Cause of death Heart Failure Occupation Actor Spouse Mumtaz Mukri (m. ?–2000) Years active 1945–1994 | Name Muhammad Mukri Role Film actor | |
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Full Name Muhammad Umar Mukri Children Naseem Mukri, Amina Mukri, Nasir Mukri, Bilal Mukri, Faruk Mukri Nominations Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Movies Similar People Keshto Mukherjee, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar, Tun Tun, Naseem Mukri Died 4 September 2000 (aged 78) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | ||
Mukri (5 January 1922 – 4 September 2000) was an Indian film actor, who worked as a comedian in Hindi films. Born as Muhammad Umar Mukri in Alibagh, he started his film career from film Pratima along with noted film actor Dilip Kumar in 1945. Subsequently in career spanning 50 years, he acted in over 600 films.
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Mukri with his toothless smile, diminutive stature and perfect humour timing amused the audiences in more than 600 films, over six decades in Bollywood.
His notable films are Mother India (1957), Sharabi (1984), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Lawaris (1981), Bombay to Goa (1972), Gopi (1972), Kohinoor (1960) and many more.
Career
His career in films ran parallel to Dilip Kumar, who was his schoolmate.They made their debut as with the Bombay Talkies film Pratima, also the directorial debut of actor P. Jairaj. Before joining film industry, Mukri worked as a Qazi.
Death
Mukri died in Mumbai on 4 September 2000 at the age of 78, at Lilavati Hospital due to heart attack.
Personal life
Mukri died and was survived by his wife Mumtaz and 5 children, 2 daughters Naseem and Amina and three sons Nasir, Faruk and Bilal. One of his children is Naseem Mukri who wrote dialogues of movies Dhadkan and Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya. She wrote screenplay of Dhadkan and acted in it too.
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Filmography
Actor
1997
Jai Mahalaxmi Maa
1996
Kalinga
1996
Yeh Hai Jhumri Talayiya (TV Series)
1994
Betaaj Badshah as
College Principal
1994
Baali Umar Ko Salaam as
Rahul (uncredited)
1994
Mr. Shrimati (TV Movie)
1992
I Love You as
Principal
1992
Dushman Zamana as
Mickey Seth
1992
Dilli Ka Dada
1991
Hafta Bandh as
Maria's Father
1991
Trinetra as
Organizer Show Fight Wrestler in Water
1991
Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi as
Shankar Dada (Krishnanand's servant)
1991
Farishtay as
Pandit Ji
1990
Izzatdaar
1990
Aag Aur Angaray
1990
Bheem Bhavani (TV Series)
1990
Wafaa as
Deewan
1989
Mohabat Ka Paigham
1989
Jaadugar as
Nathulal
1989
Daata as
Pandit Ram Prasad
1989
Gair Kaanooni as
Chinnappa Malappa Shetty
1989
Ram Lakhan as
Dhondu Nai
1988
Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi as
Master of the house newlyweds (uncredited)
1988
Agnee as
Santosh Sen
1988
Ganga Tere Desh Mein as
Inmate
1988
Bhatakti Jawani
1988
Kab Tak Chup Rahungi as
Hawaldar
1987
Kaash as
Fisherman of the dogs
1987
Marte Dam Tak
1987
Hawalaat as
Director (guest appearance)
1987
Parivaar as
Banwari
1987
Imaandaar as
Nathulal - Chef
1987
Pyaar (Video)
1986
Karma as
Chhote Khan
1986
Amrit as
Kamru
1985
Pyaari Bhabhi
1985
Babu as
Constable
1985
Hum Dono as
Popley
1984
Meraa Dost Meraa Dushman as
Harkishen
1984
Rakta Bandhan as
Dharamdas
1984
Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
1984
Jhutha Sach as
Politician (song "Loot Gayi")
