Birthday Special: Lesser Known Facts About Sholay Fame Actor Mac Mohan
Mohan Makijany (24 April 1938 – 10 May 2010), popularly known as Mac Mohan, was a well-known Indian character actor in Hindi language films. Although Mac Mohan acted in 218 films and remained popular as a rather sympathetic villain through the 1970s and 1980s with films like Don, Karz, Satte Pe Satta, Zanjeer, Rafoo Chakkar, Shaan and Khoon Pasina, he is mostly remembered for his role of Sambha, the sidekick of dacoit Gabbar Singh in Ramesh Sippy's blockbuster Sholay (1975).
Mohan was born in Karachi in British India. Mohan came to Mumbai to become a cricketer, but joined theatre and became a Bollywood actor. He learned acting in the Filmalaya School of Acting in Mumbai.
Mac Mohan started his Hindi film career as an assistant with director Chetan Anand, before making his debut as an actor in his film, Haqeeqat in 1964. His last appearance was in Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge in a guest appearance.
Besides Hindi movies, he also acted in Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Marathi, Punjabi and Sindhi films. He had delivered dialogue in almost all Indian languages except Oriya, as well as in English, Russian and Spanish films.
He is the only actor whose real name "Mac" was used as his character name in many movies.
Illness and death
In November 2009, a day before he could start the shooting for Ashwini Dheer's Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Mac Mohan was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri in Mumbai after his health detoriated. He had a tumour in the right lung, which grew to be lung cancer and finally killed him on 10 May 2010, aged 72. Asian Academy of Film & Television had a special prayer meeting on 14 May at Noida Film City. There was also a prayer meeting on the same day at Ajivasan Hall for family and friends, and people from the oldest of his spot boys to Amitabh Bachchan attended the prayer meeting to pay their respects.
Personal life
Mac Mohan married Minny in 1986 and they had two daughters; Manjari Makijany, Vinati Makijany and a son Vikrant Makijany. He was the maternal uncle of actress Raveena Tandon. He was Sunil Dutt's classmate in Lucknow, from where he hailed. Mac Mohan's wife Minny is an Ayurvedic Doctor. It was when Mac Mohan's father was admitted to Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu that their interaction first started and later the relationship culminated into marriage. In the interview taken by professional writer Niilesh A Raje we learn that Mac Mohan had an excellent command over spoken and written English. Apart from reading newspapers at length, he loved reading Reader's Digest magazine a lot.
Filmography
Actor
2010
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
2008
Hum Sey Hai Jahaan
2007
Journey Bombay to Goa: Laughter Unlimited as
Harley Davidson
2006
Vidhyaarthi: The Power of Students as
