Mehmood

Actor

Date of birth:

29 Sep 1932

Height:

Spouse:

Bhindi Baazaar Inc

(17 Jun 2011)

Action

Paap

(30 Jan 2004)

Actor

Suspect (as Mehmood)

Actor

Ghar Bazar

(1998)

Actor

Balaam Hyderabadi

Ghulam-E-Mustafa

(31 Oct 1997)

Action

Dushman Duniya Ka

(22 Nov 1996)

Actor, Director

Baba, drug pedlar

Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai

(3 May 1996)

Actor

Himself (a scene from a movie)

Guddu

(11 Aug 1995)

Actor

special appearance (Qawwali Singer)

Actor

Anna

Actor

Zakhmi Dil

(25 Nov 1994)

Actor

Kaka

Chaand Ka Tukdaa

(19 Aug 1994)

Actor

Munu Munu Babu

Juaari

(8 Jul 1994)

Actor

Andaaz Apna Apna

(11 Apr 1994)

Actor

Johnny (Photographer) (as Mehmoood), special appearance - Johnny (Photographer

Actor

Menka's Father (as Mehmood Bhaijaan)

Tehqiqaat

(1993)

Actor

Michael (drunk

Khalnayika

(6 Aug 1993)

Actor

Dil Ke Baazi

(7 May 1993)

Sound

Bewafa Se Wafa

(11 Sep 1992)

Actor

Khabade - Junkman

Actor

Faisla

(1988)

Actor

Jaggu

Pyar Mohabbat

(1988)

Actor

Kaash

(4 Sep 1987)

Actor

special appearance

Khooni Mahal

(27 May 1987)

Sound

Imaandar

(3 Apr 1987)

Actor

Itwari Lal

Majaal

(3 Apr 1987)

Actor

Shrichand Titarmare

Actor

Thakur

Actor

Love Marriage

(14 Dec 1984)

Actor

Majid Kaliya

Ek Nai Paheli

(29 Jun 1984)

Actor

Dr. Suri - Hari

Actor

Kalakaar

(9 Dec 1983)

Actor

Karim Lalla

Khud-Daar

(30 Jul 1982)

Actor

Jaggan

Teesri Aankh

(23 Apr 1982)

Actor

Constable Hanuman Singh

Hotel

(21 Aug 1981)

Actor

Nawab Arshad Ali

Sannata

(31 Jul 1981)

Actor

Man Pasand

(1980)

Actor

Popatlal

Naya Bakra

(1980)

Actor

Music director

Lootmaar

(10 Oct 1980)

Actor

John Gonzales

Abdullah

(26 Sep 1980)

Actor

Ahmed

Khanjar

(18 Jan 1980)

Actor

Actor

Pandit Brij Bhushan

Shabash Daddy

(1979)

Actor

Naukar

(7 Dec 1979)

Actor

Dayal

Janta Hawaldaar

(27 Apr 1979)

Actor, Director

Actor

Singer (in song "Aabra Ka Dabra")

Do Phool

(1978)

Actor, Producer

Putan-Mani - Double role

Actor, Director

Jalan

(1978)

Actor

Pilpili Saheb

(1978)

Actor

Sawan Ke Geet

(1978)

Actor

Des Pardes

(29 Jun 1978)

Actor

Anwar

Aafat

(1977)

Actor

Mahesh

Actor

Do Ladkiyan

(1977)

Actor

Hatyara

(1977)

Actor

Bombay Hijra (as Mahmood)

Actor

Shankar

Actor

Aap Beeti

(1976)

Actor

Amaanat

(1976)

Actor

Mahesh

Bajrangbali

(1976)

Actor

Shakun

Bhoola Bhatka

(1976)

Director

Deewangee

(1976)

Actor

Actor, Director

Johnny

Harfan Maula

(1976)

Actor

Babu

Salakhen

(1976)

Actor

Abdul Rehman

Sabse Bada Rupaiya

(31 Mar 1976)

Actor

Neki Ram (as Mahmood)

Anari

(1975)