1984
Sharaabi as
Natthulal
1983
Daulat Ke Dushman as
Soni
1983
Faraib as
Principal
1983
Coolie as
Mr. Iyengar
1983
Mahaan as
Guru's foster father
1983
Sun Meri Laila as
Ad Film Director
1982
Do Ustad as
Badal Singh's Henchman
1982
Anokha Bandhan as
Kalu Mali (Gardener)
1982
Vidhaata as
Dance Organiser
1982
Sun Sajna
1982
Dharam Kanta as
Shiva's step-father
1982
Khud-Daar as
Tailor
1982
Dial 100
1981
Katilon Ke Kaatil as
Munna's adopted father
1981
Umrao Jaan as
Parnan Aziz (uncredited)
1981
Khoon Ka Rishta
1981
Kahani Ek Chor Ki
1981
Sannata as
Principal
1981
Laawaris as
Gaffoor Bhai
1981
Naseeb as
Mehboob Bhai
1981
Khoon Aur Paani as
Saramji Rustomji Bochwala - man with newspaper
1981
Ladies Tailor as
Kaniz's Drummer (as Muqri)
1981
Aakhri Mujra
1980
Angaar
1980
Taxi Chor
1980
Abdullah as
Trader
1980
Yari Dushmani as
Hotel manager
1980
Lahu Pukarega
1980
Phir Wohi Raat as
Drunk
1980
Karz as
College Principal
1980
Hum Nahin Sudhrenge as
Mukri
1980
Takkar
1980
The Burning Train as
Kanhaiya
1979
Sawan Ko Aane Do
1979
Sunayana as
Circus owner
1979
Gautam Govinda as
Bhaggu
1979
Aatish as
Diwan Chotelal
1979
Naya Bakra as
Boy
1979
Shikshaa as
Parsi driving classic car
1979
Bin Baap Ka Beta
1979
Sultan E Hind: Gharib Nawaz
1978
Aankh Ka Tara as
Govind
1978
Ek Baap Chhe Bete as
Rustamji
1978
Hamaara Sansaar as
Mamaji
1978
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan
1978
Ganga Ki Saugand as
Guest appearance
1978
Vishwanath as
Sweets Shop Owner
1977
Chandi Sona as
Chhota
1977
Dil Aur Patthar as
Dogra baba
1977
Ladki Jawan Ho Gayi
1977
Sahib Bahadur as
Waiter
1977
Tinku as
Bheem Singh
1977
Zamaanat as
Kalua
1977
Pandit Aur Pathan as
Parheshan
1977
Amar Akbar Anthony as
Taiyyab Ali
1977
Tyaag as
Mangal Dada
1977
Amaanat as
Mr. Lobo
1977
Jadu Tona
1976
Arjun Pandit as
Kusum's father-in-law
1976
Bhala Manus as
Man at Chanda's Cathouse
1976
Bundal Baaz as
Gupta
1976
Bairaag as
Munim (as Muqri)
1976
Bajrangbali as
Shakun's assistant
1976
Fakira as
Chimanlal's Private Secretary
1976
Sabse Bada Rupaiya as
Phalku
1975
Mazaaq as
Chunnilal Paanwala
1975
Vandana as
Popat Ram
1975
Zindagi Aur Toofan as
Tara's Father
1975
Zorro as
Maniram
1975
Andhera as
Mechanic Mukri
1974
Duniya Ka Mela as
Lallu
1974
Sauda
1974
Kunwara Baap as
Hawaldar (Constable)
1974
Naya Din Nai Raat as
Stage Artist
1974
Do Phool as
Man who captures Pavitra
1973
Heera as
Manglu
1973
Man Jeete Jag Jeet as
Qawaal
1973
Mehmaan as
Bhola
1973
Mere Gharib Nawaz as
Afzal
1973
Suraj Aur Chanda as
Bhola
1973
Loafer as
Bus Boy
1973
Honeymoon as
Ramsingh
1973
Daaman Aur Aag as
Abdul
1972
Annadata as
Shaadilal
1972
Anokha Daan
1972
Zindagi Zindagi as
Ramu
1972
Apradh as
Diamond Appraiser
1972
Bombay to Goa as
South Indian
1972
Piya Ka Ghar as
Kanhaiya
1972
Rivaaj as
Ramu
1971
Albela as
Landlady's husband
1971
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari as
Thakur Chandan Singh
1971
Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong as
James
1971
Jwala as
Soldier
1971
Main Sunder Hoon as
Dattaram
1971
Paras as
Manager
1971
Hungama as
Broker Talaram
1971
Rakhwala as
Dr. Panchotiya (uncredited)
1971
Pyar Ki Kahani as
Member of Banke's party
1971
Lakhon Me Ek as
Makhanlal - Renu's dad
1971
Upaasna as
Banney Miyan
1971
Naag Pooja
1970
Bachpan as
Rahim's dad
1970
Bhai Bhai as
Robber 1
1970
Darpan
1970
Devi as
Sunder Das
1970
Gopi as
Ramlal
1970
Saat Phere
1970
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo as
Balchand
