Mehmood Junior is 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 Pehchana’ (2011).
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Wiki/Biography
Mehmood Junior was born as ‘Naeem Sayyed’ on Thursday, 15 November 1956 (age 67 years, as of 2023) in Mumbai, India. He is settled in Mumbai.
Mehmood Junior’s childhood photo
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Natural Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
Mahmood Junior’s father was an engine driver in the Indian Railways. He had 2 sisters and 3 brothers. One of his elder brothers was a still photographer on film sets.
Wife & Children
There is no information about Mahmood Junior’s wife and children.
Career
Film Actor
Mahmood Junior made his Bollywood debut in 1967 with the Hindi drama film titled ‘Naunihal’ in which he played the role of ‘Biloo.’ In 1968, he starred in the Hindi romantic drama film titled ‘Suhaag Raat’ in which he played the role of ‘Banne.’ In 1970, he was cast in the Hindi drama film titled ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’ in which he played the role of ‘Gopi.’
Mehmood Junior (right) in a still from the Hindi film ‘Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani’ (1970)
In 1986, Mahomood Jr. was cast in the Hindi film titled ‘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 Junior played the role of ‘Patel’
In 2002, he starred in the Hindi comedy film titled ‘Chalo Ishq Ladaaye’ in which he played the role of a servant.
Filmmaker
Mehmood Junior directed and produced six Marathi films titled ‘Maskari’ (1991), ‘Pagalpan’ (1991), ‘Karmyog’ (1999), ‘Tulas Aali Ghara’ (2001), ‘Adla Badli’ (2008), and ‘Ardha Gangu Ardha Gondya’ (2011).
Poster of Mehmood Junior’s Marathi film titled ‘Tulas Aali Ghara’ (2001)
Poster of the Marathi film titled ‘Adla Basli’ (2008) directed by Mehmood Junior
Television Actor
In 2012, Mehmood Junior made his television debut with the Hindi romantic drama television series titled ‘Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara,’ which aired on Star Plus. Mehmood Junior 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 Saajhedari Ka’ in which he played the role of ‘Mansoor’ (Diwakar’s childhood friend and driver). The series was aired on Sony TV. In 2017, Mehmood Jr. was cast in the Hindi historical comedy-drama TV series titled ‘Tenali Rama’ in which he played the role of ‘Mullah Naseruddin.’ The series was aired on Sony SAB.
Mehmood Junior (left) in a still from the TV series titled ‘Tenali Rama’ (2017)
Facts/Trivia
- Mehmood Junior joined the film industry at the tender age of 9 and in his school, he used to enact and imitate different actors. He would also deliver special performances in his school functions.
- As his older brother was a still photographer on the film sets, Mehmood was always curious to see the shooting environment hence, he used to accompany his brother occasionally.
- One day while accompanying his brother on the sets of a Hindi film titled ‘Kitna Nazuk Hai Dil,’ Mehmood Jr. saw a child artist struggling to speak a one-liner dialogue. Mehmood Jr. was standing behind the director’s chair and said
Itni si line nahi bol sakta, aagaya acting karne.” (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 recited the lines of the scene; however, the film was never released.
- During the shoot of the Hindi film titled ‘Suhaag Raat’ (1968), he shot a lot of his scenes with the Indian actor Mehmood (deceased). During those days, everyone except Mehmood Jr. was invited to Mehmood’s daughter’s birthday party. Mehmood Jr. felt bad after knowing that he was not invited and said to Mehmood that
Mera baap koi producer, director nahi isliye main aap ki beti ke birthday main nahi aa sakta kya?” (Just because I’m not the son of any famous producer of director, does that mean I cannot come to the birthday party?)
He also told Mehmood that if he came to the party, he would dance to Mehmood’s song titled ‘Hum kale hai toh kya hua dilwale hain.’ Mehmood Junior went to the party and did exactly what he told Mehmood Ali. He performed and everyone loved it. After the party, Mehmood told Mehmood Jr.’s father to bring him to Ranjit studios and after getting there, Mehmood Ali made him his shishya (disciple) by tying a ganda (a sacred thread) on my arm, and gave him his name ‘Mehmood Junior’, which he used in his entire career. Mehmood Jr. also tied the thread on Mehmood Ali’s arm and gave him five rupees and 25 paise as Dakshina (offering).
- Mehmood Jr. was one of the 12 owners who owned imported cars in the 1970’s.
- Mehmood Junior’s best friend is the Indian actor Johnny Lever.
Mehmood Junior (left) and Johnny Lever (right)
- In November 2023, Mehmood Junior was diagnosed with stage four cancer in the Liver, lungs, and intestines. His best friend and Indian actor Johnny Lever made a visit to Mehmood Junior to lift his spirits.
Viral | Popular actor of yester years, Junior Mehmood has not been keeping well. Comedian Jonny liver seen here trying to lift up his spirits. pic.twitter.com/KQyErg4EBL
— MUMBAI NEWS (@Mumbaikhabar9) December 1, 2023
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