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From Painter to Screen Legend: Actor's 400+ Films, 75 Police Roles
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Iftikhar: Painter to Iconic Cop, 400+ Films, Played Police Officer 75 Times
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News18
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10-03-2026, 16:16
Iftikhar: Painter to Iconic Cop, 400+ Films, Played Police Officer 75 Times
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Veteran actor Iftikhar Ahmed Sharif, known as Iftikhar, starred in over 400 films between 1937 and 1994.
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He famously portrayed a police officer more than 75 times, becoming synonymous with the role in Hindi cinema.
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Initially, Iftikhar pursued painting, earning a diploma from Lucknow College of Arts, before his acting career.
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His iconic cop roles include films like Don, Zanjeer, and Deewaar, cementing his screen persona.
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He passed away in February 1995 after a paralytic stroke, leaving a lasting impact on Indian cinema.
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