Actor

Actor

Plainclothes policeman

Actor

Mazaaq

(1975)

Actor

Raja

Qaid

(1975)

Actor

Bajrangi

Actor

Albeli

(1974)

Actor

Badla

(1974)

Actor

Hippie

Dulhan

(1974)

Actor

Raju

Actor

Kunwara Baap

(1974)

Actor, Director

Mahesh

Pocket Maar

(1974)

Actor

Sunder (as Mahmood)

Actor

Saraswati Prasad

Vardan

(1974)

Actor

Hawas

(2 Aug 1974)

Actor

Inspector Mehmood

Khoon Ki Keemat

(3 May 1974)

Actor

Anokhi Ada

(1973)

Actor

Bhushan

Actor

Kora Anchal

(1973)

Actor

Nirdosh

(23 Nov 1973)

Actor

Jugnu

(30 Aug 1973)

Actor

Mahesh

Garam Masala

(1972)

Actor

Rajkumar Suraj Kumar

Haar Jeet

(1972)

Actor

Kangan

(1972)

Actor

Banke

Munimji

(1972)

Actor

Actor

Bombay To Goa

(3 Mar 1972)

Actor, Producer

Bus conductor Khanna

Albela

(1971)

Actor

Hangama

(1971)

Actor

Jagdeep

Actor

Mahesh - Ms. Dhanwanti - Panditji

Actor

Bhola

Actor

Sundar

Man Mandir

(1971)

Actor

Gorakh Nath

Mere Apne

(1971)

Actor

Anokhelal

Naya Zamana

(1971)

Actor

Mahesh (Rajan's brother-in-law

Paras

(1971)

Actor

Munna Sarkar

Preetam

(1971)

Actor

Safachat (as Mahmood

Bhai Bhai

(1970)

Actor

Johnny

Devi

(1970)

Actor

Raja Ram

Humjoli

(1970)

Actor

Shivram - Balram - Pasuram

Jawab

(1970)

Actor

Bajrangi - Professor Alfonso - Munim

Costume

Actor

Mastana

(16 Oct 1970)

Actor

Satya

Badi Didi

(1969)

Actor

Madan

Black Arrow

(1969)

Director

Madhavi

(1969)

Actor

Khadak Singh (as Mahmood)

Meri Bhabhi

(1969)

Actor

Shambu

Pyar Hi Pyar

(1969)

Actor

Go-go

Shatranj

(1969)

Actor

Amir

Simla Road

(1969)

Actor

Suhag Raat

(1969)

Actor

Jumman Bijnori

Actor

Mahesh (as Mahmood)

Vishwas

(1969)

Actor

Waris

(1969)

Actor

Ram Kumar 3

Aankhen

(1968)

Actor

Mehmood

Aulad

(1968)

Actor

Chamanlal "Charlie" Singaporie

Baazi

(1968)

Actor

Brahmachari

(1968)

Actor

Do Kaliyan

(1968)

Actor

Mahesh

Actor

Izzat

(1968)

Actor

Mahesh

Neel Kamal

(1968)

Actor

Girdhar Gopal Agarwal

Padosan

(1968)

Actor, Producer

Master Pillai (AKA Masterji

Actor

Haria

Actor

Bajrang (Birju) / Ram (in play) (as Mahmood)

Pinjre Ka Panchhi

(2 Jan 1968)

Actor

Laalu

Actor

Albata

Actor

Mahesh Chander

Dil Ne Pukara

(1967)

Actor

Bansi

Actor

Actor

Meharbaan

(1967)

Actor

Madhu (Laxmi's brother)

Biradari

(1966)

Actor

Chandu 'Rotiwala'

Actor

Pandey

Dadi Maa

(1966)

Actor

Mahesh

Love In Tokyo

(1966)

Actor

Mahesh

Actor

Mangloo

Pati Patni

(1966)

Actor

Pashupati Pachisiya

Pyar Kiye Ja

(1966)

Actor

Atma

Director

Aakash Deep

(1965)

Actor

Arzoo

(1965)

