Salim Durrani Films: Salim Durrani, the legendary Indian cricketer of the 60s, is no more in this world. At the age of 88, he said goodbye to the world on Sunday. Salim Durrani was an excellent all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and was famous for hitting sixes on demand. Along with cricket, Salim Durrani also has a connection with Bollywood.
Salim Durrani also worked in Bollywood films. Significantly, there are many Indian cricketers who have worked in films. Although Salim Durrani was the first cricketer to work in Bollywood. He shared the screen with popular actresses of Hindi cinema, Parveen Babi and Tanuja. Let us tell you about his film career.
Made debut with this film
Salim Durrani made his Bollywood debut with the film 'Ek Masoom'. This film was released in the year 1969, which was directed by Khalid Akhtar. Hindi cinema's veteran actress Tanuja was seen opposite Durrani in this film. There were also stars like Prem Chopra, Abhi Bhattacharya and Helen in this film.
Movie with parveen babi
After making his Bollywood debut with Tanuja, Salim Durrani also worked with Parveen Babi. The film was Charitra, which came in the year 1973. Artists like Manmohan Krishna, Gautam Sarin were also a part of this film.
Let me tell you, Salim Durrani was born in 1934 in Kabul, Afghanistan. However, later his family shifted from there to Karachi. At the same time, when India and Pakistan were partitioned, they all came to India. Let me tell you, Salim started his international cricket career in the year 1960 against Australia. Although this legend is no longer in this world. He breathed his last in Jamnagar.
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