Inspector Gautam
2005
Pehchaan: The Face of Truth as
Opposition Leader
2005
Insan as
Parvez
2004
Ghar Grihasti as
Mangesh's friend
2004
Patli Kamar Lambe Baal as
Madhav Saab
2004
Ek Raat Shaitan Ke Saath as
Billu
2003
Dangerous Night as
Advocate (as Mack Mohan)
2003
Ek Raaz Mere Dil Mein Hai
2003
Stumped as
Dukhiram
2003
Bad Boys
2003
Prem Vasna
2003
Tu Ladki Hai Badnam Gali Ki
2002
Aakhri Inteqam as
Mac Mohan
2002
Maratha Battalion as
Malang Baba (Jai Bharat Mata song)
2002
Soch as
Madhurika's Father
2002
Gangobai
2002
Hello Inspector (TV Series) as
Keshav Kapse
- Dakaity: Part 3 (2002) - Keshav Kapse
- Dakaity: Part 2 (2002) - Keshav Kapse
2002
500 Ka Note
2002
Aadhar as
Mac
2002
Beauty Parlour
2002
Jo Dar Gaya Samjho Mar Gaya
2001
Ssshhhh... Koi Hai (TV Series) as
Zibesco
- Raakh (2001) - Zibesco
1999
Suraag: The Clue (TV Series) as
Mr. Singhania / Raghav
- Episode #1.123 (2001) - Mr. Singhania
- Episode #1.12 (1999) - Raghav
2001
Uljhan as
Prabhakar (as Macmohan)
2001
Qatil Haseeno Ka as
Ranga
2001
Bhooton Ka Honeymoon
2001
Chehra Maut Ka
2001
Dark Night
2001
Gunahon Ki Devi
2001
Madam No 1
2001
Maut Ka Khel
2001
Phir Aayegi Woh Raat
2001
Pratighaath
2001
Woh Kaun Thi
2000
Chehron Ke Pichhe
2000
Glamour Girl as
Malik
2000
Raat Ki Baat as
Cripple
2000
Jai Shakumbhari Maa as
Kaal Bhairav
2000
Bharat India Hindustan as
Mac
2000
Geeta Mera Naam
2000
Haseeno Ka Mela
2000
Johra Bai
2000
Rahasya
2000
Shamshaan
2000
Sultana Mera Naam
1999
Aaag Hi Aag as
Tony (uncredited)
1999
Chandaal Atma as
Topichand Jasoos / Writer Chandi Das
1999
Lal Baadshah as
Vikram's Henchman
1999
Ek Aur Kahani (TV Series)
1999
Grahak Dost (TV Series)
1999
Hai Kaun Woh
1999
Phool Bani Phoolan
1999
Sar Kati Laash
1999
School Girl as
Chopra
1998
Sar Utha Ke Jiyo
1998
Zulm-O-Sitam as
Mac
1998
Maharaja as
Hunter
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi as
Tatya
1998
Jaane Jigar as
Mac
1998
Bhayaanak
1998
Dev
1998
Qatil Chandalini
1997
Betaal Pachisi (TV Series) as
Mackie (1997) / Mackie (1994)
1997
Bhai Bhai as
Raghu
1997
Mr. & Mrs. Khiladi as
Police Inspector
1997
Hawaskand
1996
Apne Dam Par
1996
Ram Aur Shyam
1996
Hukumnama (as Mack Mohan)
1996
Maahir as
Murarilal
1996
Vijeta as
Fernandes (uncredited)
1996
Suhagraat Se Pehle
1995
7 Days as
Guest Appreance
1995
Rock Dancer as
Lawyer
1995
Kalyug Ke Avtaar as
Henchman
1995
Sarhad: The Border of Crime as
Mack (as Mack Mohan)
1995
Jai Vikraanta
1995
Shaan E Elaahi
1994
Gopalaa as
Swant
1994
Pathreela Raasta
1994
Prem Yog
1994
Mr. Azaad (uncredited)
1994
Zaalim
1994
Amaanat
1994
Chauraha as
Mac
1994
Insaniyat as
False Jailor
1994
Madam X as
Jhaka
1994
Dulaara as
Salim Langda
1994
Dhuan Hi Dhuan
1993
Aasoo Bane Angaarey as
Sewakram's Henchmen (uncredited)
1993
Aadmi as
Dhar Pakad Singh's assistant
1993
Sainik as
Private Ranjit
1993
Gurudev as
Mac
1993
Dhartiputra as
Kripal Singh's Henchman
1993
The Zee Horror Show (TV Series)
- Dastak (1993)
1993
Police Wala
1993
Badi Bahen
1993
