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Mehmood (Actor)

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Date of birth29 September 1932

Age71 (at time of death)

BirthplaceBombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

ProfessionActor, Singer, Director, Producer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMadhu Kumari (first wife, 1953–1967); Tracy Ali (second wife)

FamilyFather Mumtaz Ali; mother Latifunnisa; siblings include Minoo Mumtaz and Anwar Ali; children include Lucky Ali, Macky Ali, Pucky Ali, Manzoor Ali, Masoom Ali, Mansoor Ali, Latifunnissa (Ginny), Kizzy (adopted)

Mehmood (Actor), Biography

Mehmood Ali was an Indian actor, singer, director and producer best known as one of Hindi cinema’s foremost comic performers. Active from childhood in the

Early life and background
Mehmood Ali was born on 29 September 1932 in Bombay, then part of the Bombay Presidency in British India. He came from a family with strong ties to the film world: his father, Mumtaz Ali, was a popular actor and dancer, and his elder sister Minoo Mumtaz also worked as an actor and dancer. Mehmood grew up in an environment that exposed him early to performing arts, and he entered films as a child artist.

Career
Mehmood’s screen career began in childhood with an appearance in Kismet (1943). Over the following decades he established himself as a versatile presence in Hindi cinema, working as an actor, singer, director and producer. He moved from supporting roles in films such as CID (1956), Pyaasa (1957) and Parvarish (1958) to becoming one of the most recognizable comic performers in Bollywood.

He made his adult acting breakthrough in the 1950s and went on to appear in roughly 300 films across several decades. Mehmood’s comic timing and talent for mimicry earned him wide popular acclaim; between the 1970s and 1990s he was frequently described as the leading comic actor of his generation. Filmmakers often created special roles tailored to his strengths, and several of his performances were honored with Filmfare awards — including Best Supporting Actor for Dil Tera Diwana (1963) and multiple Best Comedian awards for films such as Pyar Kiye Jaa (1967), Waris (1970), Paras (1972) and Vardaan (1975).

Beyond acting, Mehmood directed films and helped introduce or boost the careers of other artists. He gave early opportunities to musicians and actors, and he cast Amitabh Bachchan as the lead in Bombay to Goa (1972), a connection that later played a part in Bachchan’s own rise. Mehmood directed Dushman Duniya Ka (1996), and his last acting appearance listed in the available record is in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) as the character Johnny.

Style and public persona
Mehmood was celebrated for his comic versatility and his ability to inhabit a wide range of humorous characters. His performances frequently blended laughter with social observation; many of his films used comedy as a vehicle to highlight broader issues. He was also known for his love of horses and an extravagant personal lifestyle that included an extensive car collection and an interest in luxury goods.

Personal life
Mehmood was married twice. His first marriage to Madhu Kumari lasted from 1953 until 1967; his second wife was Tracy Ali. He was the father of eight children: six sons and two daughters. Among his children are performers Masood (Pucky Ali), Maqsood (Lucky Ali), Maqdoom (Macky Ali) and Manzoor, and his family included stepchildren through his second marriage. Mehmood’s daughter Kizzy (Rehmat) was adopted with Tracy and later worked as a nurse in Pennsylvania. His ex-wife Madhu Kumari, who was the sister of actress Meena Kumari, died in 1993.

Mehmood’s life also included personal struggles. Members of his family faced challenges, and Mehmood himself experienced health issues related to long-term use of nicotine and sedatives.

Public profile
Mehmood’s combination of skill, charm and industry influence made him a major figure in Hindi cinema. He was widely referred to as India’s National Comedian and remained a popular box-office name. He maintained strong professional relationships with fellow artists; Amitabh Bachchan has written about Mehmood’s support early in Bachchan’s career, and Mehmood helped bring notable composers such as R.D. Burman and Rajesh Roshan opportunities in films he produced or cast.

Death and legacy
Mehmood died on 23 July 2004 in Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 71 from cardiovascular disease. His contributions to Hindi cinema as an actor, comedian, director and producer are remembered for their breadth and influence. He left behind a substantial body of work, numerous award-winning performances and a legacy as one of the industry’s most prolific comic artists.

Latest updates
Available records list Mehmood’s last acting appearance as in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) and a directorial credit for Dushman Duniya Ka (1996). His career honors include multiple Filmfare awards for supporting and comic roles.

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Recent Work

Andaz Apna Apna

Acted as Johnny; listed as his last film appearance (1994).

1994
Dushman Duniya Ka

Directed the film; listed with a 1996 release.

1996
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Career Highlights

  1. Appeared in roughly 300 films across acting, singing, directing and producing
  2. Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actor for Dil Tera Diwana (1963)
  3. Won multiple Filmfare Best Comedian awards for Pyar Kiye Jaa (1967), Waris (1970), Paras (1972) and Vardaan (1975)
  4. Helped launch and support other film industry talents, including casting Amitabh Bachchan in Bombay to Goa (1972)
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Mehmood (Actor), was born on 29 September 1932.

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