Keshto Mukherjee (7 August 1925 – 2 March 1982) was an Indian actor and comedian. He was born in Kolkata,Bengal Presidency, British India. He specialised in comic drunkard roles in Hindi films. Though he was famous for his drunkard typecast role in Hindi films, he was a teetotaller throughout his life. He used to share a very good relation with the iconic director

Ritwik Ghatak Ritwik Kumar Ghatak (; 4 November 19256 February 1976) was a noted Indian film director, screenwriter, and playwright. Along with prominent contemporary Bengali filmmakers Satyajit Ray, Tapan Sinha and Mrinal Sen, his cinema is primarily rememb ...

and had very tiny but important roles in the maestro's films such as the trickster in ''

Bari Theke Paliye ''Bari Theke Paliye'' (English-language title: ''Runaway'' or ''The Runaway'') is a 1958 coming-of-age Bengali film by director Ritwik Ghatak. It stars Parambhattarak Lahiri, Kali Bannerjee, Nripati Chatterjee, Padma Devi, and Gyanesh Mukher ...

'', the madman in ''

Ajantrik ''Ajantrik'' (known internationally as ''The Unmechanical'', ''The Mechanical Man'' or ''The Pathetic Fallacy'') is a 1958 Indian Bengali film written and directed by revered parallel filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. The film is adapted from a Benga ...

'' or character roles in '' Nagarik'' and '' Jukti Takko Aar Gappo''.

Death

He died on 2 March 1982 in Bombay, India.

Selected filmography

*'' Nagarik'' (1952) - Jatin Babu *'' Musafir'' (1957) - Street Dancer *''

'' (1958) - Lunatic *''

'' (1958) - Magician *''Lukochuri'' (1958) *'' Khazanchi'' (1958) *'' Parakh'' (1960) - Compounder Keshto *'' Masoom'' (1960) - CID Officer *''Aas Ka Panchhi'' (1961) *'' China Town'' (1962) - Keshto *'' Prem Patra'' (1962) *''

Asli Naqli Asli Naqli () is a 1986 Hindi-language film directed by Sudarsan Nag. It stars Shatrughan Sinha and Rajinikanth with Anita Raj and Raadhika playing their female leads respectively. It was a box office hit. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as ' ...

'' (1962) *'' Aashiq'' (1962) - Bheekhu *''

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'' (1962) - Johnny *'' Daal Me Kala'' (1964) - Mangu *''Faraar'' (1965) - School Janitor *'' Akashdeep'' (1965) - Ramu (uncredited) *'' Teesri Kasam'' (1966) - Shivratan *'' Pinjre Ke Panchhi'' (1966) - Keshto (Barber) *''Paari'' (1966) *'' Biwi aur Makan'' (1966) *'' Mehrban'' (1967) - Gadhamaharaj's devotee *'' Majhli Didi'' (1967) - Bhola - Navin's employee *'' Baazi'' (1968) - Madhav *'' Padosan'' (1968) - Calcuttiya *''Shikar'' (1968) *''Sadhu Aur Shaitaan'' (1968) *''Apna Ghar Apni Kahani'' (1968) *'' Anokhi Raat'' (1968) - Buyer (stammerer) *''

Chanda Aur Bijli ''Chanda Aur Bijli'' (English: Moon and Lightning) is a 1969 Bollywood film directed by Atma Ram. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Padmini in lead roles. The film was dedicated to actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt. The story depicts the struggle of two lives, ...

'' (1969) - Raju *'' Suhana Safar'' (1970) - Keshto *'' Maa Aur Mamta'' (1970) - Drunkard *'' Geet'' (1970) - Keshav *'' Mere Humsafar'' (1970) - Abdul Narayan D'Souza *'' Umang'' (1970) - Prem Praksh Jagmag (uncredited) *''

Maa Ka Aanchal ''Maa Ka Aanchal'' is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by Jagdev Bhambri. The film stars Sanjeev Kumar and Leela Mishra. Plot The film revolves with the life of Shanti, A Kind-Hearted lady. she has the responsibility of her family hence ...

'' (1970) - Drunkard Flower Vendor *'' Bachpan'' (1970) - Advocate John - Tom's dad *'' Guddi'' (1971) - Kader Bhai *''

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'' (1971) - Drunk patient (uncredited) *'' Mere Apne'' (1971) - Jattu *'' Memsaab'' (1971) - Masterji *''

Lakhon Mein Ek ''Lakhon Me Ek'' () is a 1971 Indian comedy-drama film directed by S.S. Balan. The film stars Mehmood and Radha Saluja. This film is about brotherhood relationship between characters played by Pran and Mehmood. It is a remake of the Tamil fil ...