Actor

Mandhu Mumtazali

Bahu Beti

(1965)

Actor

Mahesh

Bedaag

(1965)

Actor

Ghanshyam

Bhoot Bungla

(1965)

Actor, Director, Writer

Mohan Kumar (as Mahmood)

Do Dil

(1965)

Actor

Bahadur

Gumnaam

(1965)

Actor

The Butler

Actor

Rahim Mohammad Salauddin

Kajal

(1965)

Actor

Bhola

Namaste Ji

(1965)

Actor

Neela Aakash

(1965)

Actor

Purnima

(1 Oct 1965)

Actor

Chimanbhai 'Kafanwala' Suratwala

Beti Bete

(1964)

Actor

Munna / Mahesh

Chitralekha

(1964)

Actor

Brahmachari Shwetank

Ghazal

(1964)

Actor

Leader

(1964)

Choreography

Actor

Girdhari

Actor

Prakash

Shabnam

(1964)

Actor

Ziddi

(1964)

Actor

Mahesh

Zindagi

(1964)

Actor

Jaggu

Bharosa

(1963)

Actor

Platform M.P.P.S.

Actor

Sunder

Dil Ek Mandir

(1963)

Actor

Lallulal

First Love

(1963)

Actor

Actor

Sunder

Godaan

(1963)

Actor

Grahasthi

(1963)

Actor

Jaggu (Harish's nephew)

Humrahi

(1963)

Actor

Mahesh

Actor

Road No. 303

(1963)

Actor

Aarti

(1962)

Actor

Kumar (uncredited)

Actor

Anokhe

Actor

Actor

Rakhi

(1962)

Actor

Kasturi

Chhote Nawab

(1961)

Actor

Chote Nawab

Ganga Jamuna

(1961)

Costume

Kanoon

(1961)

Actor

Vijay Prasad

Lambe Haath

(1961)

Actor

Actor

Passport

(1961)

Actor

Pyase Panchhi

(1961)

Actor

Mahesh

Sanjog

(1961)

Actor

Sasural

(1961)

Actor

Mahesh

Bahana

(1960)

Actor

Black Rider

(1960)

Director

Do Dost

(1960)

Actor

Kala Aadmi

(1960)

Actor

Manzil

(1960)

Actor

Shanker Pahelwan

Actor

Raja

Actor

as Mahmood

Chhoti Behen

(1959)

Actor

Mahesh

Actor

(uncredited)

Jagir

(1959)

Actor

Actor

Suresh Sinha's brother

Actor

Rajpal - Raju

Qaidi No. 911

(1959)

Actor

Chandu

(1958)

Actor

Farishta

(1958)

Actor

Howrah Bridge

(1958)

Actor

Wedding Dancer

Parvarish

(1958)

Actor

Ramesh Singh

Shan E Hatim

(1958)

Actor

Phagun

(3 Jan 1958)

Actor

Palace Guard (as Mahmood)

Abhimaan

(1957)

Actor

Anjali

(1957)

Actor

Baarish

(1957)

Actor

Do Roti

(1957)

Actor

Pagla

Ek Saal

(1957)

Actor

Doctor

Parveen

(1957)

Actor

Pyaasa

(1957)

Actor

Vijay's brother

Sati Pariksha

(1957)

Actor

C I D

(1956)

Actor

Sher Singh

Actor

Inspector

(1956)

Actor

Mem Saheb

(1956)

Actor

Hardeep Kumar (as Mahmood)

Bahu

(1955)

Actor

Bandish

(1955)

Actor

Faraar

(1955)

Actor

Producer

Sardar

(1955)

Actor

Baadbaan

(1954)

Actor

Dhobi Doctor

(1954)

Actor

Jagriti

(1954)

Actor

Nastik

(1954)

Actor

Vinod Kumar's man

Actor

Preetam (as Mahmud

Shamsher

(1953)

Actor

Sindoor

(1947)

Actor

Man Ki Jeet

(1944)

Actor

Mandir

(1937)

