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Salim Akhtar Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Updated On : April 9, 2025

Short Biography

Salim Akhtar was born on 01-01-1943 (tentative date as per his age during death) in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, India. He was an Indian Film Producer who was known for his participation in Bollywood film industry.

Other Name: Salim
Appearance: Bollywood

Salim Akhtar Complete Bio & Career

Salim was born and grew up in Mumbai into a Muslim family. He completed his study in Mumbai.

He made his Bollywood debut as a producer with film Qayamat in 1983 with starter Dharmendra, Jaya Prada, Poonam Dhillon, Smita Patil, Shatrugan Sinha. The movie goes superhit of those time. Next, he produced film "Courage" in 1992, which title name was changed as Jigar before its launch. The movie was launched with star cast Ajay Devgan and Karisma Kapoor.

He also produced several movies including Phool Aur Angaare in 1993, Raja Ki Aayegi Barat in 1993, Baazi in 1995, Badal in 2000, and Chand Sa Roshan Chehra in 2005. Through his film "Raja Ki Aayegi Barat", he was launched actress Rani Mukerji in 1993. He also launched actress Tamannaah Bhatia in Bollywood through his film "Chand Sa Roshan Chehra" in 2005.

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Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Salim Akhtar died at the age of 82 on 08-04-2024 in Mumbai, India.

DEATHDAY 8 April,2025 (Tuesday)
DEATH PLACE Mumbai, Maharashtra
DEATH COUNTRY India

Salim Akhtar Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father H. M. Ishaque Masuda (Actor)
Mother Haji Mohammed Ishaque (Actress & Producer)
Brother Not Known
Sister Not Known
Wife Shama Akhtar (Producer)
Son Samad Akhtar (Producer)
Daughter Saamiya Akhar
Other Relatives Samir Aftab (Nephew)

Salim was born into a Muslim family to Haji Mohammed Ishaque & H.M. Ishaque Masuda. He was married to Shama Akhtar. The couple is blessed with a son named Samad Akhtar and a daughter named Saamiya Akhtar. Bollywood actor/producer Samir Aftab is his nephew.

 

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Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Salim Akhtar

  • He made his Bollywood debut film "Qayamat" in 1983 as a producer.
  • He launched actress Rani Mukerji in 1993 through his production film "Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat".
  • He launched actress Tamannaah Bhatia in 2005 through his film "Chand Sa Roshan Chehra".
  • He gave several hits to the Bollywood film industry.
  • He died at the age of 82.

Salim Akhtar Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Salim Akhtar was 82 years 3 months & 7 days old age.