Mehmood (actor)
Mehmood Ali | |
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Born | |
Died | 23 July 2004 | (aged 71)
Occupations |
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Spouse |
Madhu Kumari
(m.1953;sep.1967) |
Children | 7, includingPucky Ali,Lucky Ali,Macky Ali,Ginny Ali |
Parent | Mumtaz Ali(father) |
Relatives | Meena Kumari(sister-in-law); see alsoAli-Amrohi family |
Family | Mehmood Ali family |
Mehmood Ali(29 September 1932 – 23 July 2004), popularly known simply asMehmood,was an Indian actor, singer, director andproducer,best known for playing comic roles inHindi films.[1][2][3]
During his career of more than four decades, he worked in over 300 Hindi films. He is known as India's national comedian.[2][4]Mehmood received 25 nominations for film awards, 19 for 'Best Performance in a Comic Role', while the awards started in 1954, awards for the best comedian category started only in 1967. Prior to that Mehmood also received 6 nominations for 'Best Supporting Actor'.
Early life
[edit]Mehmood Ali was born on 29 September 1932. He was the second of the eight children, and eldest son to Latifunnisa and film and stage actor/dancerMumtaz Ali,who was a huge star of the 1940s and 1950s cinema inBombay.Mehmood had an elder sister and six younger siblings. His sister,Minoo Mumtaz,was also a successful dancer and character actress in Bollywood movies. His youngest brother,Anwar Ali,is also an actor as well as a producer of such movies asKhud-daarandKaash.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]As a child,he worked in Bombay films likeKismet.He later had a number of odd jobs, selling poultry products and working as a driver for director P. L. Santoshi. Santoshi's son,Rajkumar Santoshi,would later cast him in the filmAndaz Apna Apna(1994). Many of Mehmood's film songs were sung byManna Dey.[3]
Mehmood reportedly taught table tennis to actressMeena Kumari.Through her, he came in contact with her younger sister and his future wife Madhu, and married Madhu in the early 1950s. After having a son, Masood, he decided to act to earn a better living and started off by doing small, unnoticed roles in films like the peanut seller inDo Bigha Zameen,a killer inC.I.D.and a minor role inPyaasa.He later went on to act in lead roles as well, but he was more appreciated for his comedy, some of which was in theHyderabadregion's Urdu accent. Mehmood knew exactly how to tickle the film viewers' funny bone. He was really good at playing the film hero's friend, who would help him out of sticky situations with his street-smart ways.[3]
Besides actressShubha Khote,he also teamed up with fellow comedian,I. S. Joharand actressAruna Irani.[3]
Later career
[edit]In the 1980s, Mehmood's popularity began to decline as other comedy actors likeJagdeep,Asrani,Paintal,Deven VermaandKader Khanshot to prominence. Between 1990 and 1999, he made a handful of movies, but most of them were either shelved or made no impression. He acted as Johnny inRajkumar Santoshi'sAndaz Apna Apna(1994)– his last known film as an actor.
Death
[edit]On 23 July 2004, Mehmood died in his sleep in the American state ofPennsylvania,where he had gone for treatment of cardiovascularheart diseaseafter suffering from poor health over several years. His fans were able to pay homage to him atMehboob StudioinBandra,Mumbai.[2][3][4]
Legacy
[edit]One of his sons,Lucky Ali(Maqsood Ali), is a singer and composer who has also appeared in films. Mehmood was one of the most respected and loved entertainers in the Indian film fraternity. A performer of such caliber that leading men back in the day used to reject films because their presence used to diminish in films if they starred with Mehmood.[3]
He was the one who introducedAmitabh Bachchaninto the commercial cinema space. Mehmood saw potential in Amitabh and put him in films likeBombay To Goa(1972) which was a success. He also gave a break to the music directorR. D. Burmanwhose first independent film as music director wasChhote Nawab(1961) and toRajesh Roshanwith his own productionKunwara Baap(1974).[3]
Famous American actor,Gregory Pecksaid Mehmood was too handsome to be a comedian.[5]
According to actorSatish Kaushik,Mehmood's iconic role inPadosaninspired him to become an actor, an was fortunate enough to pay homage to him by recreating a similar role inSaajan Chale Sasural,for which he won aFilmfare Award.[6]
He and Tamil ComedianNageshwere heavily influenced by the American ComedianJerry Lewis.They copied his slapstick comedy and dancing style.