Actor

Awards

1975

Filmfare Awards
(Best ComedianComedienne)

1970

Filmfare Awards
(Best ComedianComedienne)

1967

Filmfare Awards
(Best ComedianComedienne)

1963

Filmfare Awards
(Best Supporting Actor)

News

Nakuul Mehta pays tribute to Junior Mehmood, remembers working with him in show 'Pyaar Ka Dard'

9 Dec 2023

The actor breathed his last in the early hours of Friday.Junior Mehmood's family friend confirmed the news and said, "He passed away last night at 2 am in Mumbai. He was suffering from stomach cancer and was not keeping well for the last few days. His last rites will be performed in Santacruz burial ground after today's afternoon prayers."Taking to Instagram, Nakuul shared pictures from the serial sets along with a lengthy note.The note read, "I had the great fortune of sharing sets with Junior Mehmood Saab in my very first television outing. I vividly recall filming our first shot together for the pilot and in time he set the tone for our relationship by fondly calling me Adi Baba on and off sets and I lovingly addressed him as Junior Sir! Whilst the set had a mix of some experienced and distinguished actors and then there were absolute newcomers.. In between all of them was one man with a cumulative experience of all of us. He served the arts for 55 years before he passed on yesterday but never for a moment made you believe or feel that he came from years of work, having worked with some of the greatest and being an inspiration himself to some wonderful comic talent which subsequently found their home in our industry."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nakuul Mehta (@nakuulmehta)"He was always encouraging, very considerate of another actor's space and never for once made you feel like you did not belong. We called him Shanky Kaka and he was that actor and person on and off set who would never command attention but you take him off the show and something would not feel right. He was that invisible glue who would hold the show together and rarely got the credit that he in all fairness deserved. Knowing him, he'd be happy just to be on a set, living his childhood dream," he added.Nakuul continued, "Thank you for your kindness and that always encouraging smile. Being on a set with you made me so much better. Thank you for the memories, Junior Sir [?] P.S. Thanks @alekhsangal for sharing this picture from the distant past. Our man @ayushdas always with a knack for saving precious memories for posterity."Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer.Jr Mehmood's close friend Salam Kazi earlier told ANI, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he had also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."Actor Naeem Sayyed, popularly known as Junior Mehmood has been featured in over 200 films in different languages.He is best known for movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980).

Aditya Pancholi, Raza Murad express grief on Junior Mehmood's demise

8 Dec 2023

Aditya Pancholi and Raza Murad expressed their grief and paid their last respects to veteran actor Junior Mehmood in Mumbai on Friday. Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer. He was 67. The actor breathed his last in the early hours of Friday. Junior Mehmood's family friend confirmed the news and said, "He passed away last night at 2 am in Mumbai. He was suffering from stomach cancer and was not keeping well for the last few days. His last rites will be performed in Santacruz burial ground after today's afternoon prayers."Talking to ANI, Aditya Pancholi said, "Very sad, he was a very kind person and he helped many people. I will remember him throughout my life and pray to God that his soul rests in peace and his family gets strength. He was like my brother, when we did not have a car, he used to take us around during the struggling days."Raza Murad shared, "In 110 years of Indian films's history, there is no such superstar child artist like him has come till date in the industry. Whether it was Rajesh Khanna's 'Haathi Mere Saathi', 'Aan Milo Sajna', superstars also needed Junior Mehmood. He is the only child artist in history, who had his own audience, who was superstar in his own. His name used to create rhythm in the film. Distributors also wanted him. He was paired with Sheikh Mukhtar Saab. They were like master and apprentice."The actor added, "It was Junior Mehmood, who took me out of India. After he took me to Dubai, then to Bangkok. He never use to make films without me. Whether it was a video film or Marathi film, without me he never use to do shows. He was a very humble person. He was firm and true to his commitment. Such child artist has neither come till date nor will come in future."Avtar Gill, who also came to pay the last tribute to Junior Mehmood, told ANI, "Few days ago Johnny Lever told me about his health condition. You will be surprised to know that he was senior to me in the film industry. When he used to work in the films, I was in school. In college, I use to watch his movies. After that we kept on meeting and many times talked about working in the films. He was a loving person, whenever I met him, he greeted me well. The whole world knew Junior Mehmood as an actor but not as a person."He continued, "Three-fours days ago, I also did a video call with him. He was able to recognize but was not talking.So, I told I told I will come to meet you in one or two days. Then, suddenly got the news that he is no more. I didn't knew that he will leave us so early. I pray to god that his soul rest in peace. He was a good man. The work he has done, everyone and the whole world knows it. We have seen him working with superstars like Shammi Kapoor, Jeetendra, among others, there was no such star with whom he didn't worked with. He was one of the them who is called a born actor, be it a song, dance or scene, he always did a tremendous job. I think the world will remember for the work he did."Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer.Jr Mehmood's close friend Salam Kazi earlier told ANI, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."Jr Mehmood worked in over 200 films in different languages.He is best known for movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980).