1970
Yeh Khoon Rang Layega
1970
Mera Naam Joker as
Circus Surgeon
1970
Mastana as
Dhanraj's Chauffeur
1970
Prem Pujari as
Indian Muslim
1970
Sau Saal Beet Gaye as
Makad Singh
1970
Suhana Safar as
Mukkaramjah Mknaik 'Mukri'
1969
Bhai Bahen as
Mangu
1969
Chirag as
Tingu
1969
Madhavi as
Kaviraj
1969
Mera Dost
1969
Meri Bhabhi
1969
Do Raaste as
Special Guest
1969
Man Ka Meet as
Bhoochal
1969
Nannha Farishta as
Harcharan Chaubey
1969
Yakeen as
Father of the guy who found body at the beach
1968
Anokhi Raat as
Naubat
1968
Raja Aur Runk as
Sunder - Sudhir's friend
1968
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan as
Krishnamurthy
1968
Vaasna as
Johny
1968
Padosan as
Banarasi
1968
Aabroo as
Munim Barilal Khatamal
1968
Izzat as
Rondhu
1968
Aaja Sanam as
Chandu
1967
Anita as
Joseph Baker
1967
Chandan Ka Palna as
Munshi Chhote Lal
1967
Duniya Nachegi as
Luther D'Souza
1967
Farz as
Raju
1967
Hamare Gam Se Mat Khelo
1967
Lamboo in Hong Kong
1967
Mehrban as
Nathu aka Moti - Owner of Gadhamaharaj
1967
Noorjehan as
Arsalan
1967
Ram Aur Shyam as
Murlidhar
1967
Milan as
Jaggu
1967
Mera Bhai Mera Dushman as
Pinto
1966
Daadi Maa as
Bihari
1966
Laadla as
Pandit
1966
Smuggler as
Banarsi 'Batlitodh'
1966
Suraj as
Anokhe
1966
Johar in Kashmir as
School-master
1966
Mera Saaya as
Munshiji (Banke's Friend)
1965
Bahu Beti as
Kadam
1965
Nishan as
Machhindernath 'Machhi'
1965
Johar-Mehmood in Goa as
Master / Headmaster Pinto
1965
Dak Ghar as
The Curd Vendor
1965
Himalay Ki Godmein as
Budhimaan
1964
Phoolon Ki Sej as
Jacket
1964
Pooja Ke Phool as
Kisaan
1964
Shabnam as
Gulfam
1964
Bahurani as
Sukhiya
1964
Char Dervesh as
Masha Allah
1964
Birju Ustad
1963
Dev Kanya
1963
Kabli Khan
1963
Phool Bane Angaare as
Kamla's brother
1962
Aashiq as
D'Souza
1962
Asli-Naqli as
Nandu
1962
Dilli Ka Dada
1962
Man-Mauji as
Darbari Lal
1962
Sangeet Samrat Tansen as
Ustad Fateh Khan
1962
Son of India (as Muqri)
1962
Zindagi Aur Hum
1961
Bada Aadmi as
Tulsiram
1961
Main Aur Mera Bhai
1961
Oomar Qaid as
Raisaheb
1961
Piya Milan Ki Aas
1961
Mr. India as
Man repairing car by roadside
1960
Baraat as
Barsatilal
1960
Barood
1960
Kala Bazar as
Mukri
1960
Kohinoor
1960
Anuradha as
Atmaram
1960
Bambai Ki Billi
1960
Bewaqoof as
Captain Sherdil (Marina's dad)
1959
Barkha as
Shambu
1959
Kali Topi Lal Rumal
1959
Keechak Vadha
1959
Qaidi No. 911 as
Batwa
1959
Anari as
Kamdhar (Raj Kapoor's co-worker)
1958
Aji Bas Shukriya as
Autograph seeker's husband
1958
Amar Deep as
Lali
1958
Kala Pani as
Madhosh Miyan
1958
Malik
1958
Sohni Mahiwal
1958
Do Mastane
1957
Suvarna Sundari
1957
Mother India as
Shambu (as Muqri)
1956
Aawaz as
Raghu (as Muqri)
1956
Chori Chori as
Madarilal (as Muqri)
1956
Kismet Ka Khel as
Anthony
1956
Lalten
1956
Paisa Hi Paisa
1955
Inaam
1955
Jawab as
Munim (as Muqri)
1954
Amar as
Advocate (as Muqri)
1954
Daku Ki Ladki
1954
Mangu
1954
Mastana
1954
Mirza Ghalib as
Lala Mathuradas
1953
Baghi
1953
Madmust
1953
Shahenshah
1952
Annadata
1952
The Savage Princess as
Chandan (as Muqri)
1951
Sazaa as
Batwa
1950
Dolti Naiya
1950
Jan Pahchan as
Lallu
1950
Pardes as
Chandan
1949
Dada
1948
Anokha Pyar as
Bater
1948
Actress
1946
Mera Geet
1945
Pratima
Music Department
1973
Heera (playback singer)
1971
Upaasna (playback singer)
Self
1999
Sar Ankhon Par as
Self
1987
Raj Kapoor as
Self (during funeral)
1972
Gomti Ke Kinare as
Self
1968
Shrimanji as
Self
Archive Footage
1983
Film Hi Film (uncredited)
References
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