Just like,Martin and Lewis,Mehmood formed a comical partnership with another Bollywood legendI. S. Johar.
Filmography
[edit]Year | Film | As | Notes |
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1943 | Kismet | Young Shekhar | Childhood Version ofAshok Kumar |
1945 | Sanyasi | Banke | |
1951 | Nadaan | Bus Conductor[1] | |
1952 | Maa | ||
1953 | Do Bigha Zamin | Peanuts Seller | |
1954 | Nastik | Vinod's Henchman | |
1954 | Naukri | PickPocket, Rowdy @ 1 hour, 38 min of film | |
1956 | C.I.D. | Sher Singh | |
1956 | Mem Sahib | Hardeep Kumar | |
1956 | Funtoosh | ||
1957 | Baarish | Ramu's Neighbour | |
1957 | Pyaasa | Vijay's Brother | |
1957 | Ek saal | Doctor | |
1958 | Parvarish | Ramesh Singh | |
1958 | Howrah Bridge | ||
1959 | Qaidi No. 911 | Anand | |
1959 | Kaagaz Ke Phool | Special Appearance | In the song "San San San Woh Chali Hawaa" |
1959 | Chhoti Bahen | Mahesh | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor [Nominated] |
1960 | Mian Biwi Razi | ||
1960 | Manzil | Shankar Paanwala | |
1960 | Shriman Satyawadi | Kishore | |
1961 | Chhote Nawab | Leading Role | Mehmood provided famous music directorR. D. Burmanhis first break in this film |
1961 | Pyaase Panchhi | Mahesh | |
1961 | Sasural | Mahesh | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor [Nominated] |
1962 | Rakhi[7] | Kasturi | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor [Nominated] |
1962 | Dil Tera Deewana | Anokhe | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
1963 | Hamrahi | Mahesh | |
1963 | Ghar Basake Dekho | Sunder | Nominated for theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. |
1963 | Godaan | Gobar | |
1963 | Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye | ||
1963 | Bharosa[7] | Platform M. P. P. S. | |
1963 | Grahasti | Jaggu | |
1964 | Mama Ji | Madari | Punjabi Punjabi Movie |
1964 | Zindagi | Jaggu | |
1964 | Ziddi | Mahesh | |
1964 | Beti Bete | Mahesh 'Munna' | |
1964 | Shabnam | Khan Mustafa / Zingarro | |
1964 | Chitralekha | Brahmachari Shwetant | |
1964 | Sanjh Aur Savera | Prakash | |
1965 | Johar-Mehmood in Goa | Rahim Mohammed Salauddin | |
1965 | Do Dil | Bahadur Singh | |
1965 | Namasteji | ||
1965 | Gumnaam | Butler | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor [Nominated] |
1965 | Bhoot Bungla | Mohan Kumar | Produced and directed by Mehmood |
1965 | Neela Aakash | Madanlal | |
1965 | Bahu Beti | Mahesh | |
1965 | Kaajal | Bhola | |
1966 | Pyar Kiye Jaa | Atma | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
1966 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai | Manglu | |
1966 | Biwi Aur Makan[7] | Sitaram Pandey | |
1966 | Pati Patni | Pashupati | |
1966 | Love in Tokyo | Mahesh | |
1966 | Daadi Maa | Mahesh | |
1967 | Chandan Ka Palna | Mahesh Chandra Mukhopadhyay | |
1967 | Mehrban | Madhu | |
1967 | Gunahon Ka Devta[7] | ||
1967 | Patthar ke Sanam | Hariya Kumar | |
1968 | Padosan[7] | Master Pillai | withSunil Dutt,Saira BanuandKishore Kumar.Mehmood jointly produced this film withN. C. Sippy |
1968 | Ankhen | Mehmood | |
1968 | Neel Kamal | Girdhar Gopal Agarwal | |
1968 | Do Kaliyan | Mahesh | |
1968 | Izzat | Mahesh | |
1968 | Sadhu Aur Shaitaan[7] | Bajrang | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1969 | Meri Bhabhi | Shambhu | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1969 | Badi Didi | Madan | |
1969 | Waris | CID Inspector Rajan / Ram Kumar No. 3 & his mother (Double Role) | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role[3] |
1970 | Humjoli | Shivram / Balram / Parshuram (Triple Role) | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1970 | Jawab | Bajrangi | |
1970 | Mastana | Satya | Credit as Mahmood |
1971 | Main Sunder Hoon[7] | Sunder | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1971 | Lakhon Me Ek[7] | Bhola | |
