Mehmood
Mehmood Ali (1932 - July 23, 2004) popularly known simply as Mehmood, was an Indian actor, director and producer. He was known and appreciated for playing comic roles in Hindi films. He worked in over 300 Hindi films in a career spanning three decades.Mehmood was one of nine children born to actor and dancer Mumtaj Ali in Bombay. Some of his early jobs before he started acting were driving, doing odd jobs, selling poultry. He was hired to teach table tennis to Meena Kumari in those days. He later married her sister Madhu. It was after marriage and becoming a father that he decided to act to earn a better living. He started off by doing small unnoticed roles in films like "Do Bigha Zameen" and "Pyaasa". He later went on to act in lead roles but he was appreciated for his comedy.
He died in his sleep on July 23, 2004 in Pennsylvania, USA where he had gone for treatment of heart disease after suffering poor health for several years.
Mehmood's son Lucky Ali is a popular singer who has also acted in films.
Selected Filmography
Some of his memorable 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, "Hum kaale hai to kyaa huaa dilwaale hain" (What if I am dark, I have a heart) from "Gumnaam".External links (References)