Krishan Avtaar
1993
Dil Ki Baazi
1993
Aankhen as
Tejeshwar's Henchman (Spy)
1993
Kundan as
Mac
1993
Zakhmi Rooh as
Mac
1992
Naseebwaala as
John
1992
Waqt Ka Badshah
1992
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi as
Rajen
1992
Humshakal as
Police Office from other city (terrorist in the theatre)
1992
Khel as
Police Inspector S. Kumar
1992
Police Officer as
Dindayal's Man
1992
Humlaa as
Bhawani's man
1992
Mr. Bond as
Mac
1992
Sarphira
1992
Adharm as
Rafiq
1992
Shola Aur Shabnam as
Jaichand, Man Arrested at Hote (uncredited)
1991
Ajooba Kudrat Ka
1991
Jeene Ki Sazaa as
Prof. Chowdhury
1991
Trinetra as
Mac
1991
Rupaye Dus Karod as
Kidnapper 1
1991
Khooni Panja as
Babulal
1991
Ajooba as
Bandit
1991
Paap Ki Aandhi as
Mac Mohan
1991
Numbri Aadmi
1991
I misteri della giungla nera (TV Mini Series) as
Karni (1991)
1991
Bhomli
1990
First Rank as
Mani
1990
Baaghi: A Rebel for Love as
Kaajal's Interviewer
1990
Zimmedaaar as
Man who beat up the press editor
1990
Kafan
1990
Gunahon Ka Devta
1990
Naaka Bandi as
Cameo (song "Rekha Ko Dekha")
1990
Ashrita
1990
Asli Haqdaar
1989
Ajeeb Itefaq as
Kamal
1989
Akhri Muqabla as
Shikari
1989
Gharana as
Mac (Durlabh's Goon)
1989
Jaaydaad as
Mac (as Macmohan)
1989
Main Tera Dushman as
Havaldar Dhaniram
1989
Mitti Aur Sona as
Dhaga
1989
Mohabat Ka Paigham as
Malhotra
1989
Paanch Papi as
Choro Ke Chacha
1989
Paap Ka Ant as
Shakaal's Henchmen
1989
Lashkar as
Raghu
1989
Na-Insaafi as
Gopal (Billa's Gang)
1989
Daata as
Kundan's friend
1989
Billoo Baadshah as
Abdul
1989
Ilaaka as
Mohan
1989
Aakhri Baazi as
Mac
1989
Farz Ki Jung as
Janga
1989
Asmaan Se Ooncha as
Mr. Ronny
1989
Meri Zabaan as
Mac (Pinto's Gang Member)
1989
Guru as
Mac - bandit
1989
Neeli Ghati (Video) as
Mac
1989
Ustaad as
Mac
1988
Commando as
Security Officer
1988
Mar Mitenge as
Prakash
1988
Qatil as
Plain-clothes Police Officer
1988
Ganga Tere Desh Mein as
Sewaram's Man
1988
Gunahon Ka Faisla as
Raaka
1988
Mahaveera as
Don's Chaudhry
1988
Soorma Bhopali
1988
Paap Ki Duniya as
Bishna's Goon
1988
Sagar Sangam as
Maqbool
1988
Yadon Ka Bazar
1987
Jawab Hum Denge as
Mac Kelkar
1987
Watan Ke Rakhwale as
Mac
1987
Insaf Ki Pukar as
Soloman (as Mc. Mohan)
1987
Khudgarz as
Sudhir's man
1987
Satyamev Jayate as
Kaalia (uncredited)
1987
Aag Hi Aag as
Bhairav
1987
Loha as
Shera's Man in prison
1987
Khatarnak Irade (Video)
1986
Aaj Jhale Mukt Mi as
Jalandhar
1986
Ek Main Aur Ek Tu as
Lal
1986
Palay Khan as
Zulekha's father
1986
Shatru as
Kanu
1986
Avinash as
Mac
1986
Allah-Rakha as
Goon
1986
Begaanaa as
Lall's assistant
1986
Ilzaam as
Dhanraj's Gang
1986
Shart as
Jabbar (photographer)
1986
Paise Ke Peechhey
1986
Sone Ka Pinjra (Video)
1986
Zinda Laash
1985
Bond 303 as
Mac
1985
Haveli as
Runaway prisoner (as Mack Mohan)
1985
Telephone as
Mac
1985
Zabardast as
Bhima (as Macmohan)
1985
Yudh as
Dariyal
1985
Jawaab as
Juda
1985
Aandhi-Toofan as
Balbir's man
1985
Zamana as
Balwant
1985
Babaji Ka Baiscope (TV Series)
1985
