Feroz Khan, a celebrated figure in Indian cinema, began his career as an actor and later achieved success as a director and producer. He made his acting debut in the film ‘Deedi’ in 1960 and directed his first film, ‘Apradh,’ in 1971. His film journey was successful, and he left an impressive body of work. His final film, ‘Welcome,’ was a testament to his lasting impact on the industry.
Feroz Khan, born on August 25, 1939, passed away in 2009 at the age of 69. ‘Welcome,’ released in 2007, became a major hit. Though not in the lead role, Feroz Khan’s performance was impactful. The film’s comedic success was also due to the performances of the four main actors.
‘Welcome,’ directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, was released on December 21, 2007. The soundtrack was created by Anand Raj, Himesh Reshammiya, and Sajid-Wajid. Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal, all gave stellar performances. Feroz Khan played RDX, and his dialogue, ‘Abhi hum zinda hain,’ became very well-known.
The song ‘Insha Allah’ was a highlight, showcasing Feroz Khan’s dance skills. His last film, provided much laughter to the audience. Discussions about the movie continued long after his passing.
The story revolves around two dons (Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor), whose boss is RDX (Feroz Khan). The plot follows Sanjana (Katrina Kaif), who is in love with Rajiv (Akshay Kumar), but his family is revealed to be criminals. ‘Welcome’ is available on Amazon Prime Video. The film had a budget of 48 crore and earned a worldwide total of 119.50 crore.