Agha is a name and title that has been borne by several individuals across South Asia and the Middle East, and also denotes a civilian and military title historically used in the Middle East. This article serves as a disambiguation guide listing notable bearers of the name, with primary reference to Agha, the Indian film actor and producer (1914–1992).
Key Facts
| Term | Agha |
|---|---|
| Type | Name and title |
| Primary association | Indian cinema (actor, 1914–1992) |
| Other usage | Civilian and military title in the Middle East |
| Geographic spread | South Asia, Middle East, Iran |
People named Agha
In Indian cinema
- Agha (1914–1992), Indian film actor and producer who worked extensively in Hindi cinema.
- Jalal Agha (1945–1995), Indian actor and director in Bollywood films, and son of the actor Agha.
In politics and public life
- Agha Siraj Durrani (1953–2025), Pakistani politician.
- Riyad Naasan Agha (1947–2025), Syrian philosopher, politician and diplomat.
- Zakaria al-Agha (1942–2025), Palestinian politician.
As a title
Agha is also used as a civilian and military title in the Middle East, historically denoting persons of standing in administrative or military hierarchies.
Places
Several places in Iran share the name Agha; these are typically distinguished individually in geographic disambiguation listings.
Significance
The shared name links figures from distinct cultural spheres — Indian cinema, South Asian politics, and the Arab world — illustrating the wide circulation of the term across linguistic and national boundaries. In Indian cinema in particular, the actor Agha and his son Jalal Agha together represent two generations of contribution to Hindi films.
Related topics
- Agha (actor)
- Jalal Agha
- Hindi cinema
- Agha (title)
- Agha Siraj Durrani
- Zakaria al-Agha
- Riyad Naasan Agha
References
- English Wikipedia: Agha
- Wikidata item: Q393420