MehmoodMehmood 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. Mehmood started acting as a reluctant child actor in Bombay Talkies films like Kismet. Some of his early jobs before he started acting were driving, doing odd jobs, selling poultry. He worked as director P L Santoshi's driver (Later Santoshi's son Rajkumar Santoshi cast Mehmood in his venture Andaz Apna Apna). 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 got a small break as a murder victim in CID. 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 lungs 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". This page about Mehmood includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Mehmood News stories about Mehmood External links for Mehmood Videos for Mehmood Wikis about Mehmood Discussion Groups about Mehmood Blogs about Mehmood Images of Mehmood |
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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". Nick Nolte currently resides in Malibu, California. Mehmood's son Lucky Ali is a popular singer who has also acted in films. The son is an actor. He died in his sleep on July 23, 2004 in Pennsylvania, USA where he had gone for treatment of lungs disease after suffering poor health for several years. Nolte had a son with Rebecca Linger, Brawley King Nolte. He later went on to act in lead roles but he was appreciated for his comedy. Nolte has an older sister, Nancy, who is the executive for Red Cross. He started off by doing small unnoticed roles in films like "Do Bigha Zameen" and "Pyaasa". He is currently divorced. He got a small break as a murder victim in CID. He has been involved with Shelia Page, Karen Louise Eklund, Sharyn Haddad, Debra Winger, Vicki Lewis, and Rebecca Linger. It was after marriage and becoming a father that he decided to act to earn a better living. Nick is staying youthful by a regiment of vitamins and eating organic food only. He later married her sister Madhu. He still smokes cigarettes. He was hired to teach table tennis to Meena Kumari in those days. Tests showed the influence of GHB. He worked as director P L Santoshi's driver (Later Santoshi's son Rajkumar Santoshi cast Mehmood in his venture Andaz Apna Apna). He received help at the Silver Hill Hospital in Connecticut after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Malibu, CA. Some of his early jobs before he started acting were driving, doing odd jobs, selling poultry. Nolte had a drug problem, but a subsequent rehabilitation helped his career. Mehmood was one of nine children born to actor and dancer Mumtaj Ali in Bombay. Mehmood started acting as a reluctant child actor in Bombay Talkies films like Kismet. Katharine Hepburn remarked about him falling down drunk in every gutter in town, to which Nolte replied, "I've got a few to go yet." He has been working on achieving sobriety since 1990. He worked in over 300 Hindi films in a career spanning three decades. Nolte has been a heavy drinker. He was known and appreciated for playing comic roles in Hindi films. According to a written note owned by Richard Donner Nolte was first choice to play Superman in the 1978 film. Mehmood Ali (1932 - July 23, 2004) popularly known simply as Mehmood, was an Indian actor, director and producer. He is known for his trademark athleticism and gravel-voiced characters. "Johar Mehood in Hong Kong". Diversity of character is Nolte's signature of his film career. "Johar Mehmood in Goa". He has a lengthy screen career, including parts in B-movies and television films. Nolte was starred in over 40 films playing a wide variety of characters. "Sabse Bada Rupaiya" (Rupee is bigger than all). In 1962, Nolte was given five years probation for selling fake draft cards. "Jinny and Johny". After training, Nolte spent years travelling the country and working in regional theaters. "Do Phool". He attended the Pasadena Playhouse and Stella Adler's Academy in Los Angeles. "Sangharsh". He then started his career in theatre. "Kunwaara Baap" (Single father) (1974). He eventually dropped out due to unsatisfactory grades. "Main Sundar Hoon" (I am beautiful) (1971) with Leena Chandawarkar. He also attended Eastern Arizona College, in Thatcher, Arizona and Phoenix College, Phoenix, Arizona. "Humjoli" (1970). He attended Arizona State University on a football scholarship. "Sadhu aur Shaitan" (Mendicant and devil) (1968). He attended high school at Benson High School and Westside High School, both in Omaha. "Bombay to Goa". His maternal grandmother ran the student union at Iowa State University. "Bhoot Bangla" (Deserted house). His maternal grandfather did agricultural research at Iowa State University, invented the hollow-tile silo and was prominent in early aviation. "Do Poo" (1968). His paternal grandfather was a German farmer with farm in Iowa. "Aankhen" (Eyes) (1968). His mother, Helen Nolte, was a department store buyer. "Padosan" (Neighborette) (1968) with Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu and Kishore Kumar. His father was also an All-American candidate at Iowa State in 1934. "Patthar ke Sanam" (1967). His father, Frank Nolte, was an itinerant irrigation pump salesman. "Love in Tokyo" (1966) with Shobha Khote. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. "Pyar Kiye Ja"(Keep loving) (1966) with Mumtaaz. Nicholas King Nolte (born February 8, 1941) is an American model, actor, and producer. "Gumnaam" (1965) with Helen. "Sasuraal" (In law's place) (1961) with Shobha Khote. |