Phir Wohi Awaaz Do (Video) as
Special Appearance
1985
Yeh Kaisa Farz as
Jaggu's Goon
1984
Captain Barry
1984
Shapath as
Mac
1984
Karishmaa as
Mac
1984
Awaaz as
Rustom
1984
Jagir as
Mac - bandit
1984
Duniya as
Kabir
1984
Andar Baahar as
Man who took Monica out of her place
1984
Teri Baahon Mein as
Ajit's Henchmen
1984
Baazi as
Rocky's accomplice
1984
Boxer (Guest Appearance)
1984
Wanted: Dead or Alive as
Nagpal
1983
Chor Police
1983
Haadsaa as
Gangster's goon
1983
Kalka as
Chandi Das
1983
Karate
1983
Mahaan as
Mac
1982
Aamne Samne as
Mac
1982
Daulat as
Shekar Singh
1982
Pyaas
1982
Dharam Kanta as
Manglu (as Mack Mohan)
1982
Sawaal as
Mac
1982
Ashanti as
Dhurjan
1982
Suraag as
Surendra Suri
1982
Kachche Heere as
False Income Tax Officer
1982
Satte Pe Satta as
Ranjit's Henchman
1982
Haathkadi as
Dheeraj
1981
Professor Pyarelal as
Mac - Ronnie's associate
1981
Kaalia as
Voice of Flower shop owner (uncredited)
1981
Sannata as
Voice of killer (uncredited)
1981
Hum Se Badkar Kaun
1981
Nakhuda as
Anthony
1981
Krodhi (as Macmohan)
1980
Bambai Ka Maharaja
1980
Beqasoor as
Tiwari
1980
Bombay 405 Miles as
Mac
1980
Guest House as
Shakti
1980
Kala Pani as
Maddi (as Mack Mohan)
1980
Patita as
Cripple Guy
1980
Patthar Se Takkar as
Mohan - Jagjivandas' goon
1980
Shaan as
Jagmohan - Shakal's assistant (uncredited)
1980
Friendship as
Daaga's man
1980
Lahu Pukarega
1980
Qurbani as
Mac
1980
Karz as
Sir Judah's Spokesperson
1980
Adventures of Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves as
Mahmud
1980
Morchha
1980
Takkar as
Ranjeet's hood
1980
The Burning Train as
Mac (Laborer)
1979
Do Shikari
1979
Hum Tere Ashiq Hain as
Kaalia
1979
Lahu Ke Do Rang as
Mac
1979
Kaala Patthar as
Rana (as Mackmohan)
1979
Shaitan Mujrim as
Mac
1979
Jaani Dushman as
Taxi Driver
1979
Inspector Eagle as
Solanki
1978
Atithee as
Abdullah
1978
Chithegu Chinthe
1978
Chor Ho To Aisa as
Alexander
1978
Muqaddar as
Girdhari Lal (as Mack Mohan)
1978
Phandebaaz as
Mac
1978
Don as
Mac
1978
Ganga Ki Saugand as
Manglu (as Mack Mohan)
1977
Aafat as
Jagpal
1977
Ab Kya Hoga as
Curator (uncredited)
1977
Chor Sipahee as
Bichoo
1977
Farishta Ya Qatil
1977
Vishwasghaat as
Raja (as Mack Mohan)
1977
Aap Ki Khatir as
Mac
1977
Chhailla Babu as
Mac
1977
Khoon Pasina (as Mack Mohan)
1977
Immaan Dharam as
Man offered 5000rps to give witness (as Macmohan)
1976
Hera Pheri as
Mac (as Mack Mohan)
1975
Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty
1975
Himalay Se Ooncha
1975
Prem Kahani as
Anand
1975
Salaakhen as
Ranga
1975
Sholay as
Sambha
1975
The Runaways as
#4 Duo
1975
Apne Rang Hazaar as
Shekhar
1974
Badla
1974
Espousal as
Narrator
1974
Compulsed as
Prakash
1974
Kasauti as
Shyam (Ex-Writer)
1974
Manoranjan as
Train passenger (as Mack Mohan)
1974
Nirmaan as
Mac
1973
Hanste Zakhm as
Braganza
1973
Heera Panna as
Anil's Photographer
1973
Shareef Budmaash as
Ranjit's henchman (as Mack Mohan)
1973
Zanjeer as
Man Caught in Teja's Liquor Warehouse (as Mack Mohan)