Junior Mehmood Funeral: Johny Lever, Sudesh Bhosale pay their last respects

8 Dec 2023

Johny Lever and playback singer Sudesh Bhosale paid their last respects to veteran actor Junior Mehmood in Mumbai on Friday.Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday. He was 67. The actor breathed his last in the early hours of Friday. Junior Mehmood's family friend confirmed the news and said, "He passed away last night at 2 am in Mumbai. He was suffering from stomach cancer and was not keeping well for the last few days. His last rites will be performed in Santacruz burial ground after today's afternoon prayers."Talking to ANI, Johny said, "Our relationship was one that I will never forget until I die. Seeing his performance, I used to wonder whether I too could perform like this. He was my inspiration. We have seen him as a big star. He was a star from the time he was young and people used to go to the movies just to see him."Singer Sudesh Bhosale told ANI, "We grew up with his films and he was a great artist of our country. There is no superstar with whom he has not worked. A good person, a great artist, a brother, and a friend has left us all today. May God grant him heaven. He used to inspire us and I wish other artists also got to see his films and his name remain forever in this industry and the world."Apart from them, actors like Raza Murad, Avtar Gill, Rakesh Bedi among others also arrived at the funeral.Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer.Jr Mehmood's close friend Salam Kazi earlier told ANI, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."Actor Naeem Sayyed, popularly known as Junior Mehmood has been featured in over 200 films in different languages.He is best known for movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980).

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood passes away after long battle with stage four cancer

8 Dec 2023

Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday. He was 67. The actor breathed his last in the early hours of Friday. Junior Mehmood's family friend confirmed the news and said, "He passed away last night at 2 am in Mumbai. He was suffering from stomach cancer and was not keeping well for the last few days. His last rites will be performed in Santacruz burial ground after today's afternoon prayers."Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer.Jr Mehmood's close friend Salam Kazi earlier told ANI, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."Recently, actor Sachin Pilgaonkar, known for his role in films like 'Nadiya Ke Paar' and 'Balika Badhu' urged his fans to pray for veteran actor Junior Mehmood's health.Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Sachin shared a post which reads, "I request you all to pray for my childhood friend Jr Mehmood who's suffering with a fatal illness. I had a video conversation with him a couple of days ago and went to see him today but he was sleeping as he was under medication. I am in touch with his son and Johnny Lever regarding his health. May god bless him."Actor Johny Lever also paid a visit to Jr Mehmood at his Mumbai residence.Actor Naeem Sayyed, popularly known as Junior Mehmood has been featured in over 200 films in different languages.He is best known for movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980).

Sachin Pilgaonkar urges fans to pray for veteran actor Junior Mehmood

6 Dec 2023

Sachin Pilgaonkar, known for his role in films like 'Nadiya Ke Paar' and 'Balika Badhu' has urged his fans to pray for veteran actor Junior Mehmood's health.Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Sachin shared a post which reads, "I request you all to pray for my childhood friend Jr Mehmood who's suffering with a fatal illness. I had a video conversation with him a couple of days ago and went to see him today but he was sleeping as he was under medication. I am in touch with his son and Johnny Lever regarding his health. May god bless him."Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, known for his roles in films like 'Kati Patang' and 'Aan Milo Sajna' among others, is currently battling with stage four cancer.Jr Mehmood's close friend Salam Kazi earlier told ANI, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."Actor Johny Lever also paid a visit to Jr Mehmood at his Mumbai residence.Jr Mehmood (67) has been featured in over 200 films in different languages.He is best known for movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980).

