Mehmood Jr. (1956–2023) was an Indian actor, singer and Marathi film director. He is known for his roles in Hindi films like ‘Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong’ (1971), ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’ (1988), ‘Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited’ (2007), and ‘Jaana Pehchaan’. Is. 2011). He died in December 2023 after battling stomach cancer.
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Wiki/Biography
Mahmood Jr. was born as ‘Naeem Syed’ on Thursday, 15 November 1956 (age 67 at the time of death) in Mumbai, India. Their zodiac sign is Scorpio. He settled in Mumbai.
Childhood photo of Mahmood Jr.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Natural Black
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
parents and siblings
Mahmood Jr.’s father was an engine driver in the Indian Railways. He had 2 sisters and 3 brothers. One of his elder brothers was a photographer on film sets.
wife and children
There is no information about Mahmood Jr’s wife. They have a son named Hasnain Saeed who is a writer and music manager.
livelihood
film actor
Mehmood Jr. made his Bollywood debut in 1967 with the Hindi drama film ‘Naunihaal’, in which he played the role of ‘Billu’. In 1968, he acted in the Hindi romantic drama film titled ‘Suhaag Raat’, in which he played the role of ‘Banne’. In 1970, she was cast in a Hindi drama film titled ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’, in which she played the role of ‘Gopi’.
Mehmood Jr. (right) in a scene from the Hindi film ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’ (1970)
In 1986, Mehmood Jr. was cast in the Hindi film ‘Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha’, in which he played the role of ‘Patel’.
Poster of the Hindi film titled ‘Sasti Dulhan Mahenga Dulha’, in which Mehmood Jr. played the role of ‘Patel’
In 2002, she starred in the Hindi comedy film Chalo Ishq Ladaye, in which she played the role of a servant.
film producer
Mehmood Jr. has directed six Marathi films namely ‘Maskari’ (1991), ‘Pagalpan’ (1991), ‘Karmayog’ (1999), ‘Tulas Aali Ghar’ (2001), ‘Adla Badli’ (2008), and ‘Ardha’. Directed and produced. ‘Gangu Ardh Gondya’ (2011).
Poster of Mehmood Jr.’s Marathi film ‘Tulas Aali Ghar’ (2001)
Poster of the Marathi film ‘Adla Basli’ (2008) directed by Mehmood Jr.
television actor
In 2012, Mehmood Jr. made his television debut with the Hindi romantic drama television series ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara’, which aired on Star Plus. Mehmood Jr. played the role of Shankar “Shanky” Chatterjee in the TV series. In 2016, Mehmood Jr. was cast in the Hindi drama TV series titled ‘Ek Rishta Shamandi Ka’ in which he played the role of ‘Mansoor’ (Diwakar’s childhood friend and driver). This series was aired on Sony TV. In 2017, Mehmood Jr. was cast in the Hindi historical comedy-drama TV series titled ‘Tenali Ram’ in which he played the role of ‘Mulla Nasruddin’. This series was aired on Sony SAB.
Mehmood Jr. (left) in a scene from the TV series ‘Tenali Ram’ (2017)
Death
Mahmood, who was suffering from stomach cancer for a long time, died in Mumbai on 8 December 2023.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Mehmood Jr. joined the film industry at the age of 9 and in his school he used to act and imitate various actors. He also used to give special presentations in his school programs.
- Since his elder brother was a photographer on film sets, Mahmood was always curious to see the shooting environment, so he would occasionally accompany his brother.
- One day while on the sets of a Hindi film titled ‘Kitna Nazuk Hai Dil’ with his brother, Mehmood Jr. saw a child actor struggling to deliver a one-line dialogue. Mahmood stood behind the junior director’s chair and said
Couldn’t say such a simple line, then act.” (He can’t even say these few lines and he wants to be an actor)
Then, the director asked Mehmood Jr. if he could speak those lines. He repeated the lines from the scene; However, the film was never released.
- During the shooting of the Hindi film ‘Suhaag Raat’ (1968), she filmed several of her scenes with Indian actor Mehmood (deceased). In those days, everyone except Mahmood Jr. was invited to the birthday party of Mahmood’s daughter. Mahmood Jr. felt bad after knowing that he was not invited and told this to Mahmood
My father is not a producer or director, so can’t I come to your daughter’s birthday? (Just because I’m not the son of a famous producer or director, does that mean I can’t come to the birthday party?)
He also told Mehmood that if he comes to the party, he will dance on Mehmood’s song ‘Hum Kale Hain To Kya Hua Dilwale Hain’. Mahmood Junior went to the party and did what he had told Mahmood Ali. He performed and everyone liked it. After the party, Mehmood asked Mehmood Jr.’s father to bring him to Ranjit Studio and after reaching there, Mehmood Ali made him his disciple by tying a Ganda (a sacred thread) on his arm and gave him his name. ‘Mahmood Junior’, which he used throughout his career. Mahmood Junior also tied a thread on Mahmood Ali’s arm and gave him five rupees and 25 paise as Dakshina.
- Mahmood Jr. was one of the 12 owners who owned imported cars in the 1970s.
- Mehmood Jr. considered Indian actor Johnny Lever as his best friend.
Mahmood Jr. (left) and Johnny Lever (right)
- In November 2023, Mahmood Jr. was diagnosed with stage four cancer in the liver, lungs and intestines. His best friend and Indian actor Johnny Lever visited Mehmood Jr. to cheer him on.
Viral Yesteryear’s popular actor Junior Mehmood is not well. Comedian Johnny Lever was seen here trying to boost his enthusiasm. pic.twitter.com/KQyErg4EBL
– Mumbai News (@MumbaiKhabar9) 1 December 2023
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