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Mehmood
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- Born 29 September 1932
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Film Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Film Actor
- Father Mumtaz Ali
- Spouse Madhu Kumari (1953; 1967)
- Siblings Anwar Ali, Minoo Mumtaz
Related Other Pages:
- Ghar Bazar,
- Anwar Ali
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ABOUT Mehmood
Mehmood: The Doyen of Bollywood Comedy Mehmood Ali (1932-2004), a name synonymous with laughter in Hindi cinema, carved a niche as Bollywood's quintessential comedian. His career, spanning over four decades and encompassing over 300 films, cemented his legacy as a national comedic icon. Often simply referred to as Mehmood, or "Bhaijaan," his comedic timing and effortless portrayal of quirky characters remain unmatched. While formal awards for Best Comedian only commenced in 1967, Mehmood's talent was recognised even earlier. He amassed an impressive 25 film award nominations, 19 for "Best Performance in a Comic Role" and a further 6 for "Best Supporting Actor," highlighting his versatility and consistent excellence. His filmography is a treasure trove of comedic brilliance, showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend slapstick with nuanced character work. While specific details of his recent projects before his passing in 2004 are not readily available, his impact on Bollywood comedy is undeniable. Mehmood’s defining qualities were his impeccable comic timing, relatable characters, and effortless ability to evoke laughter. He remains a pivotal figure, shaping the comedic landscape of Hindi cinema.
Mehmood FILMS AND CREDITS
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Mehmood AWARDS
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MEHMOOD NEWS
Lucky Ali says he was 'complete vela', did films only to make dad Mehmood happy: 'Then I pulled away from that too'
October 30, 2025 2:49 pm
Singer/songwriter Lucky Ali reflects on the early days of his career and his decision to not pursue acting despite being the son of legendary actor Mehmood.
Exclusive | Lucky Ali on 'strict father' Mehmood: 'He had 27 cars but I wasn't allowed to touch any; he would give me Rs 5 every day and ask for hisaab'
September 29, 2025 9:44 pm
Lucky Ali shares how he and father Mehmood shared a deep bond in the later years but he was always a strict dad.
Remembering Mehmood: The comedy legend gave Hindi cinema its first horror-comedy that balanced fear and farce
September 29, 2025 1:59 pm
Before Bhoot Bungla (1965), Hindi cinema had only seen two horror films — the supernatural psychological classic Mahal (1949) and Madhumati (1958). Both were serious attempts at horror, crafted with the sole intention of unsettling and spooking their audiences.
This Muslim actor followed Hindu customs for a friend, she returned the favour by fasting during Ramzan: 'We followed each others' religious customs'
September 11, 2025 9:29 am
Shubha Khite shared that she and Mehmood worked together in so many films for six years that they started following each others' religious customs.
Aruna Irani was asked to woo Mehmood to get work; his silence on their marriage rumours ruined her career: ‘He stopped working with me'
June 16, 2025 4:33 pm
Aruna Irani admitted that since she wasn’t getting much work when she entered the film industry and was advised to woo Mehmood to get more opportunities. 'Mehmood made and destroyed my career,' she said.
'Lucky Ali left home with his guitar after fight with father Mehmood,' recalls Rajesh Roshan: 'They fought a lot'
March 31, 2025 3:59 pm
Music composer Rajesh Roshan recalled how Lucky Ali once left home after a fight with his father, legendary actor Mehmood, and sought refuge with him.
Anu Aggarwal recalls slapping Mehmood so hard that he started crying: 'My character was a psycho'
September 02, 2024 2:22 pm
Anu Aggarwal recalled the time she accidentally made veteran actor Mehmood cry after slapping him hard during a scene in their 1993 film Khal-Naaikaa.
Aruna Irani says Mehmood’s wife told him not to work with her over affair rumours: ‘We were more than friends, but…’
April 07, 2024 2:26 pm
Veteran actor Aruna Irani shed light on how Mehmood's wife expressed her displeasure with the persistent rumours of their "affair" and instructed him to refrain from working with her.
Amitabh Bachchan shares old photo with Rekha, Raj Kapoor: 'There is a huge story behind this'
January 22, 2024 11:22 am
Amitabh Bachchan shared a vintage photograph featuring various A-listers from the 70s including Rekha, Raj Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, music director Kalyan, Randhir Kapoor, Mehmood, and Shammi Kapoor.
How Naeem Sayyed became Junior Mehmood: 'Mehmood picked me up in his arms, told my father that I will take care of him'
December 08, 2023 10:50 am
Junior Mehmood passed away on Friday at the age of 67. The late actor got his name from comedy star Mehmood.