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood suffering from stage four cancer, Johnny Lever pays visit

2 Dec 2023

Jr Mehmood's close friend Salam Kazi told ANI, "He was ill for 2 months and initially we thought that he might have some minor problem but after that suddenly his weight started decreasing. And when the medical reports came, it said there was cancer in the liver and lungs and a tumour in the intestine and he has also developed jaundice. So the treatment going on, but the doctors said it's a stage four cancer."Actor Johnny Lever also paid a visit to Jr Mehmood at his Mumbai residence.Jr Mehmood (67) has been featured in over 200 films in different languages.He is best known for movies like 'Brahmachari' (1968), 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970), 'Parvarish' (1977), and 'Do Aur Do Paanch' (1980).

"Film for all occasions and ages": Saira Banu as she celebrates 55 years of 'Padosan'

29 Nov 2023

Padosan' completed 55 years, veteran actor Saira Banu recalled working in the movie and shared her shooting experience with Sunil DuttMehmood and Kishore Kumar.She took to her Instagram handle and wrote, "We are talking about one of the most favourite films of my career, mine, and the public in general. It is 'PADOSAN', a film for all occasions and ages. I am glad that I did this because I had refused any work soon after my marriage. It was understood that I would not be carrying on with a professional career."Banu continued, "It was then that Mehmood Bhai as he had earlier approached me for this film came running to Sahib, hugged him close, and kept saying in a rhetorical tone 'Yousuf Bhai you have to let Saira do this film for me. I will not let go of you until you say yes please please' Sahab was tickled to the bone and kept repeating laughingly 'Mehmood it is entirely up to Saira, You have to convince her. You have my absolute permission."Recalling further how the ace actor Mehmood approached legendary actor Dilip Kumar to allow her to be part of this film, she said, "At that time everyone knew that Sahib had shifted his venue of shooting to the South and Mehmood very considerately committed to Sahib that he would shoot the film in Madras with me to facilitate Sahib and I being together. This was the 'Cherry on the Cake' and I said Yes to PADOSAN. I am glad that unlike the dozens of films that I let go of PADOSAN and PURAB AUR PASCHIM were not one of them."The veteran actor added, "Mehmood Bhai shared scenes from the Tamil version of PADOSAN, and I laughed my guts out. We started shooting in Madras, and goodness it was a gathering of comedians, creating history with this film. The cast was so perfectly chosen that even I was initially surprised to see Dutt Saab as a simpleton 'Gaonwalla', I mean who could have imagined it? Dutt Saab would humorously say, 'Sairaji Yeh Kyaa Hain, Yeh Hum Kyaa Kar Rahein Hain? Hamein Toh 'Anthony and Cleopatra' May Kaam Karna Chahiye, Something Romantic and Glamorous."She concluded with, "Until PADOSAN, I hadn't worked with Dutt Saab, who turned out to be lively and funny. On the contrary, Kishore ji was a very subdued gentlemanly star who would get up from his seat respectfully as soon as any Lady walked in. The shooting was a killer. I used to laugh uncontrollably so much that the Unit would turn off all the lights and say 'Ruk Jao, Abhi Madam Hass Rahin Hain'. It was that difficult for me to stop. Later, I will be sharing anecdotes about PADOSAN that are both funny and interesting.#55YearsToPadosan"Directed by Jyoti Swaroop, the musical comedy film 'Padosan' was released in 1968. It featured Sunil Dutt and Saira Banu in lead roles along with MehmoodKishore Kumar, Mukri, Raj Kishore and Keshto Mukherjee. The film was produced by Mehmood and N C Sippy. The film was a remake of the Bengali film 'Pasher Bari', which was based on a short story of the same name by Arun Chowdhury starring Bhanu Bandyopadhyay and Sabitri Chatterjee.

