roped in filmmaker Sanjay Gupta to wield the megaphone for the movie. Anand Raj Anand had been signed to direct the music for the remake.

Feroz Khan dies of Cancer

The versatile style icon of the 70’s & 80’s- Feroz Khan breathed his last breath late Sunday night at his Bangalore residence. The veteran actor was battling cancer for over a year and had been in critical state for quite sometime now. He was 70 years.

Known as a flamboyant ladies man, his first big hit was the 1965 film “Onche Log” followed by several others like Tasveer, Qurbani, Yalgaar, Janbaaz, Janasheen, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena and most recently Welcome. He also appeared in an English-language film “Tarzan Goes to India” in 1962 opposite Simi Garewal.

The actor was born in Bangalore on Sep 25, 1939. The yesteryear’s sensation is survived by his two children actor Fardeen Khan and daughter Laila. His family members were of the opinion that his death did not come unexpected as his health had been falling steeply.

As recognition to his contribution to Indian cinema, Feroz was conferred with several awards including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000 and the Zee Cine Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008

Feroz Khan passes away

Veteran actor and film-maker Feroz Khan breathed his last breath late Sunday night at his Bangalore residence. The 70 year old actor was battling cancer for over a year.

Feroz Khan is survived by his two children actor Fardeen Khan and daughter Laila.

Known as a flamboyant ladies man, his first big hit was the 1965 film Onche Log followed by several other hits like Tasveer, Qurbani, Yalgaar, Janbaaz, Rani Aur Lalpari, Khhotte Sikkay and off late in films like Janasheen, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena and most recently Welcome.

He also appeared in an English-language film Tarzan Goes to India in 1962 opposite Simi Garewal.

The actor was born in Bangalore on Sep 25, 1939.

As recognition to his contribution to Indian cinema, Feroz was conferred with several awards including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000 and the Zee Cine Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

WELCOME all set to be welcomed

WELCOME, featuring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Feroz Khan, Paresh Rawal and Mallika Sherawat is all set to hit the silver screen on December 21.

It’s a comedy movie produced by Firoz Nadiadwala under the banner of Base Industries Group through Studio 18. Anees Bazmee is the director and story writer of the film who has proved his comic skills in the movies like Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) and No Entry. The melodious music of the film has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Anand Raj Anand.

One of the most remarkable point about this movie is that Anil Kapoor has designed his own look in this multi-starrer comedy.

He is essaying Katrina Kaif's serio-comic don brother in the first half after which he falls for Mallika Sherawat's character in the second half of the film.

"As there is a complete change in my life once the girl walks in, my clothes change colour from black to bright red as well," laughs Anil. He adds, "It's true that I've chosen my own clothes. It was a pain to have to shop so much though.”

Anil has planned and selected his entire look himself.

• Movie Stills of Katrina Kaif from WELCOME