Syed Kamal was born on April 27, 1937 in Merath, Uttar Pradesh, British India. He was an actor and director, known for Jannat (1957), Betaab (1952) and Insaan Aur Gadha (1973). He was married to Zareen Kamal. He died on October 1, 2009 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.