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India.com
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet veteran actor who was known as the comedy king, delivered more than 300 films, even megastars felt nervous sharing screen with him, he was.., his films are..
Meet veteran actor who was known as the comedy king, delivered more than 300 films, even megastars felt nervous sharing screen with him, he was.., his films are.. In the ever-evolving world of cinema, many actors come and go, but there are a few actors who remain etched in the memory of the audience for years to come. One such tale is of a veteran actor who not only captivated the audience, or stole the show with his comic timing, but he also made megastars of Bollywood nervous. The king of Comedy The actor that we are talking about is none other than Mehmood Ali. Known as the comedy king of Hindi-film was born in Mumbai on 29th September 1932. He made his debut long before Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra entered the industry. By 1970, he also became a household name with his strong performances and quick wit. At that time, he was taking big pay cheques and screen time, which were as good as the fees of leading heroes. His career trajectory of 5 long decades, where he appeared in more than 300 films, and quickly became a phenomenon with his quirks and accents. His on-screen presence was so strong that leading stars like Dharmendra also admitted that fellow actors felt nervous around him. During his appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Dharmendra once said, 'This was one comedian the heroes feared.' The veteran star shared that Mehmood's razor-sharp timing could overshadow anyone sharing the frame—yet Dharmendra, who considered him a friend, claimed he never felt threatened, only inspired. Dharmedra and Mehmood Ali Collaboration Dharmendra and Mehmood Ali worked together in Neela Aakash (1965). Dharmendra played the role of a pilot while Mehmood stole hearts as the chatty co-pilot. Their iconic pair continued in hits such as Kaajal, Aankhen, Izzat, and Naya Zamana. Audiences came for the hero, but they left quoting Mehmood's punch lines. Mehmood Ali Films Mehmood delivered some hits like: CID, Do Bigha Zamin, Pyaasa, Love In Tokyo, Gumnaam, Bhoot Bungla, Bombay To Goa, Sadhu Aur Shaitaan, Padosan, Kunwara Baap, and Mastana. However in his contribution to the entertainment industry wasn't just limited to films; he also produced and directed many films, and he also trained many newcomers. He passed away at the age of 71 on 23 July 2004. Mehmood might not be in the world today, but his legacy remains.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kiara Advani approached for Meena Kumari biopic, may mark return to acting after pregnancy with film on 'Tragedy Queen'
Even as Kriti Sanon's name had been doing the rounds as one of the favourites to play the late actor Meena Kumari in her biopic, new developments indicate Kiara Advani may be close to signing on the dotted line. Sources close to the development say that the actor has been approached for the role and she has loved the script. Kiara Advani is in talks to play Meena Kumari on the big screen. Sources say that Kiara has been approached for the ambitious project and was given a narration some time back. The actor is said to have 'loved the narration' according to the sources. However, the actor has not yet signed on the dotted line giving her final nod to the project. The film's team feels that Kiara is the perfect choice for the role, given the blend of her appearance and acting skills. Meena Kumari, born Mahjabeen Bano, is regarded as one of the most successful female stars in Hindi cinema history, and also one of the most critically acclaimed. Called the Tragedy Queen, Meena Kumari had a penchant for playing tragic and dramatic roles in a career that spanned two decades. She worked in hits like Baiju Bawra, Parineeta, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Kaajal, and Pakeezah. Before her death at the age of 38, she won four Filmfare Best Actress Awards. The rights to Meena Kumari's life story have been acquired by Sidharth P. Malhotra in collaboration with Saregama and the Amrohi family. The family of Kamal Amrohi, filmmaker and Meena Kumari's husband, are backing the official biopic, which has generated a lot of buzz for the project. Kiara's upcoming work If Kiara signs the film, this could mark her first project post-pregnancy. The actor announced that she was expecting her first child with husband Sidharth Malhotra in February this year. The couple has not shared a due date for their child's delivery, but it is likely to be in the winter this year. Kiara has two other big projects lined up. She will be first seen in YRF Spy Universe film War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Following this, she will appear alongside Yash in Toxic.
India.com
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor once made fun of Dharmendra, called him a wrestler, the Sholay star broke his arrogance by showing him..., the actor was...
This actor once made fun of Dharmendra, called him a wrestler, He-Man broke his arrogance by showing him..., the actor was... The late Bollywood star Raaj Kumar exuded an enigmatic charm that gave him a commanding presence on-screen. Before venturing into films, he had served as a sub-inspector with the Bombay Police, and brought that no-nonsense cop persona with him on the silver screen. Apart from work, he was also famous in the industry for his arrogance, making it difficult for his co-stars to get along with him during the shoots. As much as he was respected for his craft, people feared him due to his behaviour. However, there was one actor who refused to hold it back and gave him the taste of his own medicine. The veteran actor was Dharmendra. During the making of the 1965 movie Kaajal , Raaj Kumar made a remark on Dharmendra's muscular appearance that didn't settle well with the actor. According to reports, he asked filmmaker Ram Maheshwari whether his requirement were actors or wrestlers for the movie. Dharmendra was furious after hearing this, but he chose not to react. However, Raaj Kumar later mocked Dharmendra, calling him monkey, and laughing at his joke. This time, the Sholay actor lost his temper and even held Raaj Kumar by his collar. The matter could have escalated further if the crew members not intervened and distanced the two. After the heated argument with Dharmendra, Raaj Kumar reportedly walked out of the sets and declined to shoot further. The film got completely eventually after convincing both the actors to make peace and work together. Kaajal was a box office hit and starred Meena Kumari, Padmini, Mumtaz and Helen in key roles. According to reports, Dharmendra and Raaj Kumar got into a nasty fight for the second time at a private party. Rumours claim that Raaj Kumar made some offending comments on Dharmendra's son Sunny Deol at his presence. Raaj Kumar died in 1996 due to throat cancer. His son Puru Rajkumar also starred in a few films.
