Feroz Khan, a prominent name in Bollywood, was a successful actor, director, and producer. He started his acting career with the film ‘Deedi’ in 1960. He later transitioned to directing, with his first directorial venture, ‘Apradh,’ in 1971. Feroz Khan had a successful film career. He passed away 16 years ago, but not before creating one last memorable film.
Born in Bangalore on August 25, 1939, Feroz Khan died in 2009 at the age of 69. His last film was ‘Welcome’ (2007), which turned out to be a blockbuster. While Feroz Khan wasn’t the central character, his role and dialogues left a lasting impression. Katrina Kaif was the leading actress, but the performances of four other actors truly elevated the film into a comedic masterpiece.
‘Welcome,’ directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, was released on December 21, 2007. The film featured music by Anand Raj, Himesh Reshammiya, and Sajid-Wajid. The four key actors were Akshay Kumar, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal, all of whom delivered exceptional performances, earning widespread acclaim. Feroz Khan played RDX, whose dialogue ‘Abhi hum zinda hain’ gained iconic status.
The movie’s hit song ‘Insha Allah’ included Feroz Khan’s dance. Feroz Khan provided ample humor, and ‘Welcome’ marked his final film appearance. The film provided significant entertainment to the audience, and discussions around the film continued even after his death.
The story centers on two dons (Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor) and their boss, RDX (Feroz Khan). The plot involves Sanjana (Katrina Kaif), the sister of the two dons, who falls for Rajiv (Akshay Kumar). The narrative unfolds as Sanjana’s family’s criminal background is exposed. The film is available on Amazon Prime Video. The budget of the film ‘Welcome’ was 48 crore, while its worldwide collection was 119.50 crore.