1971 | Paras | Munna Sarkar | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
1971 | Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong | Mahesh | |
1971 | Naya Zamana | Mahesh | |
1971 | Mere Apne | ||
1972 | Bombay To Goa | Khanna (Bus Conductor) | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1972 | Garam Masala | Rajkumar Suraj Kumar | |
1973 | Do Phool | Pavitra Kumar Rai "Puttan" / Mani (Double Role) | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1973 | Jugnu | Mahesh | |
1974 | Pocketmaar[7] | Sunder | |
1974 | Kunwara Baap[7] | Mahesh | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated]. Mehmood also introduced music directorRajesh Roshanin this film |
1974 | Ujala Hi Ujala | Saraswati | |
1974 | Badla | Hippie | |
1974 | Duniya Ka Mela | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] | |
1975 | Salaakhen[7] | Abdul Rehman | |
1975 | Vardaan | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
1975 | Qaid | Bajrangi | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1976 | Ginny Aur Johnny | ||
1976 | Jai Bajrang Bali | Shakun | |
1976 | Sabse Bada Rupaiya | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Nominated | |
1977 | Amaanat | Mahesh | [7] |
1977 | Aafat | Mahesh | |
1977 | Thief of Baghdad[7] | ||
1978 | Des Pardes | Anwar | |
1978 | Ek Baap Chhe Bete | Mahesh | |
1979 | Janta Hawaldar | ||
Nauker | Dayal | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] | |
1980 | Khanjar | Jagat | |
1980 | Lootmaar | ||
1980 | Man Pasand[7] | Popat | |
1982 | Suraag | Father of prospective bride | |
1982 | Khud-daar | Jagan | Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role [Nominated] |
1986 | Ladies Hostel | Mahesh Bhatta | Kannadafilm withB. Sarojadeviin lead role |
1987 | Majaal | Shrichand Titarmare | |
1988 | Faisla | Jaggu | |
1993 | Shreemaan Aashique | Menaka's Father | Special Appearance in Last Scene of film |
Khal-Naaikaa | Gangaram | ||
1994 | Juaari | Anita's Father | |
Chaand Kaa Tukdaa | Babumashay | ||
Andaz Apna Apna | Johnny (Wah-Wah Productions) | ||
1995 | Guddu | ||
1996 | Dushman Duniya Ka[7] | Bakrewale Baba | |
1998 | Ghar Bazar |
Awards
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See also
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- Zaveri, Hanif.Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods,Popular Prakashan, 2005.ISBN81-7991-213-2
References
[edit]- ^abZaveri, Hanif (2005).Mehmood, a Man of Many Moods.Popular Prakashan. p. 50.ISBN978-81-7991-213-3.Archivedfrom the original on 24 December 2016.Retrieved22 June2021.
- ^abcIndian comedy actor Mehmood dies on BBC news websiteArchived24 December 2020 at theWayback MachinePublished 23 July 2004, Retrieved 5 November 2019
- ^abcdefghiKaran Bali (23 July 2016)."Profile of Mehmood".Upperstall website.Archivedfrom the original on 24 December 2020.Retrieved7 November2019.
- ^abcIndian film comedian Mehmood dies at 72Archived7 November 2019 at theWayback MachineDawn (newspaper), Published 24 July 2004, Retrieved 7 November 2019
- ^"Gregory Peck about Mehmood | Filmfare".Archivedfrom the original on 29 July 2021.Retrieved29 July2021.
- ^Kaushik, Satish(10 July 2019)."Satish Kaushik revisits Chakra".First of Many(Interview). Interviewed by Mimansa Shekhar. New Delhi:The Indian Express.Archived fromthe originalon 31 October 2022.Retrieved7 September2024.
- ^abcdefghijklmno"Mehmood filmography".Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website.Archived fromthe originalon 7 November 2019.Retrieved15 October2023.
- ^abcdFarhana Farook (29 September 2015)."Remembering Mehmood".FILMFARE website.Archivedfrom the original on 6 November 2019.Retrieved5 November2019.
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