Mehmood
Mehmood ( Hindi : मेहमूद , Mehmūd ; born September 23, 1932 in Bombay ; † July 23, 2004 in Pennsylvania , USA ; real name: Mehmood Ali ) was an Indian actor , playback singer and film producer . He was known for his comic roles in Indian films. Mehmood has appeared in over 300 films in three decades.
Some of his songs are: Ek chatur naar from Padosan , Aao Twist Karen (Let's do the twist) from Bhoot Bangla , Yeh do deewane dil ke from Johar Mehmood in Goa and Hum kaale hai to kyaa huaa dilwaale hain (What if I am dark, I have a heart) from Gumnaam .
Mehmood's son Lucky Ali is a popular singer who has also acted in films.
Filmography (selection)
- 1956: CID
- 1957: Baarish
- 1957: Pyaasa
- 1958: Parvarish
- 1959: Kaagaz Ke Phool
- 1960: Shriman Satyawadi
- 1961: Sasuraal
- 1962: Dil Tera Deewana
- 1965: Gumnaam
- 1966: Pyar Kiye Yes
- 1966: Love in Tokyo
- 1967: Patthar Ke Sanam
- 1968: Padosan
- 1968: Neel Kamal
- 1968: Aankhen
- 1968: Do Poo
- 1968: Sadhu aur Shaitan
- 1970: Humjoli
- 1971: Main Sundar Hoon
- 1979: Nauker
- 1974: Kunwaara Baap
- 1994: Udhaar Ki Zindagi
- 1994: Andaz Apna Apna
- 1995: Guddu - A love with obstacles
- 1996: Dushman Duniya Ka - love hurts
Web links
- Mehmood in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Man who made nation laugh is no more - Indian Express of July 24, 2004 (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mehmood |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ali, Mehmood (full name); मेहमूद (hi); Mehmūd (IAST) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Indian actor, playback singer and film producer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 23, 1932 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bombay |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 23, 2004 |
| Place of death | Pennsylvania , USA |