Feroz Khan was an Indian actor, film editor, producer and director in the Hindi film industry. For his flamboyant style, with cowboyish swagger and cigar toting persona which revolutionised the style quotient of the otherwise conventional Filmi hero, he is known as the Clint Eastwood of the East and a style icon in the industry.

He appeared in over 50 films in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and became one of India's best-loved heroes with his role in the 1980 hit film 'Qurbani', which he also directed. Khan followed this multi-disciplinary achievement by directing more successful films like 'Dayavan' (1988) and 'Janbaaz' (1986). He won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Aadmi Aur Insaan' in 1970, and was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

His last film appearance was in 'Welcome' (2007).

Feroz Khan was ahead of his time in terms of his unmatchable style, which reflected in his movies and music. His movies like 'Qurbani' and 'Dharmatma' are cult favourites in Hindi cinema. Though he was not considered a superstar, he would remain immortal for several years to come.

Feroz Khan was praised by the Indians and blacklisted by Pakistan for his take on the Governments:

"I am a proud Indian. India is a secular country. The Muslims in India are making lot of progress unlike in Pakistan. Our President is a Muslim and our Prime Minister a Sikh. Pakistan was made in the name of Islam, but look how the Muslims are killing Muslims there."