From getting married to Kuku Kohli to addressing love affair rumours with Mehmood: Aruna Irani bares it all in tell-all interview

2 Feb 2023

In this in-depth and heartfelt interview, Aruna Irani also addressed many rumours that made tides during the '80s and '90s. When asked about Mehmood's role in her career, Aruna heaped praises on him saying that he helped her a lot in making a career in the industry. But, she continued, he (Mehmood) also somehow became the reason behind her not getting work for a couple of years. She also addressed rumours about her alleged marriage with the actor during the time. She talked about her equation with Mehmood and how it turned sour later. She said, "I was more than a friendly person to him. 'Woh hota aise hai ki jab main industry mein aayi thi toh mujhe koi kaam hi nahi de raha tha. Jab Mehmood Sahab ke saath maine kaam shuru kiya unhone mujhe kaam dilaana shuru kiya. (When I entered the industry, nobody was ready to give me work, Mehmood Sahab gave me work)."She continued, "Kya bolu...he was such a big helper. Aaj meri duniya jo badal gayi thi, mujhe kaam milne lag gaya tha, mera ghar sambhal gaya tha unki wajah se toh mujhe lagta tha ki khuda ka bhej hua aadmi hai. Toh ek emotions...hote hote...kab liking badh gayi. I know he was a married man, we couldn't get married. That's why hum bhaut aage nahi jaa sakte the, lekin we were more than friends...so, he made my career, even I used to like him. (He was a big helper. Because of him, I earned money and recognition, my world turned upside down, the condition of my life got better and I started to think of him as a God-sent angel! Then, I didn't realise when I started liking him...I know he was a married man, we couldn't get married, that's why we couldn't go much ahead in the relationship, but we were more than friends).""But jab meri yeh film bani, 'Bombay to Goa,' usme bhi unhone meri help ki...sab kuch theek tha...ab jab picture release hui aur ek rumour baahar aayi ki I am married to Mehmood. Mujhse koi puchne nahi aata tha. He was a star and a married man so naturally log unko hi pehle puchte the..suna aapki shaadi ho gayiso he just used to nudge. Matlab, na haan bolte the, na naa bolte tha...that spoiled my career. Kyunki, Mehmood Sahab se agar shaadi ho gayi hai toh Mehmood sahab toh ab isko kaam nahi karne denge. See how he made my career and how he ruined it. Unhe lagta tha ki agar ye heroine ban gayi toh he will be left alone! (When I was cast in the film Bombay to Goa, he helped me initially but after the film released there were a few rumours about me and him getting married and he didn't clear the air. Whenever anybody would ask him about the alleged wedding, he just nudged. He didn't respond with an affirmative 'yes' or 'no' and that spoiled my career. Because people assumed that my alleged marriage with him meant he would not allow me to continue working, and hence, I stopped getting roles. See how he made my career and ruined it)," she concluded. When asked about her marriage with Kuku Kohli, She said, "When you get married to a married man, it gets very difficult. Jaise aaj (Presently), I am married to a married man. I was married, but nobody knew I am married. Now, I think she (Kuku's first wife) had some problems, she died a year back. Tab main himmat se baat bhi karti hoon, nahi toh I never used to talk (after her demise, I could own my marriage in public eyes)...because I didn't want to hurt anyone. My affair, my relationahip with Kuku Kohli was not there to hurt anybody or snatch away somebody. This is the first time I am talking about Kuku Kohli."She continued, "I could never talk about him..industry knew that I was with him, journalists ko bhi maalum hota that (even journalists knew)...It's not easy for a person to marry a married man, I didn't have a child because of that."Meanwhile, on the work front, the veteran actor will be seen in the upcoming romantic-comedy film 'Ghudchadi' alongside Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Parth Samthaan, and Khushalii Kumar.