'' (1971) - Chatterjee *'' Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari'' (1971) - Doctor *''

Door Ka Raahi ''Door Ka Raahi'' is a 1971 Bollywood drama film directed by Kishore Kumar. The film stars Tanuja, Kishore Kumar and Ashok Kumar. The film is a great depiction of the directorial abilities of Kishore Kumar and his vision of the eternal world. ...

'' (1971) - Paunchkaudi *''Chori Chori'' (1972) - Hotel Manager *'' Piya Ka Ghar'' (1972) - Baburao Kulkarni *'' Sanjog'' (1972) - Mohan's Father *'' Bombay To Goa'' (1972) - Sleeping Passenger *'' Lalkaar'' (1972) - Keshto *'' Parichay'' (1972) - Teacher *'' Koshish'' (1972) - The Man irritated by Hari's whistling (uncredited) *''

Sabse Bada Sukh is a 1972 Bollywood drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Plot Village born Lalloo re-locates to Bombay, and returns a wealthy man. He goes to meet his friend, Shankar alias Bhompu, and together they meet and share tales, mostly about ...

'' (1972) - Guide at railway station *''

Yeh Gulistan Hamara ''Ye Gulistan Hamara'' () is a 1973 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Atmaram. It stars Dev Anand, Sharmila Tagore, Pran, Sujit Kumar, Johnny Walker in pivotal roles, with music by S. D. Burman. Dialogue and screenplay are by Wa ...

'' (1972) - Soldier *''Bindiya Aur Bandook'' (1972) *'' Anokha Milan'' (1972) *'' Mem Saheb'' (1972) *'' Loafer'' (1973) - Drunk *'' Zanjeer'' (1973) - Gangu *'' Bada Kabootar'' (1973) - Abdul *''Sweekar'' (1973) - Drunkman *'' Samjhauta'' (1973) - Cheater at R.K.Studio *'' Chalaak'' (1973) - Gangaram Sakharam Patil *'' Achanak'' (1973) - Man in the train *'' Nirmaan'' (1974) - Bajrangi *'' Apradhi'' (1974) - Nawab Ashiq Mizaaj *'' Aarop'' (1974) - Kunwarelal *'' Geetaa Mera Naam'' (1974) - Keshto - Raja's Assistant *'' Aap Ki Kasam'' (1974) - Kanhaiya Lal (uncredited) *''Jab Andhera Hota Hai'' (1974) - Drunkard *'' Chor Chor'' (1974) - Keshto Mukherjee *''

Trimurti The Trimūrti (; Sanskrit: त्रिमूर्ति ', "three forms" or "trinity") are the trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified as a triad of ...

'' (1974) - Drunk Man *'' 5 Rifles'' (1974) - Drunkard *'' Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye'' (1974) - Prospective groom for Janniya *'' Jeevan Rekha'' (1974) *'' Imaan'' (1974) - Mama *'' Humrahi'' (1974) *'' Call Girl'' (1974) *''Maze Le Lo'' (1975) *''Kaam Shastra'' (1975) *'' Chupke Chupke'' (1975) - James D'Costa (Driver) *''

Aakraman ''Aakraman'' () is a 1975 Hindi war film, produced by Jagdish Kumar and directed by J. Om Prakash. The war film stars Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Farida Jalal, Sujit Kumar, Asrani, Keshto Mukherjee, Mumtaz Shanti and Raj ...

'' (1975) - Rangeela *''

Qaid Qaid ( ar , قائد ', "commander"; pl. '), also spelled kaid or caïd, is a word meaning "commander" or "leader." It was a title in the Norman kingdom of Sicily, applied to palatine officials and members of the ''curia'', usually to those ...

'' (1975) - Kanhaiyalal *'' Pratigya'' (1975) - Chandi *'' Kala Sona'' (1975) - Drunkard *'' Sholay'' (1975) - Hariram *'' Salaakhen'' (1975) - Qaidi No.840 *'' Mazaaq'' (1975) - Waiter *''

Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja ''Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja'' () is a 1975 Bollywood film directed and produced by Biswajeet. The film stars Biswajeet, Rekha in lead roles, along with Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha in supporting roles. The music was composed by R. D. ...

'' (1975) *''

Do Thug ''Do Thug'' is a 1975 Indian film directed by S. D. Narang. The film has a very popular song "Ye Duniya To Bas Paise Ki" by Asha Bhosle. Plot Cast * Shatrughan Sinha as Madan and Ravi * Hema Malini as Reena * Keshto Mukherjee as Jag ...

