# Rehman (actor)
**Rehman** (रहमान; born Syed Rehman Khan, 23 June 1921 – 5 November 1984) was an Indian film actor who worked in [Hindi cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/hindi-cinema) from the mid-1940s to the early 1980s, best remembered as a member of [Guru Dutt](https://www.edgepedia.org/guru-dutt)'s team and for his roles in *[Pyaasa](https://www.edgepedia.org/pyaasa)* (1957), *Chaudhvin Ka Chand* (1960), and *Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam* (1962).[1](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman?ctr=1353&filterBy=r&people=&search=) • [2](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Syed Rehman Khan; one account renders it Saeed-ul-Rahaman Khan[1](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman?ctr=1353&filterBy=r&people=&search=) • [3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wR4XNHuxs) |
| Born / died | 23 June 1921, Lahore, British India (now Pakistan); 5 November 1984[1](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman?ctr=1353&filterBy=r&people=&search=) • [2](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman) |
| Background | Born into a royal Pashtun-origin family; graduated from Robertson College, Jabalpur[2](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman) |
| Screen debut | *Chand* (1944)[4](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/rehman/32633) |
| Output | 81 listed film appearances as cast, from *Shahjehan* (1946) to *Sanjh Ki Bela* (1981)[5](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/rehman-nm-7068/movies) |
## Early life and entry into films
Rehman was born on 23 June 1921 in Lahore, then in British India and now in Pakistan, into a family of royal Pashtun heritage.[1](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman?ctr=1353&filterBy=r&people=&search=) • [2](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman) He completed his graduation from Robertson College in Jabalpur.[2](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman)
**Behind the camera first.** Before acting, he began his film career as the third assistant director to Vishram Bedekar.[3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wR4XNHuxs) His screen debut as an actor came with *Chand* (1944).[4](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/rehman/32633)
## Career
Rehman's career lasted more than four decades, from the mid-1940s to the early 1980s.[4](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/rehman/32633) • [5](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/rehman-nm-7068/movies) His early credits included *Shahjehan* (1946) and *Nargis* (1946), followed by *Pyar Ki Jeet* (1948) and *Badi Bahen* (1949).[4](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/rehman/32633) • [5](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/rehman-nm-7068/movies) One film he particularly enjoyed making in this period was *Sanwaria* (1949), produced by Filmistan, co-starring Hafeez Jehan and Veera, and directed by N. A. Mansoori.[6](https://upperstall.com/profile/luminary/rehman/)
**The Guru Dutt collaborations.** Rehman was an integral part of the Guru Dutt team, and his best-remembered work comes from that circle of films.[10](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman) In *Pyaasa* (1957) he played Mr. Ghosh; in *Chaudhvin Ka Chand* (1960) he played Pyare Mian, the Nawab; and in *Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam* (1962) he played Chhote Babu, also credited as Chotte Sarkar.[7](https://turkcealtyazi.org/prs/0716839/rehman.html) • [8](https://watch.plex.tv/cs/person/rehman-2) His other well-known films from these decades include *Chhoti Bahen* (1959), *Chhalia* (1960), *Dharmputra* (1961), *Gazal* (1964), *Waqt* (1965), *Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya* (1966), *Dil Diya Dard Liya* (1966), *Baharon Ki Manzil* (1968), and *Abhilasha* (1968).[6](https://upperstall.com/profile/luminary/rehman/) • [5](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/rehman-nm-7068/movies) In *Waqt* he played Chinnoy Seth in a cast that included [Sunil Dutt](https://www.edgepedia.org/sunil-dutt), Raaj Kumar, and [Shashi Kapoor](https://www.edgepedia.org/shashi-kapoor).[9](https://theiapolis.com/rehman/index-sg1n.html)
**Later career.** Rehman continued as a character actor well into the 1970s.[6](https://upperstall.com/profile/luminary/rehman/) His roles in this period included Sunita's father in *[Aap Ki Kasam](https://www.edgepedia.org/aap-ki-kasam)* (1974) and Aarti Devi's father in *[Aandhi](https://www.edgepedia.org/aandhi)* (1975), followed by *Chacha Bhatija* (1977), *Salaam Memsaab* (1979), and *Dil... Akhir Dil Hai* and *Rajput* (both 1982).[7](https://turkcealtyazi.org/prs/0716839/rehman.html) • [8](https://watch.plex.tv/cs/person/rehman-2) • [4](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/rehman/32633)
## Colleagues and family
Rehman worked with the major figures of his era; accounts of his career emphasize his films with Guru Dutt and with [Dilip Kumar](https://www.edgepedia.org/dilip-kumar), including *Dil Diya Dard Liya* (1966).[3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wR4XNHuxs)
## Dates of birth and death
Most databases give 23 June 1921 as the date of birth and 1984 as the date of death.[1](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman?ctr=1353&filterBy=r&people=&search=) • [2](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman) A Turkish subtitle database records the birth date as 23 June 1923.[7](https://turkcealtyazi.org/prs/0716839/rehman.html)
## References
1. [Rehman – Artists, Biography, Films, Legacy, Cinemaazi](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman?ctr=1353&filterBy=r&people=&search=)
2. [Hindi Movie Actor Rehman Biography, News, Photos, Videos, NETTV4U](https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/movie-actor/rehman)
3. [Rehman Biography in Hindi, Hindi Radio India, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2wR4XNHuxs)
4. [Rehman – Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos, BookMyShow](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/rehman/32633)
5. [Rehman – Complete Movie List & Filmography, BollywoodMDB](https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/rehman-nm-7068/movies)
6. [Rehman – Upperstall.com](https://upperstall.com/profile/luminary/rehman/)
7. [Rehman – Oyuncu, TurkceAltyazi.org](https://turkcealtyazi.org/prs/0716839/rehman.html)
8. [Filmy a seriály Rehman, Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/cs/person/rehman-2)
9. [Rehman (1921–1984): his filmography and fan discussions, Theiapolis](https://theiapolis.com/rehman/index-sg1n.html)
10. [Rehman – Artists | Biography, Films, Legacy | Cinemaazi](https://www.cinemaazi.com/people/rehman)
---
*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Films and standalone screen works › Film people and crafts › Film actors and performers › Indian and South Asian film actors by industry and language › Hindi film actors, 1930s–1960s*
*Initially written Sep 17, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 18, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Sep 18, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 · Last review: Oct 25, 2026*
*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*
License: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license