Mehmoods sister Minoo Mumtaz passed away battling cancer

23 Oct 2021

Mehmood's sister and veteran actress Minoo Mumtaz aka Malikunnisa Ali passed away today due to deteriorating health conditions. She was diagnosed with cancer a few days ago, which worsened her condition and lead to her demise today. The actress took her last breath today in Toronto, Canada where she was residing with her husband Sayyed Ali Akbar, son, and three daughters. The news was confirmed by her nephew Naushad who says, "Since she was old, 80 plus, there wasn't much to be done. She was one of the loveliest people I had ever met". Her younger brother Anwar Ali, who is also a part of films and has now turned a producer, wrote, "Regret to inform that my loving sister Minoo Mumtaz, passed away (in Canada) a few minutes ago... Deep gratitude to the film fraternity, press, media, fans, friends, for decades of love and adulation showered upon her".Malikunnisa is the sister of legendary comedian Mehmood Ali. She was renamed Minoo by the inimitable Meena Kumari, who was Mehmood's sister-in-law. She had appeared in several Hindi films like Sakhi Hateem, Black Cat, C.I.D., Howrah Bridge, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Chaudhvin Ka Chand among others.

Dhvani Bhanushalis song Vaaste crosses 1 billion mark on Youtube; now listed in the worlds Top 200 videos

13 Oct 2020

Dhvani Bhanushali has turned out to be the youngest Indian YouTube sensation to cross the fastest 1 billion views on YouTube. The billionaire baby has proved her mettle with the song 'Vaaste' and has zoomed up in the A+ league of musicians from the country. 'Vaaste', Tanishk Bagchis original composition is written by Arafat Mehmood and co-sung by Nikhil DSouza.Entering the pop world with 'Ishare Tere' followed by the hit 'Leja Re', the T-Series talent soon became a household name when 'Vaaste' was released and broke all records on in the music world thereby becoming a favourite amongst the youth. 'Vaaste' soon featured amongst the Top 10 most liked music videos globally and Dhvani was the only Indian music artist to feature in YouTube Rewind 2019. The singer also won the Mirchi Listeners Choice Independent (Indies) award for her song Vaaste at the Mirchi Music Awards 2020.T- Series, who has always backed talented singers to come out and shine, gave Dhvani many hits in her kitty with popular tracks like 'Dilbar' (Batla House), 'Duniya' (Luka Chuppi), 'Psycho Saiyaan' (Saaho),'Sauda Khara Khara' (Good Newwz) which have also been huge hits, making Dhvani a part of several charts on Billboard, BBC Music & all leading streaming platforms.Commenting on this milestone the head honcho of T-Series Bhushan Kumar said, 'Vaaste' has truly been a path-breaking solo for Dhvani and it gives us immense pleasure that she is the youngest artist of T-Series. It is indeed an achievement for everyone who has been a part of 'Vaaste'.An overwhelmed Dhvani, says 'The response 'Vaaste' received has been unprecedented. We are ecstatic that the song has even managed to make an impact on such a big level with 1 Billion views. This wouldn't have been possible without the support of Bhushan Kumar and T-Series. I also want to thank the entire team who made this song a success including Tanishk Bagchi, who did a fantastic job with the composition and Radhika Rao who directed the music video.Tanishq Bagchi expressed, YouTube gives a platform to show creativity and you get to know the audience reaction immediately. Its my pleasure to collaborate with Dhvani who at a young age has such maturity and versatility in her voice. 'Vaaste' is one of my original compositions sung by Dhvani and in no time it has reached such new heights. I am extremely overwhelmed that it has crossed 1 Billion Views on YouTube.Radhika Rao-Vinay Sapru, the director duo of the video shares Dhvani has an amazing amount of talent and we are pleased to see that Vaaste has reached the heights that it has. We have given many Pop video hits in our long musical career but Vaaste is special as it brings to our country a true Popstar, whos a combination of good looks and great singing. We wish Dhvani all the best and are sure she is going to reach huge heights in her career with Vaaste being the epic beginning for her.