'' (1975) - Jaggu *'' Dhoti Lota Aur Chaupaty'' (1975) *''Aag Aur Toofan'' (1975) *'' Sankoch'' (1976) - Dhakkan *'' Sabse Bada Rupaiya'' (1976) - Himalaya Club's President *''

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'' (1976) - Police Inspector Golmes *'' Zindagi'' (1976) - Principal 'Kalu' *''Sikka'' (1976) *'' Rakhi Aur Rifle'' (1976) *'' Meera Shyam'' (1976) *'' Gumrah'' (1976) - Kesto - Drunk *'' Arjun Pandit'' (1976) - Examiner *'' Aaj Ka Mahatma'' (1976) - Pedro *'' Amaanat'' (1977) - Drunk *'' Chala Murari Hero Banane'' (1977) - Abdul *''Tinku'' (1977) - Truck Driver *'' Sahib Bahadur'' (1977) - Trumpet Player *''

Ram Bharose ''Ram Bharose'' is a 1977 Bollywood Action comedy film Produced by Subhash Sagar and directed by Anand Sagar.Music score by Ravindra Jain. Cast *Randhir Kapoor as Rampratap *Rekha as Kiran * Amjad Khan as Bhanupratap *Madan Puri as Boss *Sujit ...

'' (1977) *'' Niaz Aur Namaz'' (1977) *'' Naami Chor'' (1977) *'' Kitaab'' (1977) - Pandit Shankar Lal *'' Kinara'' (1977) *'' Inkaar'' (1977) - Drunk fishing at the china creek *''

Dildaar ''Dildaar'' () is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by D. Rama Naidu under Suresh Productions and directed by K. Bapayya. It stars Jeetendra, Rekha, and Nazneen. Its music was composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film is a ...

'' (1977) - Raju *'' Daku Aur Mahatma'' (1977) - Shersingh *'' Chacha Bhatija'' (1977) - Kesto *'' Agar... If'' (1977) - Chaman *'' Aafat'' (1977) - Pyare Miyan *''

Rahu Ketu ''Rahu Ketu'' is a 1978 Bollywood action film directed by B. R. Ishara. It stars Premnath, Pran in title roles, with Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Bindu, Aruna Irani in pivotal roles. The music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. Cast * Shashi Kapo ...

'' (1978) - Taxi driver *''

Aakhri Daku ''Aakhri Daku'' () is a 1978 Hindi movie produced by Surendra Pal Bhalla and directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Randhir Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Rekha, Reena Roy, Sujit Kumar, Ranjeet, Keshto Mukherjee and Paintal. The music to the film i ...

'' (1978) *''

Naukri ''Naukri'' () is a 1978 Bollywood film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It was critically acclaimed and became an unexpected flop at the box office. However over the years, the film has been appreciated by the audiences in its screening in tele ...

'' (1978) - Hawaldar *''

Damaad ''Damaad'' is a 1978 Bollywood comedy film directed by Rajat Rakshit. It features Amol Palekar, Ranjeeta, Shreeram Lagoo, Tarla Mehta, Preeti Ganguly, Pinchoo Kapoor, Dina Pathak and Jagdeep. The movie is a remake of famous Bengali movie ''Mou ...

'' (1978) - Tulsiram *'' Azad'' (1978) - Ramesh Sharma *''Giddha'' (1978) - Policeman *'' Devta'' (1978) *'' Khatta Meetha'' (1978) - Milkman in the song "Roll Roll" *'' Dillagi'' (1978) - Tonga driver *''

Do Ladke Dono Kadke ''Do Ladke Dono Kadke'' is a 1979 Bollywood drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee.The film produced and music composed by Hemant Kumar Plot Two petty thieves decide to rob a house that kidnappers had decided to kidnap a child from, what resul ...

'' (1979) - Shantu's husband / Local drunk *'' Sargam'' (1979) - Tushar Babu Ghosh / Chatterjee *'' Prem Bandhan'' (1979) - Johny - Dr Vinod's Assistant *'' Jhoota Kahin Ka'' (1979) - Rahim (Chauffeur) *'' Gol Maal'' (1979) - Drunk *'' Jurmana'' (1979) - Babu Ram *''

Duniya Meri Jeb Mein ''Duniya Meri Jeb Mein'' () is a 1979 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Tinnu Anand, stars Shashi Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh in pivotal roles and music was composed by Rajesh Roshan. Plot Vishal Khanna (Rishi Kapoor), a stu ...

'' (1979) - Watchman *'' Hum Tere Ashiq Hain'' (1979) - Mukherjee *'' Do Shikari'' (1979) - Gulu *'' Salaam Memsaab'' (1979) - James *'' Ghar Ki Laaj'' (1979) - Manphool *'' Desh Drohi'' (1980) - Drunkman in Hotel Room *'' Khubsurat'' (1980) - Dayal's cook *'' Aap Ke Deewane'' (1980) - Lawyer *'' The Burning Train'' (1980) - Passenger in toilet *'' Hum Nahin Sudhrenge'' (1980) - Mukherjee *'' Red Rose'' (1980) - Man came to buy brassiere for his girlfriend *''

Be-Reham ''Be-Reham'' is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Raghunath Jhalani and produced by K. D. Shorey. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Mala Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy in lead roles and music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This film was remade a ...

'' (1980) - Ram Prasad *'' Taxi Chor'' (1980) - Robert *''Qatil Kaun'' (1980) - Press Manager *''Garam Khoon'' (1980) *''

Ganga Aur Suraj The Ganges ( ) (in India: Ganga ( ); in Bangladesh: Padma ( )). "The Ganges Basin, known in India as the Ganga and in Bangladesh as the Padma, is an international river to which India, Bangladesh, Nepal and China are the riparian states." is ...

'' (1980) *''

Paanch Qaidi ''Paanch Qaidi'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Shibu Mitra. and produced by Vikas-Veena Sharma. This film was released under Manish Films. Plot Police DySP Bijay takes five deadly convicts into his personal resp ...

'' (1981) - Sharaabi *'' Kudrat'' (1981) - Jagat Ram *'' Mangalsutra'' (1981) - Drunk in Tonga *'' Wardat'' (1981) - Dharamdas *'' Naseeb'' (1981) - Ad Film Director *''

Rocky ''Rocky'' is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the ''Rocky'' franchise and stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burges ...

'' (1981) - Drunk Driver *''Chhupa Chhuppi'' (1981) *''Shradhanjali'' (1981) - Rocky - Drummer *'' Sansani: The Sensation'' (1981) - Juman Miya *''Nai Imarat'' (1981) - Drinkard *''Meena Kumari Ki Amar Kahani'' (1981) *''

Main Aur Mera Haathi ''Main Aur Mera Haathi'' () is a 1981 Hindi-language Indian film directed by R. Thiagaraj, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Suresh Oberoi and Sharat Saxena. Cast *Mithun Chakraborty as Ram / Raj (Double Role) *Poonam Dhillon as Mee ...

'' (1981) *''

Katilon Ke Kaatil ''Katilon Ke Kaatil'' () is a 1981 Indian Bollywood action thriller film, produced and directed by Arjun Hingorani. This film stars Dharmendra (who previously appeared in Hingorani's '' Kahani Kismat Ki''), Rishi Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Tina Munim ...

'' (1981) - Husband of lady with necklace *'' Jeene ki Arzoo'' (1981) *'' Hathkadi'' (1982) - Drunkman *'' Dial 100'' (1982) - P. K. Bahke *''Meharbaani'' (1982) *''

Troyee ''Troyee'' is a 1982 Bengali romantic drama film written and directed by Gautam Mukherjee. The screenplay was written by Parthapratim Choudhury. It narrates the story of a young man who ultimately finds that his life belongs to nowhere after he ...

'' (1982) - Drunkard *''

Ghazab ''Ghazab '' () is a 1982 Indian Hindi-language action comedy-drama film starring Dharmendra and Rekha. The film was a remake of the Tamil film '' Kalyanaraman''. The movie was a 'Hit' and the performance of Dharmendra was critically acclaimed. ...

'' (1982) - Emperor *'' Dil-E-Nadan'' (1982) *''Waqt-Waqt Ki Baat'' (1982) *'' Shiv Charan'' (1982) - Sweeper *'' Rachna'' (1983) - Babu *''Paanchwin Manzil'' (1983) *''Divorce'' (1984) - Shankar dada *''Kasam Durga Ki'' (1984) *'' Hanste Khelte'' (1984) - Canteen Owner *'' Hum Dono'' (1985) - Shankar *''Maa Ki Saugandh'' (1986) *''

Aatank ''Aatank ''(English:''Terror'') is a 1996 Indian Bollywood action thriller written by Sachin Bhowmick and directed by duo Prem Lalwani & Desh Mukherjee. The film stars Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Vinod Mehra in the lead roles. The film began princi ...

'' (1996) - Phillips Crasto (uncredited) (final film role)

Awards and nominations

References

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